The airline, etihad, has a long way to go to live up to the image and standard that it is working to build. First class is situated in the nose on the top deck. Etihad s 787 and a380 have identical seats, just like on emirates. Check out my video about this cool business class product on the etihad airbus a380. The etihad a380 first class apartment has a full sized vanity, which is much more impressive. I also had a vacant seat beside me aisle seat middle section so i didnt have to move for anyone. Youll only find economy space on etihad operated flights, and not on flights operated by our partner airlines. Etihad the residence apartment with bedroom, living room and an ensuite shower room on airbus a380 800 the a380 800s cabin has 550 square metres 5,920 sq ft of usable floor space, 211 40% more than the next largest airliner, the boeing 7478. Review etihad airways a380 business studio new york to.
The seat pitch, measured in inches, in economy class on each airline. Where a variation is given, the seat pitch will depend on the aircraft type and the route the passenger is travelling. The colors are beautiful, and the seat design is cool. The new economy space option delivers extra leg room.
Etihad airways operates its a380 fleet from abu dhabi international airport one of the fastest growing hubs in the world, which sits at the crossroads of east and west. Trip verified paris to delhi flight was very smooth, we had a380 and then boeing 787. Its around the same size as a standard apartment seat. Etihad a380 economy space incheon abu dhabi sam chui. Etihad plan to add 60 more extra legroom seats to their a380 and to charge plenty to sit in them too. 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. Leg room on emirates seatguru message board tripadvisor. It offers the latest technological advancements, and welcomes you with the warmest arabian hospitality. On board etihads brandnew a380, including the apartment first class. 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. Get cosy with fullsized blankets and pillows, reclining seats and even more personal space. The emirates a380 first class suite has a small vanity with a make up mirror.
Etihad s new economy class seats for airbus a380, boeing. After enjoying a meal in the new etihad premium lounge in melbourne we boarded our a380 bound for abu dhabi etihad airways a380 and 787 planes are fitted with business studio seats, providing plenty of leg room and privacy screens to create a private pod like zone. Etihad a380 seat map ey a380800 seating plan with pictures. The residence is the only threeroom suite on a commercial airline and can only be found on etihads a380. Who wins this fascinating battle between the two most talkedabout aircraft models in the sky. Feb 09, 2018 separating the first and business class sections of the plane is this onboard lounge. The consortium developed the future onboard brand and product experience on the airlines new fleet of a380 and b787 aircraft. Apr, 2018 etihad first class apartment, abu dhabi to melbourne. Youtuber reveals what its like inside etihads a380.
We flew etihad business class to the uk recently, and were highly impressed. Etihad airways operates their airbus a380800 on longhaul flights. The lower deckthe lower deck of the airbus a380 800 contains only seats of the economy 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. Etihad a380 first class apartment, abu dhabi to melbourne. We have just booked flights on etihad for december 12th from sydney to heathrow 14 hour first leg 8 hour second leg 2 adults traveling. Etihad have completely reimagined the travel experience with the a380 in order to offer the ultimate in luxury, comfort and service for their guest.
Dec 22, 2018 the leg room is fine however the seats on the 777300 er feel quite narrow in comparison to other aircraft my other recent os flights were on singapore, qantas and ba all on 747s and emirates on the a380 and on a 15 hour flight i found it much too cosy for my liking. Etihad to introduce economy space product on board travelupdate. How to survive flying emirates economy class top tips. The airbus a380 vs the boeing 787 dreamliner backpackerlee. The etihad residence is made up of three separate spaces.
It has been almost 2 years since etihad airways released their top notch and phenomenal the residence on their a380 which features. Review of etihad a380 business class abu dhabi to new york. This will provide more room for customers in economy class that require it. This etihad a380 seating plan is for the airbus a380 800, the flagship of etihad airlines. The downside is your entertainment unit will be one of the older generation ones, though you will still have inseat power and the same movies. So impressive in fact, that i had to feign indifference in this photo. Etihad a380 cabin tour three class airbus airline etihad airways 11 abu dhabi to london onboard the a380 you etihad airways ready to roll out luxury airbus a380 the national etihad a380 economy class gets more leg room the national. Etihad a380 first class apartments london to abu dhabi a living space for the discerning traveler. But if youre keen for the extra leg room but dont quite want to pay the business fare, etihad s in between product is perfect. Booked on the etihad site went to choose our seats online no free seating on the a380 and its not very booked at this stage as its months away from the flight.
