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Etihad's new luxury option makes first class look like economy (UAE airline)
FORTUNE ^ | JULY 28, 2015 | Michal Addady

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.


TOPICS: Culture/Society; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: aerospace; emirates; etihad; etihadairways; residence; uae

1 posted on 07/31/2015 6:00:10 AM PDT by sukhoi-30mki
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To: sukhoi-30mki

Gives people who sell baby parts something to do with their money.


2 posted on 07/31/2015 6:01:12 AM PDT by Ethan Clive Osgoode (We have had enough of immorality and the mockery of ethics, goodness, faith and honesty.)
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To: sukhoi-30mki
Private lav with shower:

And the bedroom:


3 posted on 07/31/2015 6:04:25 AM PDT by Gamecock (Many Atheists: "There is no God and I hate Him!")
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To: sukhoi-30mki

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.


4 posted on 07/31/2015 6:05:03 AM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom (For those who understand, no explanation is needed. For those who do not, no explanation is possible)
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To: sukhoi-30mki

Is that per person or for the suite? You could get 10 people together and bring the cost down and still be more comfortable.


5 posted on 07/31/2015 6:05:36 AM PDT by driftdiver (I could eat it raw, but why do that when I have a fire.)
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To: Gamecock

Have to admit that is pretty slick.


6 posted on 07/31/2015 6:06:18 AM PDT by Mr Apple (http://www.angelfire.com/md2/Ldotvets/Bubba_47.html))
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To: sukhoi-30mki

How many frequent flyer miles would it take to upgrade to “The Residence” class?!? ;-)


7 posted on 07/31/2015 6:07:24 AM PDT by Carl Vehse
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To: Gamecock
Somehow the bedroom seems to be missing an important accessory...


8 posted on 07/31/2015 6:07:32 AM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom (For those who understand, no explanation is needed. For those who do not, no explanation is possible)
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To: Gamecock

I just wonder how much it costs to “rent” your own G4 for the same trip?

Would it be more than $32000 ???


9 posted on 07/31/2015 6:07:58 AM PDT by woodbutcher1963
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To: Carl Vehse

London to Abu Dhabi: 2,332,728 Etihad Guest Miles


10 posted on 07/31/2015 6:14:30 AM PDT by Gamecock (Many Atheists: "There is no God and I hate Him!")
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To: Carl Vehse
Oh here it is: "The Residence" class would only cost you 4,712,686 frequent flyer miles, or approximately 140 round-the-world airplane trips.
11 posted on 07/31/2015 6:18:08 AM PDT by Carl Vehse
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To: Carl Vehse
In the last year I have burned through 1,000,000 American Airlines miles. (440,00 of them for a family vaction) Best seat I got was this, business class on Cathay Pacific:


12 posted on 07/31/2015 6:30:01 AM PDT by Gamecock (Many Atheists: "There is no God and I hate Him!")
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To: sukhoi-30mki

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


13 posted on 07/31/2015 6:35:44 AM PDT by Tijeras_Slim
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To: sukhoi-30mki

Both Ethiad and Emirates air do things right. They also have the newest jets, with the coolest seat-back tech.


14 posted on 07/31/2015 7:17:56 AM PDT by Demiurge2 (Define your terms!)
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