World’s Best First Class – Etihad A380 The Residence | Abu Dhabi to London (Full Flight Experience)

World’s Best First Class – Etihad A380 The Residence | Abu Dhabi to London (Full Flight Experience)

Today we will be boarding Etihad Airways’ Airbus A380 “The Residence”. Experience “The Residence,” the world’s best first class suite. From Abu Dhabi to London. Delicious meal. On-board lounge. A large amenity pouch. On-board shower experience. Double bed experience. Please enjoy. Our journey begins at Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport, home of Etihad Airways. Etihad Airways opened its new Terminal A on November 1, 2023. In the new Terminal A, First and Business passengers will have a separate entrance. Let’s enter the terminal through the dedicated First and Business entrance. When you enter the terminal, you will find the business class check-in counter. The first class check-in counter is located further back. We’ll go inside. Inside, there are check-in counters as well as sofas and chairs. There is a security checkpoint in the back. Check-in. The front of The Residence boarding pass. It’s a simple design. Over 75 Etihad destinations are listed on the back. This time it’s a 7 hour 40 minute flight from Abu Dhabi to London. The flight is scheduled to depart Abu Dhabi at 14:05. Arabic coffee and dates will be served at the check-in counter. It was delicious Arabic coffee. They also provide water, soft drinks, and tea upon request. After checking in, pass through the security check. Immediately after passing the security check is the cosmetics corner. If you’re flying The Residence, Etihad Airways staff will escort you to the first class lounge. The inside of the new Terminal A, which just opened on November 1, 2023, is very beautiful. The new Terminal A has approximately 160 shops and restaurants. The new Terminal A cost $3 billion. The new Terminal A will span 742,000 square meters and will accommodate up to 45 million passengers a year. The First Class Lounge is located between Piers C and D. It takes about 5 minutes to walk from the security check to the lounge. The Etihad lounge is spread over three floors: the 3rd, 5th, and 6th floors. The First Class Lounge is located on the 6th floor. There are private rooms in the First Class Lounge on the 6th floor. Passengers of The Residence have access to this private stateroom free of charge. We will use a private room labeled “Abu Dhabi 2”. Living room. Dining room. Welcome fruits and Arabic welcome sweets are placed in the living room. There are TV remote control, water, dates, etc. on the shelves. Samsung TVs offer a wide range of programming. Chairs in Etihad’s image colors. The dining table for two is covered with a tablecloth. The walls are marble. The floor is carpeted. Power outlets, USB port,s and LAN ports are provided. Air conditioner switches. Perhaps because it’s summer, the initial setting was 18 degrees. There are lights and speakers on the ceiling. There is a toilet and shower room next door. A bathrobe is also provided. Hand towels, tissues, hand wash, hand lotion. There is one washbasin. A hair dryer from the Dutch brand Philips. A room diffuser. Toilet. A trash can for feminine hygiene products. A separate shower room. Comes with shampoo, shower gel, and conditioner. A shower head from Italian brand Bossini. Check the water pressure in the shower. Water pressure is a little weak. 3 menu lists. The first is the kids menu. The second is an a la carte menu for adults. It’s similar to the in-flight menu. You can have a starter, soup, main course, and dessert. Third is the wine list. It’s similar to the wine served on airplanes. French champagne Billecart-Salmon Vintage 2016. This is a champagne that would cost around $100 if you bought it outside. VERA WANG champagne glasses from British brand WEDGWOOD. 3 types of bread. Butter, olive oil. Cutlery from British brand Studio William. I am a little concerned about the proximity of the dining table and toilet. I closed the door myself. Appetizer: MAPLE SEARED SCALLOP. A cool fork with a golden part. The scallops were freshly grilled and delicious. French red wine Chateau de Lamarque 2016. It’s a red wine that costs about $35 if you buy it outside. Main course: AUSTRALIAN BEEF TENDERLOIN. Served with potato pavé, tarragon beans, charred onions, and bone marrow sauce. Steak doneness medium rare. French dessert wine Chateau Filhot 2015. This wine costs about $50 if you buy it outside. Dessert: KNAFEH. A traditional Arabian dessert. It was a very sweet dessert. So far, three glasses of wine. Ceylon tea from Sri Lankan brand Dilmah. Chocolate from the Swiss brand Läderach. Etihad Lounge has free Wi-Fi that can be used without a password. I returned to the entrance of the first class lounge on the third floor. You