Log in to retrieve flights required field required field. This is one of the suite actually there is still good amount of leg room allow you to move around inside with both doors closed. Etihad airways flagship airbus a380 will begin daily flights to melbourne from june 1st, 2016, bringing with it the worlds best first class experience as well as the worlds most expensive commercial jet ticket. Etihad airways new airbus a380 first class suites will feature a stunning extralarge private vip suite dubbed the residence, along with nine first apartments, in an extraordinary reimagining of luxury air travel.
Etihad a380 first class apartment abu dhabi to sydney. The extra leg room helped along with the fact it was a day flight. Background etihads first a380 entered service on its abu dhabilondon route at the end of 2014. Sep 25, 2014 etihad used its first airbus a380 superjumbo to show off the design. This flight was etihad s inaugural a380 service from abu dhabi to seoul incheon.
It now operates the superjumbo up to 12 times a week on. Early saturday morning the world of luxury commercial air travel once again moved to a new level as the inaugural etihad a380 flight from abu dhabi to london took flight, complete with the residence, a three room suite including a private shower and double bed. The residence by etihad is a three room suite with living room, bathroom and bedroom that offers a level of luxury and privacy normally. Legroom chart seat pitches the information given below is a guideline only. The leg room is fine however the seats on the 777300 er feel quite narrow in comparison to other aircraft my other recent os flights were on singapore, qantas and ba all on 747s and emirates on the a380 and on a 15 hour flight i found it much too cosy for my liking. Their homeport in abu dhabi and from here they operate a dense network of flights around the world. Jun 30, 2017 and this is coming from one who travels extensively.
Etihad has a special part of its website devoted to the a380 first class apartment. On one end of your couch, there is a small cabinet that you can open to reveal a threepart mirror. Extra legroom seats on etihad flights air travel forum. The a380 800 also has a smaller compartment in the rear of the upper deck, while almost all the boeingfamily aircraft have it as well. Sep 20, 2018 etihad a380 cabin tour three class airbus airline etihad airways 11 abu dhabi to london onboard the a380 you etihad airways ready to roll out luxury airbus a380 the national etihad a380 economy class gets more leg room the national. Etihad etihads economy seats include larger headrests and lumbar support. Dec 30, 2014 early saturday morning the world of luxury commercial air travel once again moved to a new level as the inaugural etihad a380 flight from abu dhabi to london took flight, complete with the residence, a three room suite including a private shower and double bed. Well lukcy for us etihad hasnt started charging for regular seats as yet, only for ones with extra leg room etc. My only complaint is the doors are electronically controlled. This is defined as the distance between two seats from one point on a. Apr 10, 2017 after enjoying a meal in the new etihad premium lounge in melbourne we boarded our a380 bound for abu dhabi. How to get the best seat on the plane without paying a fortune get more european travel tips and inspiration hi, im. Etihad goes big on extralegroom seating airline ratings.
Etihad a380 economy class gets more leg room the national. Ways to get more from etihads airbus a380800 business class from exclusive preboard privileges to a sophisticated inflight lounge, flying etihad business class is a truly unique experience. This space has shower, living room and private bedroom. For this segment, i had booked myself a seat on etihad airways a380 in their business studios cabin. Nov 05, 2019 etihad airways is the national carrier of the united arabian emirates uae. Tpg special contributor eric rosen had the chance to test it out last month. Etihad goes up to 32 inches, singapore airlines and emirates up to. The etihad a380 seating plan has a cabin layout with economy class throughout the lower deck, in four cabins. Etihad airways likes to keep its a380 passengers as comfortable as possible. From the revolutionary residence multi room private quite on board to the new etihad economy space offering the carrier delivers choices for passengers willing to pay a little or lot. Business class consists of 70 flat bed seats that also have. Both have their strongpoints and both have their weaknesses. Supplied the fully reclined couch also has a footrest panel meaning you have all the leg room youd ever need.
