Etihad A380 Biz Class + New Abu Dhabi Airport/Lounges

[@liebnhaider]

as always a high class production ! background music hits differently this time

[@airedition]

Much appreciated!

[@theEagleBeagle]

snazzy etihad swag. nice looking Amenity kit too. Nice to see them not be afraid to let the booze flow as well.

[@airedition]

Yes! 👍

[@sallyk2841]

Really enjoyed this one. Brilliant quality as always from you. Etihad seems like the more chill brother of Emirates.

[@airedition]

That’s a good characterization yeah! They’re more chill and understated.

[@justahomosapiens1861]

Just feeling inspired to fly Etihad on business class and ensure I get one of those amazing drinks and yes, certainly, the amenity kit. Appreciate your being straightforward when it comes to advising it was a comp flight by the airline and how respectful they were when it comes to the nature of your review.

[@airedition]

Thank you!

[@garypocklington3396]

Nice video. It looks like Ethiad know how to look after their passengers. Nice touches like the amenity kit, slippers etc. make the flight experience more memorable.

[@airedition]

They do a good job!

[@Altosax449]

My daughter flew Etihad from Melbourne to London and loved the service and amenity kits as well. Wonderful video so I subscribed.

[@airedition]

Amazing, thanks!

[@karlp8484]

The A380 has a laminate aluminium-fibre glass-aluminium fuselage skin. Designed at Delft university. It has excellent acoustic absorbsion properties, as well as being very strong.

[@airedition]

Interesting!

[@pledits888]

Nice Video! Very informative!

[@airedition]

Glad you think so!

[@duggsie75]

Great Video with Etihad Gabe, I like the shape of the new Amenity kits, I have never flown Etihad but I hope to in the future

[@airedition]

Thanks! Hope you get the chance soon.

[@giogianni10]

Absolutely loved the A380 everytime i flew in it. Unbelievably quiet for its size. Etihad sure do seem to have a nice business class, would love to experience it one day and see how it compares to other business class products.

[@garryrayner5709]

Great video as always. I’ve flown Etihad many times, almost always a good experience, and a gifted amenity kit would be lovely. Thanks.

[@airedition]

Thanks!

[@gunvaldsandhaland7757]

So Good To See That Etihad Have Some A380 Back In The Skys.Great Videi And Info

[@airedition]

Thanks a lot!

[@Michael-ru3rt]

Thanks again Gabriel for one of your nice reviews. I love the style presenting the pros and cons in a calm fashion occasionally letting some personal touch shine through. Please continue exactly this way. I particularly appreciate that you let us know who paid for the flight, mostly in the description or as in this case additionally pointing it out clearly. The Etihad cabin looks much better than the Emirates one which is way too golden for my taste. I also enjoy attention to detail such as the design of the lamps or the look of the mocktail. One thing I've not been aware of so far: those nice seat maps by Aerolopa which you used on your smartphone. Sure, SeatGuru has the comments on quality but the Aerolopa maps look just great.

[@bellabam8]

Thank you, Gabe & Etihad Airrways for the fantastic report on the new Zayed International Airport & EY17 flight. Firstly, I can't wait to experience the new AUH facilities including business lounge. Pleasure to see reactivated A380 grace the skies. Loving the new business class amenities kit particularly the shape & colour. Innovative idea to ditch the plastic blanket wrap in economy & passengers can re-use the lovely coloured pouch.

[@airedition]

Thank you!

[@Ian-Gould]

Once again top class Etihad review Mr LeiGh. 👍🏿

[@aznandyroo]

I really hope to get to fly Etihad one day :D their amenity kits are so cool

[@airedition]

Hope you do too!

[@DevBoyjonauth]

Great trip report Gabe and thanks for posting. Love the Amenity kit! 😊

[@airedition]

Thank you!

[@mikhailavia]

An interesting review of the flight ✈

[@airedition]

Thank you!

[@halitosis75]

❤ your videos, Gabriel. I last flew etihad a 380 in 2019 from Abu Dhabi to Sydney in first 4a, and everything about the flight was woeful. Never went back. Thanks for uploading. Always enjoyable 😊

[@airedition]

Oh no! Maybe you should give them another try. Glad you enjoy the videos!

[@EchoCharlie104]

Nice video Gabe! Etihad color branding is really nice. Beautiful livery and cabin.

[@airedition]

Yeah it is!

[@amyburrage5245]

Etihad flight definitely on my list! Thanks Gabe for the always great videos.

[@airedition]

Thank you!

[@gethinjones9075]

Excellent as always Gabe 👌🏼 and well done Etihad for such quality ✈️

[@airedition]

Thanks a ton!

[@justfIy]

That takeoff role is quieter and smoother than most taxi rolls

[@airedition]

Yeah it’s crazy!

[@brianlockyer9499]

Always a pleasure to watch your video's Gab , keep safe? see you on the next one.

