Etihad welcomes back A380 into service
Passengers can once again enjoy the bedroom comfort of Etihad's First Apartments as the airline reintroduces its A380 aircraft
The first of Etihad’s four Airbus A380s has returned into commercial service, with a special flight from Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow.
On board, passengers were treated to A380 themed souvenirs to celebrate the occasion.
“We’re excited to once again welcome guests onboard Etihad’s A380s and step into a truly remarkable experience,” commented Antonoaldo Neves, Chief Executive Officer, Etihad Airways, on the occasion. “Whether our guests are choosing to fly in Economy, Business, First or our three-room suite in the sky The Residence, this aircraft provides an elevated flying experience which we take extreme pride in.
“The aircraft adds much needed capacity connecting Abu Dhabi with London Heathrow and allows us to build our network and increase frequencies across the network. With a surge in demand for travel over the summer, the return of our much-loved A380 comes at the perfect time.”
Passengers in Economy have a dedicated welcome area, and 68 Economy Space seats offering an additional 4 inches in leg room, and 337 Economy Smart seats that come with Etihad’s signature fixed-wing headrest and large pillows for added comfort.
The Lobby on the upper deck of Etihad's A380
Etihad’s A380 upper deck features 70 Business Studios and access to The Lobby, a serviced lounge and bar area located between the First and Business cabins. In addition, passengers will benefit from Etihad’s unique partnership with Armani/Casa, delivering an elevated Business experience. The dining service features ceramics, glassware, cutlery and serving ware, as well as premium textiles and a memory foam mattress for a completely luxurious inflight experience.
Passengers can also choose from nine First Apartments featuring a private living space with exquisite amenities and designer tableware, a wide leather lounge chair and a separate ottoman which converts into an 80-inch lie-flat bed. First class passengers can freshen up in the comfort of the Apartment with personal vanity units, as well as take advantage of the First class shower room.
The Residence is the world’s only three-room suite in the sky with passengers able to enjoy service and hospitality from a dedicated team of Etihad cabin crew. Available to book for up to two guests, The Residence features a private living room, bedroom and ensuite bathroom where guests can refresh in a shower at 40,000ft.
The passenger’s choice of meals will be prepared from an à la carte menu which will be served on designer tableware in the private living room, or they could choose to wake up with breakfast in bed. Indulgent options range from gourmet cuisine to lighter refreshments and include luxuries such as champagne and caviar and The Residence Signature High Tea.