Economy space seats will initially be available on all a380 flights to london, paris, new york and sydney. The etihad a380 seating plan has a cabin layout with economy class throughout. Etihad made news back in 2014 with the debut of its three room firstclass residence aboard the a380, and for rolling out an allnew businessclass product. Etihad plan to fit their extra legroom seats to their a380 initially. Emirates operates three versions of airbus a380 800. Economy space seats will feature increased leg room of up to 36 inches, while 777s and dreamliners will also be modified. I have been lucky to fly etihads a380 a couple of times recently and even though the a380s are newer and apparently quieter, have better onboard entertainment etc, i am not a fan of the 343 seat configeration, specially as a. Etihad launching extra legroom economy cabin simple flying.
Etihad airways shows off airbus a380, complete with suite. Jan 18, 2017 etihad airways have been winning airline awards aplenty for the last few years. Extra room, extra comfort, extra fancy food, and extra premium service. Youll receive 90mb of free wifi in first, or in business and economy you can purchase a wifi. Economy space is a cabin behind the last row of business class with a seat pitch of 91.
You need to remember that this is a oneaisle cabin. Etihad airways operates three class version of airbus a380800. Whether youd prefer a window or an aisle seat, or extra legroom in economy space, our choice of seats mean youll always find the perfect spot on board. The etihad a380 business studio its no first class apartment of course, but its still pretty darn good. Specifically row 75 any advise will be helpful thanks. There was no delay on the outbound trip, and the connection at abu dhabi was easy. May 05, 2014 etihad airways confirms initial a380 and 787 routes. Etihad more etihad economy passengers will be able to travel in additional comfort from december when the airline adds an additional 60 extra legroom seats to its airbus a380s. These seats either have extra leg room or no seat in front. Stretch out with extra legroom in economy space or keep an entire row to yourself with economy neighbourfree. The best a380 economy class seats wandering aramean. Etihad airways appointed factorydesign as one of three design agencies that combine to form the etihad design consortium, to provide expertise in passenger insight, as well as product and aircraft cabin interior design. Etihad have taken a leaf out of uniteds and british airways club design, and half of the seats face backwards. Etihad a380 onboard bar lounge extended version youtube.
At abu dhabi international airport, first class passengers use the flagship etihad first class lounge and spa. Aug 08, 2016 after successfully bidding on an upgrade from business class to first on etihad, tpg special contributor eric rosen flew in the airlines first apartment aboard the a380 from new york jfk to abu dhabi auh. Etihad a380 a6apb operating incheon to abu dhabi as ey873 economy space seats. Called the superjumbo, it features four classes, with the residence cabin before first, business, and economy. Before selecting an airline for your trip, be sure to compare your seating options by using our longhaul economy class chart highlighting specific seat features. In terms of pitch leg room they are about the same. We have just booked flights on etihad for december 12th from sydney to heathrow 14 hour first leg 8 hour second leg 2 adults traveling booked on the etihad site went to choose our seats online no free seating on the a380 and its not very booked at this stage as its months away from the flight. Last year when i flew on etihad s now retired a340600 from icn to auh and auh to cdg, i was left a little disappointed, so i. Hello, the front seats are good but the one near the wall has little bit less leg room, also they are narrower and the tv are foldable one which i dont like. Etihad airways a380 and 787 planes are fitted with business studio seats, providing plenty of leg room and privacy screens to create a private pod like zone.
Allow us to welcome you into the only 3 room suite in the sky. Etihads new economy class seats for airbus a380, boeing 787. On etihad a380 economy seats in row 4047 have extra leg room. The amount of leg room you have, and the location of your seat, can make a huge difference to the enjoyment level of your flight. The residence is designed for up to two guests travelling together and comprises a living room, separate bedroom, ensuite shower room and the services of an inflight chef, personal butler and lifestyle concierge team. Their amazing and experienced crew, unfortunately, do not make up for the poor quality of the airlines equipment where the passenger has no leg room. Etihad airways is launching economy space extra legroom seats on its a380 superjumbos. The new economy seats in the b787 and a380 are fantastic, dont know what op is.
