
Etihad Airways,
the national airline of the United Arab Emirates was
established
by Royal Decree in 2003 to change the way airlines’ operated
and to bring the very best possible for global travelers -
from Abu Dhabi to the world!
Since its
launch, Etihad has become the fastest-growing commercial
airline in aviation history, carrying almost seven million
passengers in 2009 alone. Etihad has an airline fleet of 52
aircrafts and currently flies to 60 cities in 41 countries
worldwide. In merely six years of operations Etihad was
recently awarded the title of “World’s Leading Airline” by
the aviation industry at the 2009 World Trade Awards.
Etihad Airways
has redefined luxury air travel with its new first class
suite, which was awarded as the best at the World Trade
Awards in 2009. The new cabin contains 12 individual suites,
designed to provide first class passengers with more
privacy, greater comfort and increased storage. The first
class suite includes an 80.5 inch fully flat bed, 23 inch
personal TV/Video screen, a personal beverage department,
in-seat massager, changing rooms and much more.
The airline has
long since conquered the title of having the best Business
Class in the world. It is the most luxurious way to fly for
business and pleasure. Discover a style and space like no
other, in the World’s Best Business Class as voted by
Skytrax 2009 and its 16 million users. To make the flight as
comfortable as possible for corporate customers during their
business trips, Etihad offers them the opportunity to sit
back and relax in luxurious seats with 49-inch seat pitch
and generous recline aboard the Etihad Pearl Business Class.
The seats alone cater to all the comfort and needs of the
average business traveler, providing them with privacy and
space to go about their business as they please, along with
seats that stretch out into 6ft 1” inch full flatbeds, with
an adjustable headrest, footrest and lumbar support.
In addition to
the served meals – Etihad Diamond First Class and Pearl
Business Class both offer a *Dine as you like, when you
like!* option. Passengers can choose from an extensive á la
carte range from the Anytime Kitchen menu available
especially during those tiring long-haul trips with world
class food and beverage managers in charge of preparing the
food.
PREMIUM LOUNGE WITH SPA & FIVE-STAR DINING
For the
passengers traveling Diamond First and Pearl Business
classes with Etihad Airways, the airline also has Premium
lounges at airports, opening three hours prior to departure,
giving passengers an ideal opportunity to relax at the Six
Senses Spa but also offering five-star dining and a range of
entertainment options. Etihad Airways premium lounge
services are not only available at their home base Abu Dhabi
but also at Frankfurt and the new Heathrow Terminal 4 in
London.
Etihad has also
extended its lounge services for their Premium passengers
with the introduction of specially trained nannies, who have
professional training in childcare and first aid to take
care of the little ones while the parents enjoy the luxury
of the Etihad Premium Lounge.
Etihad’s guests
traveling in first or business class are also able to enjoy
Etihad’s complimentary limousine service – Etihad Chauffer –
which is available not only throughout the UAE, but also in
US, Canada, UK and many other destinations around the globe.
THE RESIDENCE BY ETIHAD™
The
Residence, which is certified by the European Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA) for single or double occupancy, offers
levels of luxury and total privacy normally found only on
private jets. Each Etihad Airways A380 will offer a boutique
version of The Residence with different color palettes,
table marquetry and custom carpets. Guests in The Residence
will have the services of a personal Butler throughout their
flight. Guests in The Residence will also have a dedicated
VIP Travel Concierge team who will ensure every detail of
their travel experience, including ground transport,
cuisine, and amenities, are tailored to their requirements.
FIRST APARTMENT
Etihad Airways has redefine First Class and set a remarkable
new industry standard with the launch of the First Apartment
on the A380. Each First Apartment, which has a 64 inch high
sliding door, includes a reclining armchair and a
full-length ottoman, both upholstered by Poltrona Frau. The
ottoman transforms into a separate 80 inch long fully
flatbed. The First Apartment, which also includes unique
features such as a chilled mini-bar, a personal vanity unit
and a swiveling TV monitor for viewing from either the seat
or the bed, has a 74 per cent larger footprint than the
airline’s current award-winning First Class Suites. A fully
equipped shower room is available on the A380 for exclusive
use by First Class guests.
FIRST SUITES
On
the B787, Etihad Airways has designed an enhanced First
Suite with many new features. The eight First Suites in a
1-2-1 configuration along a unique curved aisle, another
first in commercial aviation.
Each completely private First Suite has a large seat and
ottoman, both upholstered by Poltrona Frau, which converts
into an 80.5 inch long full-flat bed. On the center seats,
the armrests retract and the suites can be joined to create
a ‘double’ bed. Other features include a chilled mini-bar
and a 24 inch TV monitor.
