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: 
Abu Dhabi Stopover Accommodation
Emirates Palace
Abu Dhabi Hotel Search
Abu Dhabi Last Minute Hotel Booking
Dubai Stopover Accommodation
Etihad offers complimentary chauffeur transfer from Abu Dhabi airport to Dubai (transfer time approx 45min)
Atlantis the Palm,Dubai
Burj Al Arab - The 7 star hotel in Dubai
Dubai Hotel Search
Last Minute Bookings
Abu Dhabi Airport Transfer
Complimentary chauffeur transfer for first and business class travellers
Things to Do in Abu Dhabi
Book online Abu Dhabi tours & sightseeing
Things to Do in Dubai
Book online Dubai tours & sightseeing
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
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| Diamond First Class Suite |
Diamond First Class |
Pearl Business Class (flat bed) |
Pearl Business Class (seat) |
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Individual suites, higher levels of comfort and more personal space than ever before... |
A luxurious fully flat bed, with a spacious 1-2-1 layout and our Inspired Service concept... |
Enjoy the World’s Best Business Class as voted by Skytrax, with a superbly equipped flat bed... |
Discover a style and space like no other, in the World’s Best Business Class... |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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Etihad Chauffeur, the premium limousine service, creates a unique door-to-door experience for Diamond First and Pearl Business guests |
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Diamond First and Pearl Business guests receive door-to-door luxury limousine service, complete with a personal chauffeur
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Door-to-door service Diamond First and Pearl Business guests receive door-to-door luxury limousine service, complete with a personal chauffeur
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*Terms and Conditions apply
First Class fares from Australia to New York , Chicago or Toronto $9,999 including tax.
Departures until 31Aug10, on sale until 16Oct09.
Departing Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane*, via Abu Dhabi
* Between Brisbane - Singapore - Abu Dhabi, travel in business class.
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane
New York, Chicago or Toronto
No minimum stay, maximum stay of 6 months.
Children pay 75% of adult fare