Etihad airways a380, flying reimagined iflya380 airbus. The living room is where guests can lounge around, have a meal, and enjoy the view from the windows. The etihad economy extra seats will be retrofitted to 10 a380s initially, with plans to fit the seats to 12 boeing 777s and 21 787 dreamliners by the end of 2019. On the return flight from incheon to abu dhabi next episode, i will be. With a smooth touch down on rwy34l, the etihad a380 brought us to our old home, sydney and our experience with double apartment came to a sweet end. Ive booked 2 return tickets with etihad from heathrow to brisbane via abu dhabi and singapore. No complaints about catering or service, never have had a complaint about anything on singapore. In fact, i could enjoy 2 programs at the same time with the help of the small handset. Etihad economy space delivers extra leg room paxex. Emiratess a380s were known for their good seat pitch, with an impressive 34 inches in economy class, but it remains to be seen what the leg room will be on the a330900s. Hello does anyone have inputs on the extra legroom seats in etihad economy on a380 aircraft. Economy space seats will feature increased legroom of up to 36 inches, while 777s and dreamliners will also be modified abu dhabi, uae, december 18, 2014 eithad invited members of the press to hangar 6 today to. The airbus a380 is the worlds largest passenger airliner, a widebody aircraft manufactured by airbus.
Apr 04, 2017 etihad s business studios on the airbus a380 is an excellent experience its a good option to use frequent flyer points to travel in etihad business class. The food was enough and ok, but i was not asking much, it is not a restaurant. I flew emirates a380 economy class from dubai to zurich. Dec 19, 2014 abu dhabi, united arab emirates abu dhabibased carrier etihad airways showcased the arrival of its first airbus a380, outfitted with the only threeroom suite in the sky last week. Etihad economy class extra legroom seats on a380 air travel. How to get the best seat on the plane without paying a fortune.
Airbus studies started in 1988 and the project was announced in 1990 to challenge the dominance of the boeing 747 in the long haul market. Etihad unveiled its allnew cabin products for its a380 and b787 aircraft. Take a tour of our smart seats and onboard options. The residence is the only three room suite on a commercial airline and can only be found on etihad s a380. Join me for a drink and i know, i know sorry we shot it vertical. Dec 22, 2015 the a380 first class apartment is something entirely different. The rest of the top deck has etihad a380 business class seats, in a 121 layout. 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. Etihad to fly airbus a380 to melbourne from june 2016. The abu dhabibased airlines first airbus a380 will operate commercially to london heathrow from december 2014, while its first boeing 7879s will debut on routes to dusseldorf from december this year and then to washington dc and mumbai from january 2015. Courtesy etihad etihad a380 first class located in the first rows of the etihad airbus a380 upper deck, the firstclass apartments give leg room a new definition.
Etihad says all of its new aircraft will arrive in the new. Unwind with our fullyflat beds and dine anytime choices. Etihad airways operates three class version of airbus a380 800. Etihad airways a380 economy class business traveller. Etihad airways operates their airbus a380 800 on longhaul flights. Etihad airways new economy seats for the airbus a380 and boeing 787 wont enjoy the attention being lavished on the new first class suites and business class seats, but more passengers will experience these back of the bus benches than their premium siblings. All ten of etihads airbus a380 fleet will feature the new seating from.
The economy space seats featuring an increased seat pitch of 36 inches are being added to the superjumbos in a cabin redesign that boosts the number of extra legroom seats from 20 to 80. In the video, i gave 8 good tips on how to survive or how to enjoy economy class flying. If you wait and check in first few minutes once check in is open you. Due to hull curve, window seats have restricted legroom. If youd like a bit more room on board, economy space offers just that, with generous legroom and more space to relax.
On the rest of our fleet, enjoy ebox on your inseat screen. The current business class was inaugurated years and years ago, and i recently flew with etihad from munich to dehli where i had a short layover. Etihad airways new economy seats for the airbus a380 and boeing 787. I purchased an economy space seating on etihad a380.
When you enter the plane and turn left, this is what you see. The lower deck consists of 399 seats of the economy class. For your next etihad flight, use this seating chart to get the most comfortable seats, legroom, and recline on. Nov 06, 2018 after catching up on some sleep using a dayuse booking at the hilton new york jfk airport hotel, i was fully charged and ready for my 12hour flight to abu dhabi.
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