Posted on 07/31/2015 6:00:10 AM PDT by sukhoi-30mki
Etihad's "The Residence" cabin
Etihad Airways unveils their new Residence option, which far exceeds all other luxury flight experiences
Planning a trip to Abu Dhabi? Forget first class and book Etihad Airways’ new “Residence” option for a mere $32,000, only 26 times the economy saver price.
Scoff at the price all you want, Average Joe, but apparently the Residence is a hit. After six years of development, Etihad sold their first ticket within hours after announcing this new option in March. It will be available on New York-Abu Dhabi flights starting December 1, when they switch from Boeing 777 to the larger Airbus A380. The ticket provides a three room suite located in the nose on the upper level of the double-decker jet, separating the Residents from regular passengers.
Aside from four years of tuition at a state college, $32,000 will get you a living room, private bathroom, two-person bedroom, and a butler to provide you with the best air travel experience you could possibly imagine without taking anxiety pills.
Competitors are responding with enhanced luxury class options on their own flights. Emirates, the UAE’s largest airline, plans on adding a bedroom concept to their first class option while Qatar Airways works on a double-bed cabin. These sound fairly lavish but, despite their efforts, Etihad CEO James Hogan says he isn’t worried about having to make changes to the Residence. “There’s nothing like it,” he said.
Gives people who sell baby parts something to do with their money.
And the bedroom:
I’m glad the dollars I spend gasoline can properly pamper Saudi princes.
I pity the poor slobs that have to fly in “The Cabin,” however. Poor dears can’t afford to buy their own luxe 767 and probably still have to get patted down by TSA.
Is that per person or for the suite? You could get 10 people together and bring the cost down and still be more comfortable.
Have to admit that is pretty slick.
How many frequent flyer miles would it take to upgrade to “The Residence” class?!? ;-)
I just wonder how much it costs to “rent” your own G4 for the same trip?
Would it be more than $32000 ???
London to Abu Dhabi: 2,332,728 Etihad Guest Miles
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Here’s a thread about flying Emirates to Dubai for a big sporting clays shoot. Not too shabby.
http://www.shotgunworld.com/bbs/viewtopic.php?f=95&t=416711
Both Ethiad and Emirates air do things right. They also have the newest jets, with the coolest seat-back tech.
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