Flying in Etihad’s 3 ROOM FIRST CLASS Apartment!

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

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[@Shane76788]

That’s opinion not facts

[@kenhiett5266]

I don't think of homeless ppl as needy. I think of them as having mental or emotional problems because it's almost always the cause. It's the people who buy a 3 room suite for a flight who are truly needy, because the underlying psychology that leads to such things is insecurity.

[@WalterDWormack214]

Excuse my 'paranoia' but could a American person of color, with considerable financial means, be allowed to book passage, and access the opulence of ETIHAD's "The Residence" Travel Lounge? I am asking, because should I manage to ever achieve my lifelong dream, of a "POSITIVE REVERSAL of FORTUNE", I intend to make Traveling, as a 'Premium' 1st Class Passenger, on as many of the Worlds Major Premiere Air Carriers, (ETIHAD, EMIRATES, BRITISH AIRWAYS, etc), as my Positive Reversal of Fortune, will allow. Thanking you, in advance. Respectfully... W. D. Wormack. P.S., please excuse my somewhat 'atrocious' attempts at English punctuation.

[@pints6994]

@@kenhiett5266nothing wrong with someone spending their own money in whatever way they choose. Instead of worrying so much about how others spend their own hard earned money, maybe you should consider spending more time earning your own?

[@kenhiett5266]

@@pints6994 I didn't argue otherwise. I'm merely pointing out what very few people realize because I've studied psychology as it relates to evo-biology and fear based motivations. What most think of as aspirational is actually a product of irrational fears that came about when our species was being shaped by the pressues of a much leaner environment. An environment in which we might not make it through winter, dry season, etc., if we didn't collect every resource possible manifests as decadence in our modern world of abundance. The only chance of progressing societies beyond conflict, corruption, and wild disparities that lead to renewal/collapse cycles, we'll have to learn that the law of moderation applies to everything. Including all things monetary.

[@ianhamilton396]

The Mile High Club has never been more comfortable or private.

[@FairyChild_For_Freedom-Justice]

TMI 😂😂😂

[@stetson999]

Yeah, i wish i lost my virginity there instead of a US airways 737. 😢

[@JacksonKillroy]

You know private jets exist right

[@SinaLaJuanaLewis]

😂😂😂

[@littleraeofsunshine]

Eh, there is still a window into the residence crew can use to check that seatbelts are fastened in the private bedroom 😂

[@po350]

Etihad A380 the Residence is by far the most luxurious air travel out there... If I am gonna be indulging on air, this will be it...

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Totally! Can’t get any better that this

[@wolfganghofmann3977]

Dude I can’t even imagine flying in this residence , it’s definitely a rare experience, thanks for bringing it to us , cheers man 🍻.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Thanks!!

[@arkamukhopadhyay9111]

​@@PatrickSheaAviationgreat video mate. Did I really hear you say you got THE residence for $4,100?

[@gluecksdrache2054]

Prices depending on origin if I got it right. Difference for the leg Abu Dhabi - > London one way for upselling First to The Residence was 2,100 USD.

[@Tsenngu]

Dayum. 4100 including the residence? I would say all in all that is a fantastic price. Ok so the flight is only 7 hours so not the longest where you actually "need" the bedroom but still with your own lavatory , bedroom and a comfy livingroom on a plane is quite insane for the price. Thanks alot for showing us everything in this flight.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Totally agree ~4000 is a steal for this seat, even with the downgrade of service from the pre Covid days. I do wish I was able to enjoy it for a bit longer, but maybe if they do actually bring it back to the western hemisphere

[@marcambouphaure]

Oh God, that was a fantastic trip report. You're right, 7 hours is not enough to fully appreciate the residence, which is the best 1st class in the sky to my opinion 😊

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Totally! Thanks!

[@Out_And_About1872]

Abu Dhabi to New York with the A380 starting again next year.