can see Etihad’s Airbus A380-800 aircraft from the first class lounge window. Etihad’s Airbus A380-800 aircraft debuted in December 2014. The Airbus A380 is a very large, double-decker wide-body passenger aircraft. A total of four jet engines are used, and Etihad’s A380 uses Engine Alliance GP7200 engines. I’m looking forward to getting on board. This is the third floor of the lounge, and you can go to the upper floors by escalator or elevator. It is a large lounge spread over three floors: the 3rd, 5th, and 6th floors. Inside the elevator is very clean. Go to the 6th floor. This is the business class lounge. The majority of the lounge is occupied by the business class lounge. Back to the First Class Lounge. You can also see Etihad’s A380-800 aircraft from the windows on the 6th floor. Let7s take a look inside the first class lounge. Compared to the business class lounge, there are far fewer people inside the first class lounge. This is a space called “The Parlor.” Fruits. You can then enjoy chocolates, pastries and afternoon tea. Light meals such as slider burgers are also available. Drink corner. Syrup. Dilmah tea. .Coffee maker with a wide variety of coffees. Etihad coffee cups. Made by Japanese brand NIKKO. When we go to the back… This is a dining room. A nice and spacious dining room. Detox water and fruits. Soft drinks, water. This is at the very back of the first class lounge. You can relax on the designer chaise lounges provided in the semi-private rooms. Equipped with electrical outlet, USB ports, and wireless charging. It’s a very stylish space. There are books about the United Arab Emirates. There is a large TV with news programs playing. Economic and travel magazines. And newspapers are available. This is a shared shower room in the first class lounge. The design is similar to the private room. Let’s take a look at the business class lounge as well. The business class lounge is larger and has better facilities. The roof lounge on the 6th floor has a bar counter. French Champagne EPC Blanc de Blancs Brut. Let’s look at the image on the monitor. This is a video of the first class “Apartment”. This is a video of “The Residence”. After this, it’s time to board, and The Residence is a really great seat. I arrived at the airport 4 hours early and was waiting for boarding in the private room. If I look closely at the welcome fruit… I was surprised at the amount of fruit. It’s time to board. This is 45 minutes before departure. The Residence passenger can choose to board first or last. I chose to board first. The Etihad Lounge has direct access to three boarding gates. This time, we will be boarding from Gate C29, located at the end of the Business Class Lounge on the 5th floor. I felt that the new airport Terminal A was thoughtfully designed, including the ability to board from the lounge. The Residence, First Class and Business Class seats are located on the upper deck of the two-decker aircraft. The lower deck has 415 economy class seats. Etihad staff will escort you from the lounge to boarding. The reservation method and price for The Residence will be announced at the end. There are 1 seat in The Residence and 9 seats in the First Class Apartment at the front of the upper deck. The first class cabin has a single aisle with seats arranged on either side. Seat 1A in The Residences is located at forward left on the upper deck. This is a living room. There is a bedroom in the back. There is a bathroom (with toilet and shower) between the living room and bedroom. This is the only three-room suite (living room, bedroom, shower room) on a commercial aircraft in the world. There are two shared restrooms (one with a shower) at the forward right of the cabin. The cabin is decorated in a contemporary style with Arabic design. Duval-Leroy Femme de Champagne 2002. It’s an expensive champagne that costs about $300 if you buy it outside. They also serve dates and Arabic coffee. Amber Arabic coffee. The living room of The Residence is not a completely enclosed private room, but there is a space between the door and the ceiling. The Residence has a maximum capacity of 2 people and can be used by 1 or 2 people. The living room features a 32-inch (81 cm) monitor and a 60.6-inch (154 cm) wide two-seat reclining sofa. The door has many holes that allow flight attendants to see inside from the outside. Look at the right side of the seat. A storage space for small items. And a seat controller. This includes a headphone jack, power outlet, and USB port. A monitor controller. Seat and curtain adjustment switches. A book holder. An A380-800 safety instructions. The safety instructions have simple illustrations and are written in both English and Arabic. A waste bag. Etihad’s in-flight magazine Atlas. Movable headrest. This leather sofa is made