Etihad Airways class Info

Etihad is officially the Best Airline First Class, for the second year running.
 
Etihad is here to consistently offer you the best possible flying experience. That’s why they are proud to announce our Diamond First Class has recently been voted Best Airline First Class and Best First Class Catering in the 2011 Skytrax Awards.  When you slide back the doors to your private suite you’ll discover why. Stretch out in total comfort on a designer leather seat, complete with massager, that unfolds to a sumptuous fully-flat bed. Dine on the finest international cuisine, served by our Food & Beverage Manager. Enjoy world-class entertainment on one of the biggest screens in the sky. And as part of their commitment to product innovation, Etihad will soon be introducing internationally acclaimed onboard Chefs too.

Etihad Airways has also won the 2010 Skytrax the Best Airline First Class, Best First Class Seat, Best First Class Catering Awards! The annual awards by Skytrax are based on surveys with more than 17 million passengers, carried out over 10 months.

Etihad Airways is a national airline based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, established in 2003 and started operations on November 13, 2003 to the Middle East, Europe, Asia, the Indian subcontinent and North America. Its main base is Abu Dhabi International Airport. It is wholly owned by the Government of Abu Dhabi.

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

Etihad Chauffeur

Etihad Chauffeur, the premium limousine service, creates a unique door-to-door experience for Diamond First and Pearl Business guests

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.

 

Country	To-From Airport	Distance
UAE	Abu Dhabi International Airport	anywhere in the Emirates. (Service is not provided in Abu Dhabi for guests in transit.)
UK	London Heathrow Airport Manchester Airport	Pearl Business Guests: Limited up to 100 miles driven distance. Diamond First Guests: Up to 150 miles.
USA	New York JFK Airport Chicago ORD Airport	up to 70 miles driven distance to and from the airport (New York, New Jersey and Connecticut) up to 70 miles driven distance to and from the airport
Thailand	Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Intl Airport	up to 60 kms driven distance to and from the airport
Ireland	Dublin Airport	up to 50 kms driven distance to and from the airport.
Germany	Frankfurt &  Munich Airports	up to 50 kms driven distance to and from the airport.
Canada	Toronto Lester B. Pearson Airport	up to 50 kms driven distance to and from the airport.
Australia	Sydney Airport Brisbane Airport Melbourne Airport	up to 50 kms driven distance to and from the airport. (No transfer between Sydney airport terminals) up to 60 kms driven distance to and from the airport. up to 80 kms driven distance to and from the airport.
France	Charles De Gaulle Intl Airport	Diamond First Guest: up to 100km within Ile de France Pearl Business Guest: up to 60km within Ile de France
Switzerland	Geneva Airport	up to 60 kms driven distance to and from the airport
Russia	Domodedevo International Airport	within Moscow Ring Road (MKAD) to and from the airport
China	Beijing International Airport	up to 50 kms driven distance to and from the airport
Singapore	Changi International Airport	within Singapore City and Sentosa Island to and from Changi International Airport.

*Terms and Conditions apply

Luggage Allowance

When travelling Diamond First Class with Etihad, guests are entitled to a 40kg check-in baggage allowance. Diamond First Class guests are allowed to carry on two pieces of baggage with a combined weight of up to 12kg.
Pearl Business Class travellers are entitled to a 30kg check-in baggage allowance and are allowed to carry on two pieces of baggage with a combined weight of up to 12kg.
Maximum weight for check-in luggage is 32kg per item.

Clubs & Lounges

•  Etihad Pearl Business Class Lounges in Abu Dhabi, London and Frankfurt
•  Library, 24-hour gourmet banquet dining, wifi, five-star Six Senses Spa

Loyalty Programs

•  Etihad Guest
•  Free membership
•  No blackout periods, anytime availability for redemption
•  Extensive reward shop, Miles + Cash redemption feature

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