[@airedition]

Thank you!

[@johammond400]

Another great video Gabe! Oh and amenity kit 🤞🏽✈️

[@airedition]

Appreciate it!

[@mr_matcheu]

Can"t wait to fly with them end of october ! Your videos definitely convinced me to try a trip in business class with Etihad ! It looks so nice! Thanks again for sharing all those adventures ;-)

[@airedition]

Nice, great to hear!

[@sn3lhest]

Looks like a nice Amenity kit from Etihad 😄

[@Jayrogg]

Etihad nail the branding and design from check in , lounge to onboard. The lounge and onboard aesthetic is so much nicer than emirates. Great review as always bud. Happy travels!

[@airedition]

Thanks! Yeah they really do.

[@acgkt]

Beautiful video for my love forever; Etihad Airways! 💜🤎 I really enjoyed it! Loved the new airport lounge and the noiseless A380 take off. Eihad cabin crews always take a good care of their guests. Hope you enjoyed Gabe x

[@airedition]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@SimRaceFly80]

Nice video Gabe showcasing what Etihad has to offer and I love the amenity kit. On arrival was that Qantas the 789 that does the Perth rotation?

[@airedition]

Yes it was! Thanks for watching 😀

[@Kai-NikolausSchmitt-u4y]

Hey Gabe, busy man but I like the calm music much more. Doesn't matter. You are always in a nice shape. Greetx from Frankfurt. Kai

[@airedition]

Hehe thank you.

[@Flying738]

I have to amit Etihad is very underrated compared to the big middle eastern carriers. but such a good video!

[@airedition]

They are! And they’ve been improving a lot last couple years.

[@w.a.1126]

Nice review & also nice amenity kit from Etihad 🤙

[@airedition]

Thanks! 👍

[@xkr510]

I haven’t used Etihad since they are not in an alliance. That being said this looked impressive, right down to the amenity kits in each class. Thanks for the video.

[@airedition]

Thanks for watching!

[@silvanostagni]

Great that Etihad has the A380 back, nice amenity kit

[@airedition]

Yeah!

[@mitchdaly868]

Etihad amazing experience

[@marwa1231]

Etihad going for sustainability with the amenity kit is amazing!

[@davido2012]

You did a seatmap ❤❤❤❤ well half 😂😂😂 Love the video!!

[@airedition]

Yeah you know, baby steps! 😄 I’ll try to keep upgrading them.

[@lanceandrews2898]

Always been a dream to fly Etihad Residence and score one of those fancy amenity kits 🎉🤑

[@airedition]

I know, really need to try First and Residence some time soon!

[@lanceandrews2898]

@@airedition I’ll be all up in that video as soon as you upload it 😁

[@dougwint]

Did LHR-AUH-LHR with Etihad a few months ago and I was quite pleased with the service onboard in business class. I was however slightly disappointed with the lounge in the new airport in AUH. Lacked something that Emirates and Qatar have. The new airport was nice though.

[@airedition]

Interesting. What did you feel was lacking in the lounge?

[@garciatunion]

I just booked a business class ticket from Abu Dhabi to Manila for 40k AAdvantaage miles and 33 usd, first flight with Etihad

[@airedition]

Ooh, great deal! I’m sure you’ll enjoy.

[@071949]

Hi Gabe, very impressive airport, and the flight on Etihad itself was an enjoyable experience. Thank you for taking us along. RogerC 8/31/24

[@airedition]

Thanks for watching Roger!

[@jamessmitka8066]

Well, Etihad got their money’s worth giving you that business seat due to the quality review you gave them. I think the review was indeed warranted! That was so comfortable just watching during flight, even at home just sitting in front of my iMac! Planes, that big, are not selling in the USA! The Boeing 777X is still having problems and US carriers are not buying. I am sure you will enjoy the Etihad “Super” again if the chance arrives. Thanks - Jim

[@airedition]

Thanks Jim!

[@mitchdaly868]

Etihad airlines has one of the best amenity kits.

[@IanHannah-cn8pm]

The new airport in Abu Dhabi looked spectacular Never been on an A380 never mind an Etihad A380. Never mind, maybe some day !

[@airedition]

I hope you get the chance!

[@tompathepr0]

Hey Gabe, Really apprectiate this Etihad video ;) beautiful amenity kit aswell. Peace!

[@airedition]

Thanks!

[@jakoo5358]

I am flying with etihad 's 787-10 in economy from Vienna to AUH. Found such a good price for return ticket - 140 eur.

[@airedition]

Amazing fare!

[@RN-DNP]

Etihad is definitely on par with Emirates.

[@airedition]

I would say far better!!

[@SkyPilotXSX]

Great video, as always. Been a while since I’ve flown Etihad, are you ever at home Gabe?