BUSINESS STUDIOS
On
both the A380 and the B787, Etihad Airways has introduced
its new Business Studios which provide 20 per cent more
personal space than the airline’s current business class
seat.
Configured 1-2-1 in a forward and aft ‘dovetail’, the
Business Studios all have aisle access and the seat converts
into a fully flat bed of up to 80.5 inches long. With its
privacy, ample storage and surface space, the Business
Studio has been designed with the diverse needs of the
premium business or leisure traveller firmly in mind.
THE LOBBY
On
the Airbus A380, First and Business Class guests will be
able to relax in The Lobby which is a serviced lounge and
bar area located between the First and Business cabins.
Providing a semi-circular leather sofa, a marquetry table
and a large TV screen, The Lobby is designed for relaxing
and socializing. The TV has a USB connection so it can be
used for sharing content or it can also be set to the
airline’s Live TV channels for sporting and other events.
DIAMOND FIRST CLASS
Redefine air
travel luxury with Etihad Airways new Diamond First Class
individual suites that give higher levels of comfort and
more personal space than ever before.
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We’ve taken the best
of five-star hospitality into our Diamond First
Class Suite to give you an inspiring dining
experience |
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Dine as you like, when
you like. Choose from an extensive á la carte range
or our ‘Anytime Kitchen’ menu. |
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Sit back and relax in
your spacious first class seat – which, at the touch
of a button, transforms into a 6ft 8” flatbed. |
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Our first class
flatbed seats are upholstered with leather by
world-renowned manufacturer Poltrona Frau, suppliers
of Ferrari’s interiors. |
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Sink into a
beautifully appointed bed with everything you need
for a good night’s sleep. Drift into a comfortable
sleep with pure, 600 thread Egyptian cotton sheets,
cosy blankets and full-sized pillows. |
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Stay entertained on
your first class flight with over 600 hours of on
-demand entertainment, including the latest movies,
TV shows, music and interactive games. |
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You decide how you
spend your journey. And when and how we serve you.
From limousines, to lounges, to onboard – experience
comfort, luxury and an intimate atmosphere in
Diamond First Class Suite. |
PEARL BUSINESS CLASS
Etihad Airways
Pearl Business Class, is the most extravagant way to fly for
business and pleasure. Discover a style and space like no
other, in the World’s Best Business Class as voted by
Skytrax and its 16 million users.
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Dine as
you like, when you like. Choose from an extensive á
la carte range or our Anytime Kitchen menu. |
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From
limousines, to lounges, to onboard - experience
comfort, luxury and an intimate atmosphere when you
fly Pearl Business Class. |
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Enjoy
the dedicated attention of your own Food & Beverage
Manager recruited from the finest restaurants. |
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Sit
back and relax in our luxurious business class seats
with 49-inch seat pitch and generous recline. |
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Stay
entertained on your flight with over 600 hours of on
-demand entertainment - your ticket to the latest
movies, TV shows, music and interactive games when
you travel in our Pearl Business Class. |
CORAL ECONOMY
CLASS
Warm
hospitality, individual attention and award-winning cuisine
- discover why the best things in life don’t always come at
a huge price.
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Sit
back and relax in your wide cradle seat, easily one
of the best economy class seats in the airline
industry. |
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Dining
in Coral Economy Class is an experience to savour.
Choose from as many as three main course options,
one of which is always inspired by your destination.
Indulge in our fine selection of complimentary
drinks, hand-picked from around the world. |
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Stay
entertained with over 600 hours of on-demand
entertainment, including the latest movies, TV
shows, music and interactive games, when you travel
in our Coral Economy Class. |
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Your
economy class seat lets you recharge your laptop or
iPod or connect your personal devices to E-BOX, our
entertainment system. |
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Our
economy class mood lighting system creates the
perfect cabin ambience for the various stages of
your flight and according to the time of the day,
providing a calming effect. |
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Children on Etihad flights find it easy to keep busy
and entertained, be it with our range of
entertainment options for kids or the special
‘family packs’. |
ETIHAD AWARDS
2013
Energy Risk Awards - Etihad Airways - Corporate Risk
manager of the year
Airline Strategy Awards - Executive Leadership - James
Hogan, Etihad Airways, President and Chief Executive Officer
Skytrax World Airline Awards:
• Best First Class
• Best First Class Seats
• Best First Class Catering
Business Traveller Middle East Awards:
• Best First Class
• Best Frequent Flyer Programme
• Airfinance Journal - Middle East Deal of the Year
• Italian Association of Air Cargo Agents Award (ANAMA) -
Best Overall Carrier
2012
World Travel Awards:
• World’s Leading Airline
• World’s Leading First Class
• Aviation Business Awards - Airline of the Year
2010
• Best Business Class Airline - Irish Travel Trade Awards
2010.
