Etihad a380 first class apartment abu dhabi to sydney. Etihads apartment provides an excellent first class seat and bed, as well. Etihads dedicated a380 first class website is here. Jun 19, 2016 etihads a380s arguably feature the worlds most stunning and revolutionary first class product, with their first class apartments. Jan 24, 2017 which is the best first class suite in the sky. Etihad first class on the airbus a380 first class apartment abu dhabi to london etihad airways first class apartment a380 amazing first class. So i choose etihad as the winner offering the best first class suite.
How you can book etihads insane firstclass apartments. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. It is hard to overstate just how expansive the individual apartments felt. Etihad first class apartments on the a380 are some of the most over the top luxurious and most expensive seats in the world. In this trip report, i fly from abu dhabi to melbourne on board etihad s flagship a380800 in first class. I had the absolute pleasure of flying the product from abu dhabi to new york jfk at the beginning of november, and let me tell you, it didnt disappoint. This is my 3rd time flying etihad a380 first class which i regard it as one of the very best first class product and a very different one to the conventional forward facing seating. Review of the first class apartment on the etihad a380. Dec 20, 2016 the etihad first class apartment is currently the talk of the town when it comes to premium points and miles redemptions. Etihad first class apartment in pictures grab a mile.
Etihad flies its a380s, each equipped with 9 first class apartment suites, on flights from abu dhabi to sydney, london, paris and new york. To avoid this, cancel and sign in to youtube on your computer. Regular readers will know that i recently flew both etihad airways and emirates first class on my trip to europe. Reminds me of my recent flight with them from london to abu dhabi first class apartment. Tune in to our selection of playlists, podcasts and radio channels, or escape into a world of interactive games. Jan 25, 2015 first class apartment experience on board etihad airways from london to abu dhabi on its brand new airbus a380. I cant find a list of all destinations that have etihad first class on three class planes. We pick up our trip report having arrived at london heathrow from an american airlines flight in economy ew. A button that says download on the app store, and if clicked it.
Etihad first class, london to abu dhabi miles from. Jun 08, 2017 etihad s first class apartment is loaded with an arm chair, couch, full bed, onboard shower, bar, chauffeur service, fine dining, and more. Emirates has the better shower, onboard lounge, amenity kit and alcohol. I had my friend airlinereporter senior correspondent jacob pfleger along for the ride. Watch etihads virtual reality film starring nicole kidman one. First class apartment experience onboard etihad airways from london to abu dhabi on brand new airbus a380. Since my return ive been asked a number of times which first class does it better.
What its like to fly in etihads first class apartment. I walk through my experience aboard etihads first class apartments on board the a380800. We arrived at our seats 3k4k with me taking the rear facing 3k and emily in forward facing 4k. Flying etihads firstclass apartment from jfk to abu dhabi. Etihads first apartment doesnt sound like an airplane seat at all. Jan 16, 2017 i was fortunate to redeem 40k aa miles for travel from lhr to bom via auh in the etihad a380 first class apartment.
The first feature i fixated on was the large 24inch television, definitely the biggest ive had to myself on an airline. Etihad wins in five categories, emirates wins in four. Etihad a380 first class apartment overview point hacks. My experience flying etihads apartment on the airbus a380.
Etihads new residence first class will make you insanely. After enjoying the initial dose of overwhelming glee, it was time to start checking out all of the features and compartments. Etihad first class apartments abu dhabi to melbourne. Flying the iconic airbus a380 with etihad from abu dhabi to melbourne in one of only 9 first class apartments. Etihad revolutionises first class with the first apartment. Etihad has ten a380s on order, with the first expected to arrive this december. Established in 2003, etihad airways started operations on november, 2003. The flight from london to abu dhabi in feb 2016, was operated by etihad airways airbus a380. Jul 24, 2018 amazing singapore airlines flight in all four classes. Etihad airways first class apartment a380 abu dhabi. Etihad revolutionizes first class with the first class apartment. Etihad first class, london to abu dhabi february 6, 2017 by milesfromblighty i managed to book several segments with etihad before american airlines increased their redemption levels, nearly a year ago. Jul 20, 2016 how you can book etihads insane firstclass apartments with miles. After exploring my suite it was time to explore the rest of the cabin.
World airline news your central hub for the latest news and photos powered by images. Join me on this sublime flight in first class onboard an etihad airways airbus a380 from paris france to abu dhabi uae. Weve only just begun to look at why the etihad first class experience is one of the most soughtafter flights in the world. The oneroom suite on select airbus a380 routes promises privacy and extraordinarily personalized service at cruising. From our executive lounges, to the residence, first, business or economy guest travel classes, you will enjoy new levels of luxury and comfort when you travel with us. Etihad a380 first class apartment trip report first class apartment from abu dhabi to london on the airbus a380 the flight from boarding to landing was absolutely fantastic, amazing food, very. Etihad airways a380 first class apartment london uk to abu dhabi uae on january 29th 2016, i flew first class on etihad airways from londons heathrow airport uk to male international airport maldives via a stopover in etihads hub in abu dhabi united arab emirates. Much more than a seat, this is a product everyone has been talking about since its release.
