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The Etihad Airlines is all set to launch its first Airbus A380 and Boeing 787 aircraft service, with several unique features including the ultra-luxurious Residence by Etihad™, the only three-room suite in the sky.
The airlines unveiled the aircraft, which exquisite interiors, before a group of 150-odd journalists from across the globe at a gala function in Abu Dhabi on Thursday.
The A380 and Boeing 787 aircraft will continue test operations before starting commercial flights. The A380 will start its operations daily to London Heathrow from December 27 and the 787 to Düsseldorf from February 1, 2015. The airline plans to extend the service to Mumbai as well in the near future.
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The Residence by Etihad™ features a living room, separate ensuite shower room, and bedroom, and as another first in the industry, a dedicated Butler.
Measuring 125 square feet in total, The Residence by Etihad™ is located on the forward upper deck of the A380 and is for single or double occupancy.
The First Apartment
The Etihad A380 would become the only aircraft to offer the First Apartment which is a complete living space with a reclining lounge chair and an ottoman, which opens up to become a separate 80.5 inch long fully-flat bed.
A total of 70 Business Studios are located on the upper deck of the A380, and the B787 has 28 Business Studios, all offering aisle access and a fully flat bed of up to 80.5 inches long.
At a news briefing James Hogan, Etihad Airways’ President and Chief Executive Officer, said: “As we have done so many times in our short history, we are reshaping the landscape of modern air travel in our own way…With the launch of these aircraft, we usher in a new era of unparalleled luxury, comfort and service. These innovations represent our vision for the future.”
Etihad Airways also unveiled a new cabin crew uniform, the first major re-launch since the airline’s formation in 2003