[@Chuck8541]

I'd play it up when being escorted. Baseball cap, and sunglasses. The whole 9 yards. Just for the fun of it. lol

[@WarlockofSF]

Wow cool vlog! That residence in the sky is absolutely amazing. It’s unbelievable that you have 3 rooms and that huge bed plus a private lounge on the ground, and for only $4,200 !!

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

“Only 4200” 🤣. But yea, it is incredible!

[@WarlockofSF]

@@PatrickSheaAviation I mean as opposed to $10,000 !

[@bigsarge8795]

Great stuff. It just boggles my mind sometimes what people can build nowadays. It's amazing

[@realulli]

You might want to take a look at how the airships looked, almost 100 years ago. They weren't as fast, but at least as luxurious.

[@nicholaschou8220]

Another great review. Loved the details of your videos. I have flown the Apartments before COVID from LHR-AUH-BOM, and this brought back good memories. But being able to try the Residence is next level! Glad you got to experience it!

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Thanks man! Safe travels!

[@aidenhodges6526]

Great video, I applaud you for taking the time to fly on all these planes and bring us great trip reports. I hope to one day go on this plane/seat and maybe a longer flight. Again great job and thanks for all your hard work.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

I agree! Thanks man!

[@Milkyway109]

​@@PatrickSheaAviationwow, big ego 🤯

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

@@Milkyway109 🤔🤔🤨🤨

[@Milkyway109]

@PatrickSheaAviation ??? You ok boy ? 😡

[@silverflight5777]

They were like "why do we force people to join the mile high club in the washrooms? Let's give them a private bed"

[@badlarry172]

yes as this kid would say "its a game changer"

[@ESC_ChrisM]

I’ve been through the new terminal (Terminal A, it’s called, for some reason) in December and will go back through in a few days, with business lounge access (flying Etihad business back from Bangkok to Oslo). It’s a very nice new terminal. Comfortable, bright and has everything I like about airports - high ceilings, large windows, open spaces. Not so many shops yet but they’ll come slowly in the coming months I’m sure. The residence looks wonderful. Glad to see you enjoyed it!

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

That’s awesome! I gotta try that our

[@rexpayne7836]

What an incredible experience. That makes flying fun. Great content and presentation. 🇦🇺 😊

[@davidholwell4284]

Honestly, I think I Patrick is the most comprehensive flight reviewer on KZbin! Every detail covered... Which is what we want to see if any of us ever want to book, or dream of booking such flights

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Thanks man!!

[@edgardacuba8392]

Great video as always! If this flight was on Oct 31st you were doing some serious back to back flying time to go around the world! Oct 29: SFO-MNL inaugural United flight Oct 31: MNL-KUL | KUL-AUH | AUH-LHR | LHR-SFO At least you were in the lap of luxury for most of it!

[@johnmichaeloconnor8810]

Your video of the residence has the best production values and best elucidation of all aspects of the service of all the ones I have viewed.

[@empeiriwnsyllektis]

about the coffee, if i understand correctly there was the liquid in the cup and at the bottom of it there was something lke mud? that's how that coffee is(you dont drink the mud haha). We have it also in Greece.

[@PoshLife123]

What an experience!!! Being in New York I would love that option from JFK to Sao Paulo or JFK to Honolulu. Longer haul would make all that opulence more worth it to me. 👍👍👍

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Totally! They are bringing it back to New York. So if you’re going to/through the Middle East and have an extra $10k, you can spend some good time onboard!

[@jthepickle7]

$4100 - not bad. How much to ride with the landing gear?

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

lol depends if you survive the tight squeeze 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@paulshigeta1173]

Outstanding review! you covered all the important parts fully and clearly - look forward to the experience myself.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

I hope you get to try it out! And now they’re in the brand new terminal

[@vinniechudam1835]

You didn't fasten your seatbelt while you were in bed, you fastened your BED-belt 😀 Amazing stuff as always. One can only dream about experiencing this uber-luxury. Amazing content, the secret room, the plane, the service and attention to detail, just incredible. Great job!

