The super-jumbo options The Residence, the enduring three-room suite within the sky, serving up an unparalleled flying expertise.
ABU DHABI, UAE – Etihad Airways flight EY1 from Abu Dhabi to New York arrived at John F. Kennedy Worldwide Airport on Monday, 22 April, heralding the beginning of the airline’s A380 double-decker service that includes The Residence, the legendary, luxurious three-room suite within the sky.
After a celebratory send-off in Abu Dhabi, Etihad pilots waved the US and UAE flags from the cockpit after the super-jumbo arrived on its stand in New York.
Antonoaldo Neves, CEO of Etihad Airways, stated: “We’re thrilled to introduce our A380 expertise to New York, assured that our company will relish the distinctive onboard journey. Whether or not travelling in Financial system, Enterprise, First Class, or our luxurious three-room suite, The Residence, passengers can count on unparalleled service from our award-winning crew.
“We wish to guarantee company arrive within the Large Apple feeling refreshed and relaxed. This dedication is essential for all our travellers, not least our company shoppers who depend on us for enterprise journey, and we now have timed our A380 providers, so clients arrive in New York or Abu Dhabi in time to make good use of the enterprise day, or for his or her onward connections.
“Introducing the A380 to the favored New York route aligns with our technique to fulfill growing buyer demand and increase our community. It comes simply three weeks after we launched our new path to Boston, our fourth US gateway, underlining our dedication to serving and rising the North American market.”
The addition of the A380 considerably boosts Etihad’s capability within the important US market, offering seamless and handy connections to the broader Center East and the Indian subcontinent.
The rise in capability may also make it simpler to draw a higher variety of guests wanting to discover the dynamic points of interest of Abu Dhabi and savour the premium leisure expertise on supply from Etihad.
One in every of Etihad’s two each day flights to New York might be serviced by the A380, whereas the opposite might be operated by a 787-9, providing First, Enterprise, and Financial system cabins.
Welcome onboard
Each visitor in Etihad’s A380 is handled to a singular and elevated expertise. For these in Financial system, a devoted welcome space units the tone. The cabin boasts 68 further legroom seats with an extra 4 inches of area, together with 337 Financial system Sensible seats that includes Etihad’s signature fixed-wing headrests and enormous pillows for max consolation.
On the higher deck, the Enterprise Studios present an unique haven with 70 non-public areas, guaranteeing a stress-free journey. The higher deck additionally homes The Foyer, a serviced lounge and bar space between the First and Enterprise cabins. Collaborating with Armani/Casa, Etihad brings sophistication to the Enterprise expertise, providing premium ceramics, glassware, cutlery, and materials. Complete Wi-Fi connection and further ranges of consolation and comfort make it simple for enterprise travellers to stay productive and in contact.
First Residences take luxurious to new heights with 9 non-public areas, every geared up with designer tableware, a spacious leather-based lounge chair, and a separate ottoman that transforms into an 80″ lie-flat mattress. First-class company can take pleasure in private vainness models and entry to the unique First-class bathe room.
The Residence
On the pinnacle of luxurious is The Residence, the world’s solely three-room suite within the sky. Accommodating as much as two company, The Residence contains a non-public front room, bed room, and ensuite rest room, full with a bathe at 40,000 ft. A devoted staff of Etihad cabin crew ensures unparalleled service.
Friends in The Residence can bask in a culinary journey with an à la carte menu, served on designer tableware within the non-public front room, and even go for breakfast in mattress. From gourmand delicacies to champagne and caviar, The Residence Signature Excessive Tea affords a variety of lavish choices.
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