Etihad 777 Business Class in 2023 | Melbourne to Abu Dhabi [4k trip report]

Even though Oman Air is 2-2-2 in J, it seems way superior to EY (and EK!).

Oman Air has much better food (dine-on-demand), and an excellent privacy screen, plus IIRC the seats are closer to the windows, not with that gap you show.

I've not flown QR (Qatar) but some suggest overrated with a lot of hype.

SQ Singapore Airlines is good but for the stupid footwell arrangement.

Provided one has a refurbished A333, Philippine Airlines (does not fly to Europe, only Manila, USA and a lot of Asia) is a very good choice from Sydney or Melbourne with 1-2-1 in J and excellent food, way better than you had on Etihad. EY seems unable to decide if it's a premium or semi-budget carrier: your point about cost-cutting was well made.

Qatar airlines is better

Nice

I would not fly this airline or the plane i prefer Emirates and the a380 sorry personal preference and experience