Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways is a national airline based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, operating routes to the Middle East, Europe, Asia, the Indian subcontinent and North America. Its main base is Abu Dhabi International Airport. Etihad Airways is a member of the Arab Air Carriers Organization.

History

Etihad Airline was established in 2003 and started operations on November 13, 2003. It is wholly owned by the Government of Abu Dhabi. Etihad Airways has been rated four star by Skytrax. In December 2004 it won the 'World's Leading New Airline Award' at the 11th World Travel Awards in Barbados.Etihad Airways is a national airline based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, operating routes to the Middle East, Europe, Asia, the Indian subcontinent and North America. Its main base is Abu Dhabi International Airport. Etihad Airways is a member of the Arab Air Carriers Organization.

Recent Award

Etihad Airways was named ‘World’s Leading Airline’ and winning ‘World’s Leading First Class’ at the 2009 World Travel Awards.

Voted for by over 180,000 travel industry professionals from over 175 countries, these awards stand testimony to its quality of service, product innovation, customer relations, creativity and business acumen.

Here are some of the features that you can expect onboard the world’s best airline:

While You Fly

	Diamond First Class Suite	Diamond First Class	Pearl Business Class (flat bed)	Pearl Business Class (seat)
	Individual suites, higher levels of comfort and more personal space than ever before... More details	A luxurious fully flat bed, with a spacious 1-2-1 layout and our Inspired Service concept... More details	Enjoy the World’s Best Business Class as voted by Skytrax, with a superbly equipped flat bed... More details	Discover a style and space like no other, in the World’s Best Business Class... More details
Availability	Specific flights on our A340-600s	A340-500s, A330-200s, B777s and certain A340-600s	Our wide-bodied aircraft: A340-500, A340-600, A330-200 and B777s	Our narrow-bodied aircraft: A319 and A320s
Etihad Chauffeur
Lounge access	Worldwide Lounges	Worldwide Lounges	Worldwide Lounges	Worldwide Lounges
The seat	Perfectly flat, 6 ft 10”, extra wide bed, in your own personal suite	Luxurious 6ft 8” flat bed cocooned in a privacy shell	A privacy shell, 6 ft 1 inch full flat bed and direct aisle access from every seat	Relax in a spacious seat with 49 inch pitch and generous recline
Inspired dining	• Your own Food and Beverage Manager. • A la carte or ‘Kitchen Anytime’ options. • Five star dining with fine wines.	• Your own Food and Beverage Manager. • A la carte or ‘Kitchen Anytime’ options. • Five star dining with fine wines.	• Your own Food and Beverage Manager. • A la carte or ‘Kitchen Anytime’ options. • Five star dining with fine wines.	• Your own Food and Beverage Manager. • A la carte or ‘Kitchen Anytime’ options. • Five star dining with fine wines.
Personal E-BOX system with 600 hours of on-demand entertainment	• 23 inch, cinematic widescreen • Noise canceling headsets	•  23 inch screen • Noise canceling headsets	• 15 inch screen • Noise canceling headsets	• 10.7 inch screen • Noise canceling headsets
Connectivity	• In-seat power sockets • iPod/audio/ethernet connectivity	• In-seat power sockets • Audio/ethernet connectivity	• In-seat power sockets • Audio/ethernet connectivity	• In-seat power sockets • Audio/ethernet connectivity
Extra features	• Changing Room • Sliding doors for complete privacy • Upholstered in Poltrona Frau leather • Dine with another guest • Personal mini-bar • Personal wardrobe • Inbuilt massage • Cotton sheets, cosy blankets, full-sized pillows and sleeper suit	• Rotates 180 degrees for face to face dining or meetings • Personal mini-bar • Personal wardrobe • Inbuilt massage • Cotton sheets, cosy blankets, and full-sized pillows	• Inbuilt massage • Luxury blankets and pillows • Mood lighting to ease jet lag	• Luxury blankets and pillows • Mood lighting to ease jet lag
Major awards	• New suite launched in August 2009	• Leading First Class - World Travel Awards Middle East • 2009 Airline with Best First Class Service in the World	• Business Traveler magazine Best business class - Skytrax awards 2009 • Best business class service - Business Traveler USA	• Best Business Class - Business Traveller Middle East awards 2009
Reviews	The amazing thing about this new first class, other than the fact that it comes only three years after the last first class was introduced, is how it had improved on an already outstanding product. Business Traveller, UK	The seat is as excellent as ever. What has improved from previous experiences is the confidence of the staff, and their professionalism. Firmly recommended. Business Traveller	Delightful. The menu is varied and served on-demand. The design of the self-contained chairs makes it feel like you are the only person on the flight. Business Traveller Africa	From door to door, Etihad Airways offers an impressively strong business class experience which certainly lives up to the hype. AME Info

Door-to-door service Diamond First and Pearl Business guests receive door-to-door luxury limousine service, complete with a personal chauffeur With a fleet of luxury cars, we now offer the same level of service and comfort on the road that you are used to on our aircraft. Enjoy the comfort of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, BMW 7 series or similar and relax on the journey with mineral water and your favourite newspaper. We only use the highest quality chauffeur services and unbranded vehicles for a safe, discreet service.		Door-to-door service Diamond First and Pearl Business guests receive door-to-door luxury limousine service, complete with a personal chauffeur With a fleet of luxury cars, we now offer the same level of service and comfort on the road that you are used to on our aircraft. Enjoy the comfort of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, BMW 7 series or similar and relax on the journey with mineral water and your favourite newspaper. We only use the highest quality chauffeur services and unbranded vehicles for a safe, discreet service.

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