by Poltrona Frau, an Italian luxury furniture manufacturer. It is a two-seater reclining sofa, each with its own seat belt. Let’s look at the other seat. It feels roughly the same. There are life jackets under the sofa. Free Wi-Fi voucher. Wine and meal menu. Tissues and headphones. Seat controller and storage space for small items. There are two windows in the living room. The windows are oriented slightly upwards. Window seats have ambient lighting. A large 32-inch (81cm) monitor. The seatbelt sign is here. Blankets for two people. It feels nice to the touch. The inside of this stool is a storage space. Here is a drink holder (at room temperature). Two bottles each of water and carbonated water. Three cans of Coke and three cans of Sprite. There is a door between the living room and the bedroom. This door was locked before takeoff. After boarding, a large amenity pouch was handed out. Etihad noise canceling headphones. Made by American brand PHITEK. The monitor language can be selected from English and Arabic. Let’s look at the monitor. It is equipped with Panasonic’s eX3 in-flight entertainment system. First, let’s look at the flight path. Flight path has items for map, camera, and Mecca pointer. Launch flight map. A medium-haul flight from Abu Dhabi to London in 7 hours and 40 minutes. Etihad’s A380 operates four daily non-stop flights between Abu Dhabi and London. The flight distance is 3566 miles (5739km). Safety video starts. About seat belts. About oxygen masks. About emergency exits. About escape path marking. About the location of life jackets. How to use a life jacket. About the safety card. About no smoking. About electronic devices. After the English safety video ends, the Arabic safety video will be broadcast. During takeoff and landing, the door to the living room is opened, but the door between the living room and the bedroom is closed. The plane was pushed back. Abu Dhabi is the home of Etihad, so you’ll see plenty of Etihad planes. The flight attendant is seated in the seat in front of the restroom. Also, the dining table was stored here. After the safety video broadcast, an advertising video for Nikki Beach in Dubai will be played. There are three live cameras on this plane, this is the live camera on the tail. Live camera in front. Live camera below. The seatbelt sign is on. If you are traveling alone on The Residence, you can choose to sit in an aisle seat or a window seat. This time I wanted to see the view from the window, so I took a seat by the window. The plane enters the runway and will soon take off. Take off. The Airbus A380 is said to have a quiet takeoff. The footage from the tail live camera is beautiful. Flying over the Gulf area of ​​Abu Dhabi. There are various islands in the Gulg area, some of which have been turned into resorts. Completely above the Persian Gulf. Current location. In-flight Wi-Fi information. 6 hours and 59 minutes left until London. Wi-Fi can be used from an early stage after takeoff. Free Wi-Fi vouchers will be distributed to The Residence and First Class passengers. Go to Etihad’s website. Follow the instructions to proceed with the Wi-Fi connection procedure. Basically, there is a charge for using Wi-Fi (Chat 2.99 USD, Surf 9.99 USD). Enter the code and email address. Wi-Fi connection completed successfully (free of charge). After takeoff, the living room door was closed and the door between the living room and bedroom was opened. Let’s take a look at the wine list. French Duval-Leroy Champagne 2002 and rosé wine. If you buy it outside, the champagne costs about $300 and the rosé costs about $70. 4 types of white wine. Produced in France, Austria, Germany, and Italy. These white wines would cost around $20 to $50 if you bought them outside. There are also 4 types of red wine. Made in France, Italy, and Austria. These are red wines that would cost around $20 to $100 if you bought them outside. French dessert wine Chateau Filhot 2015. If you buy it outside, it would cost about $50. Portuguese fortified wine. Cocktail Bellini from Venice, Italy. Cocktails. Aperitifs and digestifs. Spirits. Beer. Water, juices and soft drinks. Mocktails. Coffee, tea. I’ll have another glass of Duval-Leroy Champagne 2002. Olives and mixed nuts. Let’s take a look at the dining menu. The dining menu reflects ingredients from Abu Dhabi and many other destinations. I believe the menu is the same at The Residence and First Class Apartment. First up is caviar. Offered at The Residence and First Class Apartment. Two appetizers and soup. 5 types of main courses. 