Etihad calls their business class on the a380, business studio. Aug 09, 2019 boarding started a few minutes late and, overall, we pushed back a little late from the gate. But it is not as good as emirates and qatar airways lounge in terms of. You are secluded in your own entirely segregated space, with full aisle access theres absolutely no issues of over intimacy with, or the need to climb over, strangers. Etihad goes alla380 on new york jfk route business traveller. Etihad business class a380 what i like and what not yourtravel. Tpg special contributor eric rosen had the chance to test it out last month. Etihads airbus a380 vs boeing 777 what plane is more. Etihad airways b777 business class abu dhabi to bangkok. Offered in etihad a380 business class is a dine anytime service, which allows you to order food whenever the impulse or craving strikes. Nov 30, 2015 the seat etihads threeclass a380 has 498 seats, of which 417 are economy smart seats. Etihad airways a330 business class gotravelyourway. If first class is out of your range, the other cabins on etihad airways a380 are very comfortable as well. Apr 10, 2017 etihad airways the lobby onboard a380 business class.
The window seats are probably the most private, without any disturbance and there are extra side bins for personal belongings. Its available free to download for both ios devices and a wide range of android devices. Youll receive 90mb of free wifi in first, or in business and economy you can purchase a wifi voucher for cash from our cabin crew. This is located on the upper deck, along with the residence and first class, which meant i turned right to find my seat. But when the chance came to snag one of its overthetop firstclass apartments on a recent flight from new york to abu dhabi, i couldnt resist. To experience the residence, call etihad on 00971 2599 0380. Seating in the etihad airways business class airbus a380.
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. Etihad airways travel with peace of mind when you fly. The seat etihads threeclass a380 has 498 seats, of which 417 are economy smart seats. Etihad airways a380, flying reimagined iflya380 airbus. Etihad airways a380 first class apartment from paris to abu dhabi amazing. As is standard on a380 aircrafts, etihads business studios are on the upper deck along with first class, and there is a chillout space called the lobby located halfway between the two classes. We thoroughly enjoyed our flight with etihad, the seats were comfortable and spacious, the staff were very attentive and the food was great. Etihads flagship business class is worldclass and australia enjoys many options for points redemptions. Justplanes on board of etihad airways airbus a380 for flight ey037 from abu dhabi to paris with pilots sophie and shaima. This was in fact the first leg of a two part etihad journey which started in hong kong and ended in london heathrow.
The service is amazing, flight attendants are very friendly, helpful and willing to assist with anything they can do to make the flight more enjoyable. May 06, 2016 the etihad a380 business studio its no first class apartment of course, but its still pretty darn good. Etihad airways airbus a380 close up taxi and takeoff youtube. Etihad airways operates their airbus a380800 on longhaul flights. Sep 30, 2019 first refurbished qantas a380 now flying. These take up the entire main deck, split across four. Everyone gets direct aisle access in etihads a380 business studio cabin, which will definitely come in handy when other travelers decide to get some shuteye on a. Etihads a380 has 4 class configuration, residence a class above.
Nov 07, 2019 etihad a380 business class cabins are configured in a 1 x 2 x 1 layout on the upper deck. Etihads business class, also referred to as the business studio on airbus a380s, shares the upper deck with first class. The seat is tan cloth, with a signature poltrona frau leather headrest, and an etihad branded pillow. Ive had great experiences flying in etihads old first class, and business class aboard its a380. The 70 business class studios, set in a 121 configuration, are located on the upper deck of the a380, behind first class, while 415 economy seats are located on the main deck. The residence an exclusive 3room cabin on our a380. Etihad says it offers 20 per cent more personal space than the earlier version of business class. This aircraft features 4 classes of service and it operates with 9 first class suites, 70 flat bed business seats and 415 standard economy class seats in addition to the residence, the only three room suite in the sky. Apr 11, 2016 the etihad business class product on the a380 is absolutely excellent. Apr 06, 2016 etihad made news back in 2014 with the debut of its threeroom firstclass residence aboard the a380, and for rolling out an allnew businessclass product. Virgin australia partner etihad kicks off its airbus a380 sydney flights today, connecting.