[@airedition]

Hehe I do manage to be home more than it looks like 😄

[@SkyPilotXSX]

@@airedition I’ve flown Emirates Business Class many times; how does Etihad compare if you had to choose? 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@airedition]

@@SkyPilotXSXI think Etihad is a lot better. Better seat and more consistent service.

[@SkyPilotXSX]

@@airedition Duly noted thank you! 🙏🏽

[@Jafinamore]

So funny that wicked fancy airport has a TGI Fridays

[@airedition]

Hehe yes

[@migueljorgefurtado]

Sadly I have never flown with Etihad, but those amenity kits (does plural count?😅) sure look nice. Another great video like always!

[@airedition]

Thank you! Yes it does count 😄

[@paichooblogs5188]

Etihad is a remarkable airline.

[@airedition]

They are pretty special!

[@SuperJumbone]

Author great video. Thoroughly enjoy seeing the A380. I have to ask though. What plug adaptor is that in your seat? Two 100w usb-c? And it looks like it has a vertical plug? That thing looks super useful for flights.

[@airedition]

Well spotted. Yeah it is very useful for travel in general. Quite adaptable because you can move the plug end around. Made by chargeasap. But I’ve seen others that are newer and look even better!

[@cnx5134]

Loved this Etihad video! The “memory foam super squishy pillow” is actually the mattress topper😂

[@airedition]

Haha oh yeah! I think I knew that at some point and then forgot it 😃

[@cnx5134]

Etihad has such a nice amenity kit

[@ianwillmer8644]

so looking forward to my flight with etihad heathrow to manila in a few weeks and hope there will be socks in the ammenity kit

[@airedition]

Sounds like fun!

[@ianwillmer8644]

@@airedition i have used turkish airlines "not very good at all and last year i used qatar q suite which was great unfortunately 2hr delay messed up my transfer from doha to manila and a domestic flight but i must say qatar payed compensation without any areguments so very pleasing

[@spewp]

22:52 - Even at Business Class pricing, still can't escape screaming children huh.

[@airedition]

I mean, it can be unpleasant, and it was annoying for the video, but what are you gonna do? Babies need to fly too sometimes, and crying is a natural part of being a baby.

[@oluwafemiadelusi2529]

Nice videoooo

[@airedition]

Thank you very much!

[@jennifertremley2724]

Love your videos! #Etihad

[@airedition]

Thanks! 🙏

[@Daveodaddeo101]

Is it me, or did the Etihad pilot land slightly short at LHR? Like the amenity kit too. Great vid, cheers!

[@airedition]

Hmm it’s hard to be sure!

[@WINGSANDRAILS]

Know what you mean!

[@walkwithjonas7920]

Amazing video - just a quick question: what’s the food like in the lounge? Didn’t see anything in the video 😢

[@airedition]

Thanks! I was there just as they were going to start putting out the lunch buffet, so didn’t get to really sample anything. Next time!

[@JazzyJae88]

Pick me for the Etihad giveaway lol.

[@gantengcantik332]

Bro..., Indonesia.. Garuda Indonesia...✈️✈️🇮🇩🕺🕺🤟

[@airedition]

It’s on the list!

[@gantengcantik332]

@@airedition Thank you bro.., waiting for the show on KZbin Indonesian citizens......🔥🔥🤟🕺✈️ 

[@phantomopera5525]

The problem with Etihad and Emirates is that, as good as they may be, they'll always be compared to Qatar and fall short. And love the amenity kits!

[@sva60_cyyz59]

At YYZ Qatar isn’t an option, so Emirates and Etihad it is!

[@sanjayvijayasundaram2813]

Do you like emirates and want to fly with them again

[@airedition]

I have very mixed feelings about Emirates and tend to think they don’t deserve the hype they get BUT I would happily fly them again.

[@rudysy4917]

how was the food on Etihad?

[@airedition]

I covered that in the video!

[@oblongmusic3389]

The new Zayed airport does look quite good, but they’re price gouging way too far .. I had to pay more than double what I’d pay for a great coffee in central London, for something very ordinary with sour milk in it .. £8.50 , coffee lovers .. admittedly it’s better than the old AUH , where I got food poisoning before .. Etihad business class is definitely a good product , but their economy products are very hit and miss, depending on the route .. I recently was subjected to the 2nd worst flight of my life from the new AUH to Manila.. it was shockingly bad .. and they shouldn’t treat people (especially paying customers) that way in 2024 .. I don’t know if I’ll bother with them again ..

[@MumDoma-m7k]

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[@607_steve]

I could listen to you talk about airplanes all day. 🫠 Radar obsessed since the beginning.

[@airedition]

Nice, thanks!

[@АнастасияПетрова-с8п]

Advertise 380 sell 321 😂😂😂 Etihad is a hard pass. Emirates or QR any day!😊

[@airedition]

Or you could just avoid those 321s!

[@АнастасияПетрова-с8п]

@@airedition Tell me you’re stupid without telling me you’re stupid.