4 types of desserts. In addition to English, the menu is written in Arabic. Let’s take a look at the functions of the seat. The windows can be opened and closed with a single switch. I try putting my seat in a relaxed position. The backrest tilts back and the seat moves forward. The seat is now in a fully relaxed position, with the backrest tilted back slightly. Next, try the dining position. The backrest leans forward slightly and the seat reclines slightly back. If I press this switch… The ottoman will move to the seat side. I moved the ottoman as far as possible to the seat side. This allows you to stretch your legs and relax. This is a parquet dining table. The dining table can be moved back and forth, allowing access to the aisle while eating. It is a foldable table. You can choose from 4 types of bread. This is expensive Ossetra caviar. Caviar collected from Ossetra sturgeon. With traditional garnishes. Like the first class lounge, the cutlery is from British brand Studio William. Warm and delicious breads. Butter, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Speaking of first class, the caviar menu is a must. Sweet potato & kale soup. The soup was more delicious than it looked. Granité. A refreshing sorbet. The sorbet was soft and easy to eat. Main course: Red grouper with baby fennel, pumpkin, cherry tomatoes, pea shoots, parsley, and lemon dressing. The one in the foreground is potato pave. The Red Grouper was delicious. French white wine Devillard Pouilly-Fuisse le Renard 2018. Dessert is Dark Chocolate Fudge Torte. All in-flight meals were of high quality. Tea after dinner. Chocolate from the Swiss brand Läderach. By the time the first meal was finished, there were 4 hours and 23 minutes left until arrival. It’s a medium-haul flight, so you’ll only be able to sleep for a few hours at most. The Lobby’s Drink List. There is a lounge between the first and business class cabin, and here is a list of drinks you can drink there. Alcoholic drinks and non-alcoholic drinks. Coffee and tea. Now that I’ve finished my meal, I’ll take a look around the cabin and lounge a bit more. Smoking is not allowed on board, but ashtrays are provided just in case. At the front of the upper deck, there are stairs that take you to the main deck. Let’s also take a look at the two restrooms. The restroom has a chic monochrome interior. This restroom has a toilet and sink, but no shower. There is also a diaper changing table installed. This is another restroom with an attached shower room. This is a shower room that can be used by first class apartment passengers (30 minutes use time, 5 minutes shower time). Etihad has 10 A380 aircraft, and there seem to be variations in seat color and wall color. Let’s take a quick look at the seats in the First Class Apartment. On this day, the seats in the residence were dark brown, but the seats in the apartment were amber (the opposite pattern is also available). Let’s take a look at the lounge located between the first and business cabins. This lounge is available to The Residence, First, and Business passengers. Six sofa seats are arranged in a circle. Each seat is equipped with a seat belt, power outlet and USB port. This is a stylish lounge. There is a monitor on the wall showing news programs and flight maps. Alcoholic drinks are displayed on this shelf. You can order champagnes, wines, cocktails, etc. (menu is available at 34:15 in the video). The glasses are neatly arranged. The wine bottles are also arranged very neatly. Return to the living room of The Residence. This amenity pouch is the largest size I have ever seen on any other airline. This is an amenity pouch from the Italian luxury fashion brand Giorgio Armani. Loungewear is included in the pouch. The loungewear is also made by Giorgio Armani. There is only one size available, M/L, and the size may not fit you depending on your body size. The slippers are also made by Giorgio Armani. Eye mask. Two toothpastes from German Signal, and a toothbrush. A cosmetic bag with ESPA written on it. ESPA is a luxury British skin care brand. Purple earplugs. Hand and body lotion. Rest & Recovery Night Balm. Face mist, lip treatment. Restful Pulse Point Oil. Let’s take a look at the private bathroom. The interior is chic. I appreciate having a private toilet that I can use at any time during the flight. Two pieces of toilet paper. A wash button. Tissues and toilet covers. Mirrors. More than enough towels. Atmosphere Mist. Hand and body lotion scented with bergamot and jasmine. Shower cap Washstand. Same hand and body lotion as before. Antibacterial hand gel. Trash can. Face towel with ETIHAD AIRWAYS text. Bath towel. The Residence’s exclusive shower room can be used at any time during the flight. However, the shower is usually locked, so you will need to ask the flight attendant to unlock it. ESPA shower gel, shampoo, and conditioner. The shower only takes 5 minutes and you can adjust the water temperature. Comes with an attendant call button. The bottom came off, but it was nothing. A hair dryer from