Airways unveils 3-room suites in the sky

The UAE’s Etihad Airways has unveiled new product and service offering on its Airbus A380 and Boeing B787 Dreamliner aircraft, including The Residence by Etihad, or what the airline defines as 'the world’s most luxurious living space in the air'.

According to a media statement issued by the airline this morning, The Residence will be the new forward upper-deck cabin on the A380. Accommodating single or double occupancy, it features a living room, separate double bedroom and ensuite shower room. Guests in The Residence will also have a personal butler, according to the airline.

The Abu Dhabi-based airline will also rename its cabin classes.

The A380 will feature First Apartments, which are private suites with a lounge seat and full-length bed, as well as personal vanity unit and wardrobe.




On the B787, Etihad Airways has designed an enhanced First Suite, adding new features.
The Business Studio and Economy Smart Seat will feature on both the A380 and the B787.

Etihad Airways is introducing Panasonic eX3 entertainment system across both fleets, providing more than 750 hours of on-demand entertainment, improved gaming and high definition screens across all cabins.

The system has video touchscreen handsets, offering an additional screen for guests so they can play games or view the moving map while watching a movie.

The A380 aircraft will have full mobile and Wi-Fi service while the B787 will be equipped with Wi-Fi.

The new cabins and service offering were unveiled at a global media launch in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, May 4.

“These new living spaces will raise inflight product and service standards to their highest level yet in commercial aviation,” said James Hogan, Etihad Airways’ President and CEO.