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Lol, of course! Thanks!

[@GregCurtin45]

The best part of this video tour is your commentary. I really enjoyed your honesty, past experiences, and open mindedness to whatever comes nest. This is the way Vlogs need to be done. One small request for future videos: Every f***g video of a take off and landing is out the window. If you have an opportunity to showcase a plane taking off/landing video via the landing gear or tail cam -- why not? Enjoyed every second of your video and thank you for the time taken to film, edit, and post for all of us to enjoy.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

I’ve always wondered if the tail cams would give better takeoff views. I felt like out the window was a bit more authentic, but I’d be open to trying it out in a future video! Thanks man!!

[@russell_szabados]

The powder is part of the Turkish coffee experience! I love that stuff, but it's brutally strong.

[@elliebeep27]

What an amazing place in the sky! I can't even imagine how freaking cool this must have been. Thanks for sharing it with us. I bet the ME emirs and such are why these airlines really go wild with these opportunities, if they aren't flying privately I guess! Pretty amazing for the $4k for this, but hey, what an experience!!!

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Totally! I would assume that's why they lowered the amount of service and cost, since the people that could afford it would just charter a jet, but now it means that a few more people are able to experience it!

[@elliebeep27]

@@PatrickSheaAviation Hoping one day I can make it though I have zero desire to go to DXB or AUH! Maybe as a layover? (I just tend to go to Europe so it's just been VS JFK-LHR for me lately or I tried AF business yesterday CDG-JFK!) Can't believe there are SHOWERS! And your own living room! We are living in an alternate dimension lol

[@michaelgordon8763]

Agreed...WOW...that was a lot of fun to watch and a good reminder for North American based carriers to do more to excel in service, spaces, amenities, food and beverages. Regrettably, the airlines based in the Emirates are not aligned with One World, SkyTeam or Star Alliance. Your narration is great and I appreciate you add some humour now and again...Thanks Patrick!

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Thanks! Honestly the model of these cabins don’t translate as well to the north american carriers, just because of the route structure and mission being so different. I would like to see Etihad and Emirates join an alliance, and not just interline partners. Maybe one day

[@shelleyking8450]

North American carriers, for the most part, could care less if you even survive your flight. There is no possible way any of them would EVER change their mindset and corporate plan from ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM profits to having even a tiny concern about customer service. To them, fliers a basically the same as Amazon packages.

[@rodpettet2819]

I've flown in many planes from DC3, Britannia, Comet, VC10, 727, 737 most Airbuses and the Embraer and a few I've missed. (Some military). But of all the planes the A380 is the best by far. So many wanted to write it off prematurely, so I'm glad this wonderful plane is back in service.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Agreed! From first class to economy, it’s a great flight every time

[@mandepilot]

I've watched a dozen YTubers review the Residence over the years....yours was the best review by far!

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Thanks! I appreciate it!

[@HughRapson]

Wow! Great video. We recently flew from Perth to Heathrow with Qatar. It was very good, but when we arrived at Heathrow it was terrible. Transfer from T4 to T5 took an hour. Mostly because nobody knew what was going on.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Thanks! Yea the Heathrow transfer game may as well be an Olympic sport

[@SuzetteGrist]

I used to fly every other year to uk from SA. My best flight was Ethihad, my last trip in 2016. Brilliant. A380. Top tourist upgraded . Real food, leather seats, metal fighting irons, so good. I told steward I was ex BA in the good old days and after pax left he gave me a guided tour of upstairs. Brill crew, a wonderful experience.

[@odzergaming]

Leather seats ain’t something to be proud of, all budget airlines use leather seats

[@delibakerytravel]

I Am Speechless, I Am 65 And My Studio In San Diego Is Not Much Bigger. Not Complaining!! The Plane Is Beautiful And The Food As Always Looked Delicious. I Agree The Lounge Looked Like It Had Seen Better Days. Happy Travels!! ✈️ Love Your Channel.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Thanks! Safe travels, from NorCal!