German manufacturer Starmix is provided. This is a dryer that blows out a lot of air. Bath mat. 100% cotton bathrobe. When you unlock the shower you will see a 5 minute meter. A shower switch on the bottom right. Let’s turn on the switch. The shower came out strong. The shower head is fixed to the ceiling and the direction of the shower cannot be changed. The water pressure in the shower was stronger than expected and it was easy to use. The bedroom has a double bed that is 82 inches (208 cm) long and 47.5 inches (121 cm) wide. There are no windows in the bedroom and some walls have mood lights. There is a mirror on this wall. There are 4 pillows and 2 cushions. The bed and cushions are made by Poltrona Frau, an Italian luxury furniture manufacturer. The hardness of the pillow is normal. ETIHAD AIRWAYS letters. This is a custom made mattress. The mattress is hard. There is a storage space under the bed. A storage space located in a place that is hard to notice. The same safety instructions, waste bag, and in-flight magazine are placed in the book holder. There are drink holders next to the bed. A controller for the monitor in the bedroom. AC outlet, USB ports, HDMI. Light switches. Emergency button, headphone jack. Two ambient lights. The bedroom has a 27-inch (69 cm) monitor. There is also a seatbelt sign here. I put on a bathrobe and lie down on the bed. The double bed is 82 inches (208 cm) long and 47.5 inches (121 cm) wide, making it large enough for one person. It’s actually a semi-double size, so it might be a little cramped for two people. Mood lights can be turned on and off and the intensity of the light can be adjusted. The intensity of the light on the nearby wall has changed… I don’t know where the lights are on… There was a light above. Footlight. I look at the monitor while lying in bed. Monitor menu. The direction and distance to Mecca, the holy city of Islam, are displayed. Take a look at About Etihad. Etihad Airways is the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and began its journey in 2003. Etihad is the second largest airline in the United Arab Emirates, after Emirates airline. Etihad is based in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. Etihad has won various awards. A new Terminal A is opened at Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport in November 2023. With over 75 destinations at Etihad, you can visit all six continents. Abu Dhabi airport has first and business class lounges spread over three floors. Etihad is also active in working towards a sustainable world. Cabin introduction page. The Residence. As introduced, The Residence has great seating. First class is available on B787, B777, A380, etc., and all have good seats. The in-flight magazine contains a list of Etihad’s fleet. The majority of Etihad’s fleet is made up of Boeing 787 family. Etihad has 10 Airbus A380s, only a few of which are currently in operation. Communications. You can call or chat between seats. The in-flight entertainment system is named E-BOX. Various electronic magazines are available. There are many kinds and it looks like it will be fun. News & Letters. Food and beverages are not available on this day. 15 games are available. Next… Over 470 albums are available. It is unique in that it includes the Holy Quran, the holy book of Islam. There are albums of various genres. Over 300 movies are available. There are also plenty of new movies. Movies of various genres are available, as well as audio and subtitles. The screen is easy to read. 8 Live tv. Over 400 TV shows are available. There are also TV shows about Abu Dhabi tourism and airport information. There is a menu called Lounge and Grill that you can order at any time during your flight. There are various menus. I ordered afternoon tea about 2 hours before arriving. You can eat on your bed. Sandwiches and slider burgers. Sweets. I wasn’t really hungry so I decided to have afternoon tea, but it was a lot more than I expected. Sulaimani Chai Tea. Butter, fresh cream, and jam. It was a fulfilling afternoon tea. A wooden stand is used. Afternoon tea is over and we have 1 hour and 41 minutes left until we arrive in London. This time it was a 7 hour and 40 minute flight and I didn’t sleep much because I was shooting videos. The other flight from Abu Dhabi to New York is a 14 hour 50 minute flight, so you have more time (but it costs nearly twice as much). I’ll take it easy until I arrive. A blanket that feels good to the touch. It says DUXIANA. A Swedish bed manufacturer. The plane will soon begin its descent. It’s getting closer to arriving in London. Wet towel service before arrival. Fast track pass to enter the UK. A tray with ETIHAD written on it. Announcement before arrival. We’re still above the clouds. I’ll have a can of cola. The live camera footage is really beautiful. Survey for today’s flight. It was a great flight. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, guests at The Residences were provided with a butler, but now they are no longer provided with a butler. Something else we haven’t mentioned is that you get a complimentary chauffeur service to get you to the airport in Abu Dhabi. Estimated arrival time is 18:45 local time. This is the time when the sun sets in the evening. Landing at London Heathrow Airport. Successful landing. It shook quite a bit when we landed. In-flight announcement after landing. We arrived at 18:30, almost on schedule. After arrival, the plane will move to the boarding gate in Terminal 4. The last part of the in-flight broadcast. You can see Japan Airlines and Cathay Pacific planes, so that’s Terminal 3. I will write about my impressions of boarding until we arrive at Terminal 4. It’s the only three-room suite in the world (living room, bedroom, shower room), so I felt it had a considerable advantage compared to other airlines. I felt that the in-flight meals were of a high standard, but I wouldn’t say they were better than other airlines (Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, Emirates, etc.). Regarding the escort (meet and assist) before departure, I felt that the service was very considerate. If I had to write downside, it would be that the reclining sofa and mattress were a little hard, and there was no window in the bedroom, so I lost track of time. Overall, Etihad’s The Residences was the best flight experience I’ve had on any other airline. Again, I think everyone would give Etihad’s The Residences a thumbs up given its advantage as the only three-room suite. The Residence passenger will be able to disembark first. Upon arrival, Etihad staff at Heathrow will escort you to baggage claim. If necessary, Etihad staff can also arrange transportation for you after you arrive at Heathrow Airport. My purpose was to ride Etihad’s A380, so I would return to Abu Dhabi the next day. On this day, I will spend the night at a hotel directly connected to the airport. There is a dedicated passageway leading to the hotel directly connected to the airport. Aiming for Crowne Plaza London Heathrow T4. It’s about a 10 minute walk from the airport to the hotel. Arrived at the hotel lobby. There is a restaurant and bar. This is a bar. This is a restaurant. Take the elevator to the guest room floor. The hotel opened in 2018 and has 304 rooms. It has an atrium and has a futuristic design. The corridors are quiet. This is the 6th floor where the club lounge is located. The room category is Club King Suite and the price is 158.56 EUR / 171.64 USD . Toilet. Living room and dining room. Two bottles of water, a Nespresso coffee machine, etc. An electric kettle and tea. Water and soft drinks (extra charge) in the refrigerator. Bedroom. Wardrobe. A bathrobe. Vanity table. Washstand. Bathtub. Soap. Hand and body wash and lotion. Amenities such as toothbrushes and combs. Separate shower booth. Body wash, shampoo, and conditioner are provided. Pillow mist. Pillows and mattresses are of standard firmness. Both the living room and bedroom have windows. It’s about to close at 8pm, but I go into the club lounge. I’ll have cola and spicy chicken. I’ll have some red wine too. Actually, it’s the end of the trip and I feel like it’s a launch. The spicy chicken was delicious. Salad etc. Nuts, cookies, etc. The fact is that hotel beds are more comfortable than any first class bed. The Residence can be booked from Etihad’s official website. First, proceed with the reservation in first class. Upgrades are available if The Residence is vacant. The current price is 21,845 AED / 5,945 USD / 5,430 EUR. The next day, I will fly back to Abu Dhabi from London on Etihad’s Airbus A380. The outbound aircraft number is A6-API, and the return aircraft number is A6-APH. The return flight number is EY12 departing from London at 9:30am. First Class Apartment Seat 4K. The seats are different colors for going (35:57-36:05 in the video) and returning. It also has great seating, but compared to The Residence, it doesn’t have a private bathroom. You can see the engine from the window of the 4th row seat. First class apartments have a dressing table. Caviar is also served in the First Class Apartments (the food menu is likely the same as The Residences). The beds in First Class Apartments are narrower than those in The Residence. Slider burger. Free Etihad Chauffeur service is available within the UAE (between Abu Dhabi Airport and your home or hotel in the UAE). First Class Apartments do not provide escort (meet and assist) services at the airport. The First Class Apartment was a very satisfying flight, but The Residence went one step further. Thank you for watching.