Etihad a380 business class passengers are wowed the moment they step on the plane, passing by the barlounge area on the way to their seats. Sep 25, 2015 etihad a380 first class services accommodate passengers in impressive apartments or suites, while etihad s a380 business studios are undoubtedly some of the most sophisticated business class. The business class seat aka on the a380 business studio, is 6ft 8inches long when flat, and 22 inches wide. I passed the bar and service area as well as the the lobby, which is a circular lounge shared by first and business class passengers. This flight was etihad s inaugural a380 service from abu dhabi to seoul incheon. Everyone gets direct aisle access in etihad s a380 business studio cabin, which will definitely come in handy when other travelers decide to get some shuteye on a 14hour flight. Everyone gets direct aisle access in etihads a380 business studio cabin, which will definitely come in handy when other travelers decide to get some shuteye on a 14hour flight. The airbus a380 what airlines actually fly the worlds. Visit the cabin from home before flying on the a380 iflya380. The front of the cabin is home to 9 wellappointed first class seats. We have created spaces where guests can work, rest and play. Etihad airways the lobby onboard a380 business class.
The airbus a380 comes with the newest business class product of etihad airways. More than just a seat, it has a large leather armchair, a separate bed of 6 feet and 10 inches and 39 square feet of space to walk around in. Review of etihad a380 business class abu dhabi to new york. This video may not be reproduced without specific permission. The business class video shows how its wider seats convert into flat. Download the app before you fly so you can connect on board. At your seat, youll find space to hang up your jacket, stretch out on your seat or recline it into a fullyflat bed. Join me as i indulge in etihad business class from sydney to abu dhabi. Shaima pilots the etihad a380 out of abu dhabi youtube. Which aint too bad but no comparison to the new seats featured on the airbus a380 or the 787 dreamliner. The best guides, deals and tips for more frequent flyer points in australia. Etihad has the superjumbo airbus a380 flying between sydney and abu dhabi, and then beyond to london, paris, new york and seoul from 1 july 2019. Etihad made news back in 2014 with the debut of its threeroom firstclass residence aboard the a380, and for rolling out an allnew businessclass product.
I went straight through the fast track aisle at security, and headed to the etihad first and business class lounge, opposite gate 10. Business class with etihad is not business as usual. Overall, etihad business studio on the a380 is very comfortable, private and spacious. Etihad airways operates their airbus a380 800 on longhaul flights. Check out my video about this cool business class product on the etihad airbus a380. Even when the main menus arent available, you can order sandwiches or snacks off an allday menu at any given hour. Several airlines and apps let you experience the a380 cabin from home, in different ways. Etihad revolutionises first class with the first apartment. I know this because i traced my miles back to my etihad guest account only to realise it had been a long time so a trip to new york was a great opportunity to test their business class again on a double flight singaporeabu dhabinew york and back on the a380.
Etihads cabin on the 777 was similar to the airbus a330. Etihad airways a380 business class business traveller. Oct 08, 2018 as is standard on a380 aircrafts, etihads business studios are on the upper deck along with first class, and there is a chillout space called the lobby located halfway between the two classes. The highlight of the business class product on the a380 with etihad airways has to be the lobby. These staggered forward and rear facing seats provide direct aisle access for all passengers and are my second favorite seats after a reverse herringbone configuration. For example, even if youre flying economy, you can still virtually. Etihad airways is the flag carrier of the uae and the secondlargest airline in the country after. It is a much improved version from their main fleet business class. Review etihad first class apartment a380 abu dhabi to london. This frequency flight ey101 departing abu dhabi at 1015, and ey100 leaving new york at 2245 is now also being served by etihads a380, which features the. See more ideas about airbus a380, traveling by yourself and aviation. Etihad airways have been winning airline awards aplenty for the last few years. On the return flight from incheon to abu dhabi next episode, i will be back in economy to see the differences in. Jul 20, 2018 etihad airways a380 first class apartment from paris to abu dhabi amazing.