[@mynewyork165]

How could they forget the meals??? How did they compensate you for that?

[@jackshittle]

This would come in handy for my flights from PHL to MCO.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Sittin here for that couple hour flight 👀 why not 🤷‍♂️

[@CitiZenFree-pz8ts]

Great review. Your self effacing humour is refreshing. And I thought Singapore's suites were extravagant -- not even close to The Residence. And.... NordVPN rocks. Glad you've hooked up with them for some sponsorship.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Thanks man!

[@MqLei]

The best part of this video is when you say BA forgot to load the second meal🤣To BA it's not surprising but it's so funny with the context here

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Lol... it really brought me back to reality 😂

[@kuxica]

You got this flight at a steal. Good job!

[@crazyone61]

Cool video, thanks for sharing. You definitely got a really good deal on the price of the ticket.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Thanks!

[@mymojocx7]

Thanks for sharing the adventure. I liked the shots out the windows, too. I had no idea that they had planes like this.

[@grgygantz6760]

Patrick, thank you for taking us along on your trip. I think if I, was getting waited on like that. I wouldn’t want to get off the plane. Truly amazing experience.

[@rod_at_adelaide5766]

Great review Patrick, an amazing flight. I got the impression you had cabin fever in that first lounge it was kind of strange, I think I would have preferred a first class or business lounge where you could at least talk to people if you wanted to. The residence is amazing but so over the top. I think it's a bit of an experiment that isn't going to age well as it's too expensive especially for a mid haul flight. But you never know it is still cheaper than a private jet but offers the same sort of service.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

It’s definitely an interesting middle ground between first class and a private jet. They’ve brought it back to New York and sounds like Toronto, Bangkok, or Sydney are in potential plans. For long haul routes it seems to make much more sense… even if it is way out of my price range 🫠

[@Sydorrah]

That's like Emirates and Singapore first class had a baby lol you sure got a steal under 5k for such an amazing experience. I can definitely understand that being in the 5 digits price tag. That lounge and escort access definitely says VVIP. Thanks for sharing

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Thanks! Yea I am glad I got to try it, although it’s definitely a reduction from what it was pre-Covid

[@LordXerxes]

@@PatrickSheaAviationeven with all I just saw. Can you tell me an idea of what it was like pre-Covid or at least what others got that you didn’t get?

[@MrTimbeatty]

lol. I believe Turkish coffee is unfiltered so the "powder" was coffee grinds. Definitely part of the experience. A friend of mine from middle east when I asked about filters, he said "that's what teeth are for."

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Ha! I love it. I haven’t been to Turkey still so it was a first for me

[@edward88881]

Fantastic review the flight. Emirates might win an award for the most beautiful plate ware - the gold rimmed tea saucers were something special. Guinness Book of World Records for being the first person to do push-ups on the Residence Lounge floor? 😀

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Ha! Thanks man!

[@jih-pu4xe]

That Turkish coffee with all the powder at the bottom is totally authentic. It's how they make it. Once served it should not be stirred. Any sweetener is added whilst making the coffee so they would ask you if you want it sweet, medium or without sugar. Turkish coffee should be drunk whilst sipping plain water. Once you reach the dense powder at the bottom of the coffee cup, stop drinking, the powdery part should not be consumed.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Good to know. Thanks

[@Jeffrey_L]

What’s up with bugs at 11:11? Would you have to pay extra for a bug free experience

[@worldwide7657]

Was looking for this comment , I had to rewind it a few times wow.