• Best Airline to the Middle East and Africa - Irish Travel
Trade Awards 2010.
• Best Airline to Asia Pacific - Irish Travel Trade Awards
2010.
• Best Long-Haul Airline - Business Travel Awards 2010.
2009
• World’s Leading Airline - World Travel Awards (WTA) 2009.
• World’s Leading First Class - World Travel Awards (WTA)
2009.
• Marketing strategy of the year - Middle East Business
Achievement Awards 2009.
• Best Business class - Business Traveller Middle East
awards 2009.
• Best Cabin staff - Business Traveller Middle East awards
2009.
• "Middle East Deal of the Year" award - The Airfinance
Journal awards 2009.
• Best Business Class Airline award - World Travel Awards
Middle East 2009.
• Leading First Class - World Travel Awards Middle East
2009.
• Leading Airline Lounge - World Travel Awards Middle East
2009.
• Leading Airline Website - World Travel Awards Middle East
2009.
• Leading International Marketing Campaign - World Travel
Awards Middle East 2009.
• Best Website - Freddies awards 2009.
• Best Award Redemption - Freddies awards 2009.
• Best Member Communication - Freddies awards 2009.
• Best Bonus Promotion - Freddies awards 2009.
• Best business class catering - Skytrax awards 2009.
• Best business class - Skytrax awards 2009.
• Top Worldwide Airline (Silver), 2009 Wanderlust Travel
Awards, London, UK.
• Best Business Class Airline (Second year in a row), Irish
Travel Trade News awards, Dublin.
• Best Airline to the Middle East / Africa , Irish Travel
Trade News awards, Dublin.
2008
• "Airline of the year" Arabian Business Achievement Awards.
• “Best business class service" Business Traveler USA.
• “Leading first class” World Travel Awards (Global)
• “European Sponsorship of the Year Award” European
Sponsorship Association
• “Airline of the Year” British Travel Awards
• “Airline of the Year” Aviation Business Awards (ITP)
• James Hogan, Aviation CEO of the year, CEO Middle East
awards (ITP)
• WebAward for Outstanding Achievement in Website
development from Web Marketing Association - USA
• “Leading airline”, “leading first class” and “leading
travel website” at Middle East World Travel Awards (WTA)
• “Airline with the best economy class” Business Traveller
Middle East awards
• “Airline with the best cabin staff” Business Traveller
Middle East awards
• Freddie Award: Best Customer Service - Inside Flyer
magazine
• Freddie Award: Best Award redemption - Inside Flyer
magazine
• Freddie Award: Best Website http://www.etihadguest.com/ -
Inside Flyer magazine
• Freddie Award: Programme of the year - Inside Flyer
magazine
• Best website www.etihadairways.com - Pan Arab Web Awards
• Best business class airline - Irish Travel Trade News
Awards
2007
• World’s leading travel television commercial - 14th annual
World Travel Awards
• World’s leading flatbed seat - 14th annual World Travel
Awards
• Airline with Best First Class Service in the World by
Business Traveler magazine
• Outstanding Food Service by a Carrier - Pax International
magazine
• Skytrax - Best Economy class catering award
• International Website technology Award http://www.etihadairways.com/
- Pan Arab Web Awards
• International Standards Web Technology award - http://www.etihadairways.com/
- Pan Arab Web Awards
• Middle East's Leading Airline Website http://www.etihadairways.com/
- World Travel Awards
• Middle East's Leading First Class Airline - World Travel
Awards
• The Middle East's Leading Airline - World Travel Awards
2006
• Golden Award http://www.etihadairways.com/ - UAE Web
Awards
• Strategy Web Award http://www.etihadairways.com/ - UAE Web
Awards
• Freddie Award: Best website http://www.etihadguest.com/ -
Inside Flyer magazine
• Freddie Award: Industry impact - Inside Flyer magazine
• Middle East Airline of the Year - Pax International
magazine
• The World’s leading flat bed seat - World Travel Awards
• The world’s leading new airline - World Travel Awards
2005
• Outstanding Food Service by a Carrier – Pax International
magazine
• The world’s leading new airline – World Travel Awards
2004
• The world’s leading new airline – World Travel Award
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