I traveled in Etihat airways recently from Washington Dc to Abu Dhabi and it was an unpleasant experience. The ground crew at the check in counter is very rude.
I had 2 laptops in my laptop bag and gave me a hard time since I was having a pound overweight in my laptop bag! This is the first time somebody checking the weight of my laptop bag. They made me repack stuff right at the check in counter. I will never take this flight again.
Qatar and emirates are the other option I have and will definitely go for them. Etihad is not even cheap considering the low quality service they provide.