[@erinscovell1039]

Excellent video, and one of my favorite bucket list items: The Residence. You gained a new follower, and I love your narrating. Your voice made the video much more enjoyable.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Thanks!! Glad you liked it

[@georginathompson3788]

I’ve flown on the Emirates A380 and I thought that was the best it gets. This is another level. Need to definitely do it.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Totally! It’s in a class of its own! And now it’s back in the US as well as UK

[@jcnalley1024]

That was incredible! I would love to get to try the residence. Thank you for sharing!!!

[@prismofrandom6080]

I already know this is a fantastic video to watch while eating. Keep up the great work, love the detail!

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Thanks!!

[@jimjefftube]

Another good job Patrick! Enjoyed your review.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Thanks man!

[@janeceeastwood8035]

I’m with you about the lack of California wines, but I’m actually surprised there were any at all.

[@davidcole333]

Patrick that was the experience of a lifetime. So happy for you that you got to put this feather in your cap. Thanks for taking us along.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Thank you!! It was incredible!

[@runawaytechgal1467]

Turkish coffee is amazing and indeed has the coffee grounds IN the cup.

[@Chuck8541]

omg, 4200 bucks? That's SO doable! And a nice 7 hour flight too! Wouldn't want a super long flight - where you sleep away most of it. haha

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

I guess, but when I flew emirates to sfo I had ~17 hours on board so I had plenty of time to enjoy it all and sleep for 8-9 hours. I’d take that in a heartbeat!

[@Chuck8541]

@@PatrickSheaAviation Wow! Yeah, that's long enough to wake up and enjoy it again. lol

[@jcbaily5559]

Amazing, truly amazing! Unfortunately, I don't think I will ever be able to enjoy that service but at least, I have you to show us the way....thanks for all your hard work....it was a pleasure!

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Thanks!

[@watericed777]

4200 is quite cheap for The Residence. It’s basically three first class seats (not to mention the privacy and experience - being able to choose first or last to board as you’re the only residence seat on the flight) so you’re looking at 1400 per first class seat basically. Can’t see how it’s very economically rewarding for the airline (compared to regular business or first class) especially with the staffing required for the additional attention like three staff escorting you to your boarding. Doubt it will remain at 4200 for long and likely back to the 10k-30k price tag at least. Looks like you got a great deal. Thanks for sharing your experience. Interesting to watch. Would be a nice experience but don’t see myself flying on a middle eastern airline conveniently.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Well they have significantly reduced the amount of extra features that each residence passenger has so it is cheaper. Also, if you book only AUB-LHR (not connecting from KUL), it’s closer to $7-8000

[@roelvillamor1471]

Very Classy Patrick!!! Nice review!

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Thanks!

[@tcai5341]

I heard the same rumor about Toronto while I was flying in First Apartments recently. Which is... Surprising? Would think there's more premium demand to a place like JFK.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Yea it surprises me as well. Maybe fuel costs 🤷‍♂️

[@XLRSAv]

Patrick, you are killing it with your recent videos! Fantastic job!

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Thanks man!!

[@thu-bu1hf]

4,200 USD for this trip seems to be a really good deal, according to other information on the internets, round-trips in The Residence usually go for 20k-30k USD.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Oh yea it can definitely be expensive. I spent a ton of time plugging in different dates and destinations. I only got it that cheap because I booked it starting in Kuala Lumpur. If I had only booked the segment from Abu Dhabi to London alone it would have been about $8k

[@jennylim1558]

I was really surprised that it cost only $4,200, which was such a great deal. Was thinking it might cost at least over $10K! Thanks so much for sharing the experience, all the lounge and inflight details and mosty importantly the cost. Fantastic video and Great Job 🙏

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

It definitely can cost $10k depending on how you book. If you only book Abu Dhabi to London or JFK, it’s crazy expensive. The trick is to be super flexible with dates, and book it as a connecting journey. I started in Kuala Lumpur for example

[@aidanhawes2588]

Image being in the class before the resident and you wake up from a nap and you randomly hear clapping but you don’t see the flight attendants or other passengers clapping their hands and the clapping is on going

[@julianbarber4708]

Amazing!