Etihad airways a380 first class apartment from paris to. Etihad guest one of the easiest ways to fly etihad first class is online on their website. And, we were simply blown away by the hard and soft product on offer. How to use miles to fly etihads first class apartment. Showers are scheduled in advance, so each passenger who wants to take advantage of this outrageous perk has the time to do so. Sydneys a380 flights are twicedaily, giving you the choice of a morning or evening arrival in both directions. Etihad airways provides a different experience from the moment your journey begins. Etihad first class apartment a380 abu dhabi to sydney.
How to use miles to fly etihads first class apartment with. I still think that lufthansa and swiss serve the best first class food in the sky. I wanted to try the most supreme of airline products currently out there the etihad first class apartment and i did. Established in 2003, etihad airways started operations on november. The etihad first class cabin is located with the etihad residence at the front, and in the galley ahead of that are 2 first class lavatories one being their acclaimed shower suite. Jun 23, 2016 a few months ago, i managed to snag an award seat using my american aadvantage miles to fly on etihads first class apartment product from abu dhabi to sydney. Etihad airways etihad guest list of etihad first class routes hi all, ive searched both flyertalk and the internet repeatedly.
Etihad a380 first class apartment 24inch television. Etihad a380 first class apartment full video inflight experience from abu dhabi to london flight ey019 takeoff and landing footage, inflight. Flying etihads firstclass apartment the points guy. List of etihad first class routes flyertalk forums. Jul 28, 2015 etihads airbus a380 is arguably the most extraordinary plane in the sky its firstclass apartment makes emirates first class and even singapore suites seem a bit less appealing, while the residence, with its three private rooms, is in a class all its own. If youre flying in business or economy, you can choose from 2, 4 and 6 hour upgrade packages to access the lounge, subject to availability. Introducing etihads first apartment, exclusively available onboard the airbus a380. I was lucky enough to be on etihads first a380 flight from abu dhabi to london, and subsequently on their first ever a380 flight from abu dhabi to new york. Review etihad first class apartment a380 abu dhabi to london. The apartment features a luxuriously upholstered leather armchair and ottoman, which turns into a bed. Mar 20, 2017 etihads a380 first class apartment seats.
Etihad and emirates first class comparison frugal first. Videos you watch may be added to the tvs watch history and influence tv recommendations. It is located after security checkpoint in terminal 3. How to book etihad first class apartments with points.
Etihad a380 first class apartment trip report first class apartment from abu dhabi to london on the airbus a380 the flight from boarding to landing was. First class apartment experience on board etihad airways from london to abu dhabi on its brand new airbus a380. Good thing etihad ordered 10 airbus a380s and they have five in service right now. My wife and i were travelling with our 9 month old baby. Best ways to book etihad first class using points 2020. On this trip, i was fortunate enough to redeem some american airlines aadvantage miles prior to the devaluation to book a first class trip from abu dhabi to melbourne on their flagship airbus a380800. Etihad airways has released its highly anticipated 360degree virtual reality film starring. But with etihad hemorrhaging money and making drastic cuts across the. Before we dig in some more, lets talk about how you can book this awesome flight. Etihad airways is a multiaward winning airline and has gained accolades for both business and first class, including best first class, best first class seats, best first class catering and best business class.
Etihad a380 first class apartment, abu dhabi to melbourne. Etihads a380s feature nine first class apartments and one residence there are four rows of first class apartments, and then one first class apartment in row one opposite the residence. Etihads first class apartment is loaded with an arm chair, couch, full bed, onboard shower, bar, chauffeur service, fine dining, and more. Etihad first class apartment on their airbus a380 is a fantastic product. Join me to sample the reimagined first class offering of etihad onboard their a380 between london and abu dhabi. After flying etihads opulent residence, which is one of the most luxurious ways to fly commercial, the apartments were the nextbest thing though stay tuned for coming comparisons of emirates, qatar and singapore first class theyre really giving etihad a run for its money. I recently was able to fly etihad s first class apartment. Apr 29, 2015 etihads first apartment doesnt sound like an airplane seat at all. Amazing singapore airlines flight in all four classes. Etihad has the better suite, seat, bed, entertainment, and food. I start off in transit at abu dhabi after coming off a flight from london. Etihad a380 first class apartment full video inflight. The first apartment is supremely private each passenger can be closed in their suite with a set of high sliding doors, which are more than a metre or so away from the seat itself near the window.
Sep 14, 2016 in this trip report, i flew in the etihad first class apartment from london heathrow airport to male international airport maldives via a stopover in etihads hub in abu dhabi. Etihad firstclass apartment, auhjfk the points guy. How you can book etihads insane firstclass apartments with miles. Apr, 2018 there is no doubt etihads a380 first class apartment is one of the best first class experiences in the sky. Jun 05, 2016 this wasnt our first time flying etihad s first class apartment and it certainly wont be our last. The new etihad airways abu dhabi first class lounge. Dec 19, 2015 my husband had just completed the first leg of his journey to sydney by flying from new york to dubai in emirates first class on the a380, and now for his second leg from abu dhabi to sydney he would be able to fly on etihad first apartment as a comparison. After almost 2 years of refurbishment, the new etihad airways abu dhabi first class lounge has reopened on 30 may, 2016.
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