Today we will be flying from Abu Dhabi to London on Etihad Airways Airbus A380 “The Residence”, the best first class in the world.

■Flight information
Airline: Etihad Airways
Boarding date: August 2024
Aircraft type: Airbus A380-800
Class: The Residence (In fact, it’s a Beyond First Class)
Seat number: 1A
Flight number: EY17
Aircraft number: A6-API
Departure: Abu Dhabi, Zayed International Airport, 14:05 (Gate C29)
Arrival: London, Heathrow Airport, 18:45
Flight duration: 7 hours 40 minutes
Price: Announced at the end of the video
Official website: https://www.etihad.com/

・Number of seats
Upper deck: 1 seat in The Residence, 9 seats in First Class Apartment, 70 seats in Business Class Studio
Main Deck: 415 seats in Economy

– Etihad and A380
Etihad Airways (Arabic: شَرِكَة ٱلْاِتِّحَاد لِلطَّيْرَان) began operations in November 2003 and is the second largest airline in the United Arab Emirates after Emirates.

Etihad currently operates a fleet of 85 Airbus and Boeing aircraft, and operates more than 1,000 flights per week to more than 120 passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and North America. Its main hub is Zayed International Airport.

Etihad means “union” or “unity” in Arabic, and represents the unity of the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates.

Etihad has a total of 10 Airbus A380-800s and began commercial flights of the Airbus A380 in December 2014. The Airbus A380 was grounded in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. After the COVID-19 pandemic subsided, the Airbus A380 resumed operations between Abu Dhabi and London on July 25, 2023.

The Residence is the world’s only 3-room suite. It can accommodate one or two people in 125 square feet (11.6 m2).

The living room features a 60.6-inch (154 cm) wide two-seater reclining sofa and a 32-inch (81 cm) TV monitor. The bedroom has an 82-inch (208 cm) long, 47.5-inch (121 cm) wide double bed, a 27-inch (69 cm) TV monitor, and previously had a personal butler.

■Hotel
Name: Crowne Plaza London Heathrow T4
Room: Club King Suite
Price: 158.56 EUR / 171.64 USD

■Table of Contents
00:00 Intro
00:48 Check-in
02:24 Abu Dhabi’s New Airport Terminal
03:17 VIP Private room for The Residence
09:41 First Class Lounge (Airbus A380 visible)
14:42 Boarding
16:11 The Residence – Private Living Room
21:46 Flight Route
22:44 Safety Video
23:46 Take off
26:20 In-flight Wi-Fi (free voucher available)
27:10 Wine List and Meal Menu
29:58 Seat Features
31:30 First In-flight Meal (after takeoff)
34:52 First Class Cabin
36:06 On-board Lounge
37:32 Large Amenity Pouch
39:20 Private Bathroom (On-board Shower Experience)
42:23 Private Bedroom
45:55 About Etihad Airways (history, aircraft fleet)
47:50 In-flight Entertainment
50:05 Second in-flight Meal (before arrival)
51:42 Landing
54:20 London Heathrow Airport (arrival assistance to baggage claim available)
56:40 Stay at an airport hotel
1:00:49 How to book, Cost
1:01:36 Return to Abu Dhabi on the A380 First Apartment

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