[@gunvaldsandhaland7757]

I Love The Out Doors Camers On Airbus Wide Body AirCraft.Great Trip Report

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Same here! Thanks!

[@da480]

Great video. With regards to Etihad and it’s place among peers, I think, we will agree that Residence passengers do not make or break the airline, so we go level down to business and economy, Etihad is not quite in the same league as Emirates or Qatar, but they are not as expensive, generally. Etihad will do better when/if they join an alliance, possibly Sky.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

I agree, although this was my first time flying them so I will have to fly their economy class. That being said, from an economical standpoint at least, the premium cabins are the most important to the company

[@warrenharding3177]

Amazing. . unbelievable caring by staff.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Totally! They were great

[@dcallan812]

I wonder how good the sound proofing is in the bedroom? Not for people going to sleep. ☺ great video 2x👍

[@FerociousPancake888]

$4200 for that is honestly so good. Hopefully they add a route to Dubai. Honestly emirates and etihad just absolutely destroy US Airlines in terms of basically everything with flights. They should take notes.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

It took some work to find that price but was definitely worth it after saving up. As for US airlines, as with most North American and European carriers, they just don’t have the same market so investing the money in ways like Etihad and Emirates would just end up crippling them. Different strategies, but US carriers have been definitely improving since Covid

[@edikke]

Cost: $4,200.....says it all

[@TaliaIGhul]

I came home from my Christmas vacation in First Class. But this flight you had makes my experience look like coach in comparison due to everything you got. Though I still thought it was the best flight I ever took.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

lol this one did kinda ruin all other first classes forever….

[@joshflodin2108]

Patrick, you're an outstanding creator and narrator, very impressed with your detailed descriptive free-flowing video! Is this what your degree is in? I look forward to future videos!

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Thanks! It’s *kinda* in this… aviation related at least

[@joshflodin2108]

Keep up the great work! My nephew is plotting his future steps after another year and a half after high school. He definitely has a creative side, especially when it comes to making videos. I was so impressed with yours, I sent it to him, knowing he would appreciate the work you put into your pieces!

[@MelRunsThings]

Just found you today & enjoying your video. I'm still watching, but had to stop & giggle with you getting bored/ stir crazy in your private lounge. Have you ever watched the series "the 100"? There's an episode, when a character us stuck in a bunker & starts going a bit mad. You just reminded me of that scene.

[@mikesimons1544]

Fantastic find for the cost. Hopefully if the Emirates A380 refit goes thru, more will be similar, or maybe better. I've booked 1st class back in 1984 on United believe it or not for around $10k, where we did have beluga, and carved roast, but no where near the space (being 747).

[@markweaver3352]

Fascinating.

[@PassportBrosBusinessClass]

13 hours from JFK to Dubai. I absolutely must be on the A380 and I absolutely must be in business class. It's so hard to fight against the advertising, but maybe the next time I head to the Middle East or Africa (Tanzania possibly), I'll try Etihad over Emirates. But Emirates' advertising has a grip on me.

[@PassportBrosBusinessClass]

$4000 ??? to fly from JFK to Dubai and Maldives roundtrip it cost me $4800 plus traveler's insurance and tax which was slightly more than $5000

[@BruceDSouza]

The Residence looks so royal!!! Thank you for the video 🙏🏽Emirates will always be my favorite airline 😃

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Thanks! Emirates definitely is a favorite for plenty of travelers

[@PassportBrosBusinessClass]

I recently flew Emirates Business Class from NYC to Dubai to Maldives roundtrip. As far as the MENUS go, I'm more than satisfied chugging down MOET and having a Red or White Wine with lunch and dinner. I'll probably never order a cheese board again as I wasted 30% of it. Every single one of those "Indian/Arab entrees is about a $10 value.