Etihad business class flights from abu dhabi to london heathrow currently start at dh18,895. Review of etihad business class on the a380 abu dhabi to. Keep in touch with family and friends while you fly, work from your seat or simply surf your latest social media feed. The etihad a380 if you fly business on our a380, youll sit on the upper deck, where youll also find the lobby a unique area to socialise and enjoy a drink with friends. So to find out what all the fuss is about, karryon recently put the a380 business class to the test from sydney up to abu dhabi. Asiana airlines a380 business class was a great experience overall. Etihad airways a380 abu dhabi to london heathrow business. The seat pitch is 73 inches with a width of 20 inches. Its scheduled to fly tonight from london to singapore, and the seatmap reflects that heres the business class seatmap, showing the new 121 configuration, compared to the old 222 configuration. However, the design of the aircraft really comes into play with the business class product. The business studio is on both models, with 70 seats on the airbus a380s, 28 on the. Etihads existing boeing 777 and airbus a330 business class seats already offered. My flight with etihad airways in the brand new a380 and business class.
Etihads website also features short videos presenting each of its cabins. According to business traveller, the a380 comes with a small lounge at the front of its upper deck. These take up the entire main deck, split across four cabins, which means none of the sections feels too. Watch your 24inch flatscreen tv from your armchair or while. Straight away the service begins, juices, champagne, sparkling water, hot towels, assistance, its brilliant. Qatar business class i have the choice of flying etihad through dfw or qatar through ord, both in business and both on the 777.
Etihad airbus a330 cabins are still coming with the old business class seats. The a380s businessclass cabin is arranged in a 121 configuration. Again, in etihads business class, the offering in terms of seat dimensions is the same across the a380 model and the 777 model. The new business class studios are in an interesting. The a380 s business class cabin is arranged in a 121 configuration. We managed to get a bit of work done, get some sleep and enjoy some movies along the way. Just planes is thrilled to welcome etihad airways, the national airline of the united arab. A6ape filmed at hamburg finkenwerder airport back in october 2015. Jan 18, 2017 etihad airways have been winning airline awards aplenty for the last few years. Business class passengers boarded first and it seemed to go smoothly. The etihad business class product on the a380 is absolutely excellent. May 19, 2016 etihad calls their business class on the a380, business studio. Several airlines and apps let you experience the a380 cabin from home. Located on the upper deck of the a380 between first and business class, the lobby seats up to six guests and is fitted with seatbelts, power supply and connectivity ports.
The airline also operates the a380 to sydney, and later in the year to new york. First class has been reimagined with the first apartment. The etihad a380 business studio its no first class apartment of course, but its still pretty darn good. Choose your destination and create your perfect flight with us wherever your journey takes you. With seats for up to six guests, the intimate space was inspired by the cozy nooks found in boutique hotels, and is meant to offer an alternate space. Etihad airways airbus a380 the place to download just planes. Dec 21, 2016 seating in the etihad airways business class airbus a380. 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. Browse over 30 of your favourite sports, lifestyle and business magazines from our elibrary. Etihad airways a380 economy class business traveller. Etihad is most famous for its luxurious first class and overthetop, threeroom residence, but its a380 business class definitely stands up, too. I cover boarding, take off, the etihad inflight service, the business class seat and how it. Etihad a380 business class cabins are configured in a 1 x 2 x 1 layout on the upper deck. Step into your private suite, unwind with a drink in your leather armchair or let us prepare your bed whilst you take a shower on board our a380.
You can also connect to our onboard network to buy your choice of wifi package. The brand new aircraft interior has definitely been a highlight. This lounge is shared with business class passengers and offers a few sofa seats. This was in fact the second leg of a two part etihad journey which started in hong kong. So to find out what all the fuss is about, karryon recently put the a380 business class to. Aug 08, 2016 ive had great experiences flying in etihads old first class, and business class aboard its a380. This is where where etihad earns their 5 star airline status in my opinion.
Etihad a380 first class services accommodate passengers in impressive apartments or suites, while etihads a380 business studios are undoubtedly. Air france all air france a380s will be retired by 2022 photo. Boarding started a few minutes late and, overall, we pushed back a little late from the gate. Upon stepping onboard, i noticed that the cabin had the same layout as the airbus a330 i flew in on. Aug 29, 2018 the best guides, deals and tips for more frequent flyer points in australia.