[@dinorudyroy]

Wow in 10-20 years the experience will be even better , so that even the longest flying time around the globe won‘t be enough to enjoy …

[@davidk7805]

Got an amazing deal. Taking a shower during flight crazy. Like the pres on Air Force 1. Laughed last couple of minutes,, back to reality, in economy in the middle, with bad snacks lol.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Agreed the deal is incredible! Economy sure was humbling though

[@badactor3440]

I will soon have the opportunity to fly business class on Emirates. Can't wait.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

That’s awesome! I haven’t actually tried their business class before only economy class and then the one first class journey last year

[@kendorman6567]

I know the residence used to come with your own private Butler at the airport and on the plane itself and your own private chef. I'm guessing post covid they must have got rid of those things but it is still a very awesome product

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

The lounge still has someone tending to you, but onboard you’re just another first class passenger, just with a paid seat upgrade. Personally, I’m totally fine with it

[@ParDesBiais]

I didn't know a bathroom counts as a "real" room. Thats cool... so from now on i have a 6 room apartment and i always travel in a 2 room apartment flight

[@kavs79]

There can never be a dull moment when you fly this way..Dude are you lucky or are you lucky..thanks for the video😀

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Ha totally! Thanks man

[@randyk7699]

Great video! Thank you for sharing.

[@IzakNiemann]

Nice. Please provide a link to where you purchased your steel suitcase I saw under the bed. Thanks.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

It’s all in the caption

[@IzakNiemann]

I really can't find it... please post the link in a reply if you don't mind.

[@alaskafan21]

Thank you for sharing your world travels. It most likely will be the only way I see some places. I enjoy your vids for the content as they provide tons of information.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Thank you! I totally feel fortunate to be able to explore some of these places

[@paulkazzer]

Thank you for a great review. They should return to Sydney. QR flies one daily while EK and SQ have multiple daily 380 flights with full very expensive first class cabins. Etihad is far superior.

[@jbentley75]

Great review - thank you. What a great product which sets it apart from its competitors. The one thing that let's it down though is the comparatively poor standard of Champagnes and wines on offer - way behind all other carriers of a similar level. Good you saw BA's abysmal Economy offering as part of the same trip.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Lol it was definitely a good comparison. Thanks!

[@onama01]

The suite is so inviting.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Totally!

[@marccastell6724]

We have all seen The Residence vlogs. This is the first one that was described AFTER the flight. It really took away from the video. Film it ‘live’ to get more views. Still a great video.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Thanks but filming it live means I can’t get all the voice in there. Not tryna be talking in the middle of the flight

[@leich71]

Hi Patrick. Thanks a lot for sharing this fantastic trip with us. I have one question: for this 3-room first class apartment, can I fly with two persons by paying the extra fees for one more person? Or I can only fly by myself? Thanks.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

I believe that if you're sharing the space with someone else, the upgrade fee is slightly reduced for each person, but it may depend on the date. I would just check the website when making the booking

[@leich71]

@@PatrickSheaAviation Well noted with many thanks, Patrick.

[@sigalroman8547]

What a steal

[@nonsensu13]

16:35 Thai Airways (ex Hong Kong Airlines) A350-900 F-WTAQ >> HS-THV ferried Nov 5 AUH-BKK

[@randyredman]

I thought you meant 3 bedroom on the plane lol 7:54

[@dianeschroeder3980]

That was amazing! Great job with the video❤️✈️

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Thanks!!

[@craiga6102]

This is wildddd. Respect ✌️

[@brendanpottier884]

Thank you for another amazing video. I just love all the detail and you have a nice voice too 🙂. Looking forward to more amazing videos from you.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Thanks!

[@timbaltutan]

You guessed it right about the coffee lol The powder(coffee) should have settled and you should have drunk the liquid and you stop when you reach the settled coffee...

[@marspp]

You summed it up nicely as to why people can and do pay for this: privacy really is important to them so they pay the mega bucks to have it.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

For sure. If someone has the money, there’s no better way to travel commercially