IS THIS THE BEST AIRLINE IN THE MIDDLE EAST?

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This is a comprehensive Flight Review of Etihad.
Class: Business & Economy
Route: Colombo (CMB) to London (LHR) via Abu Dhabi (AUH)
Plane: Boeing 787-9 & Airbus A380-800
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[@SuHo-bp1iy]

I once heard a saying. The A380 was built for the passengers. The B787 was built for the airlines. I've always found the 380 more comfortable, regardless of the airline flying it, and if I can, I'll always go for rotes where a 380 is flying. They're going to be around for a few more years yet!

[@VicariousVoyager]

Bruh, you didn't tell me you were going to put my face in it 💀

[@GiovanniPietro9000]

Time to sue him, bro 😂

[@JoshCahill]

Everyone should see your glorious face!

[@_msraviation]

No way he’s still alive

[@SusanS777]

Missing your reviews

[@dds3524]

Better call Saul !

[@AlexanderGeorge]

Glad you had a good experience Josh. As crew, I always try to keep the loo spotless 😂 I should do a video reaction on this. Thoroughly enjoyed it! Best regards

[@vladilenkalatschev4915]

What I really appreciate about the Boeing 787 is its huge windows and a futuristic interior

[@666Counterforce]

Etihad business class is one of my favorites. Food is delicious. I love to have the steak sandwich in between meals lol - and lounges in Abu Dhabi are nice to hang out. Never disappointed. 👍

[@MiaMiller-ub6yu]

Etihad Airways is the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, famous for its high-class service and luxurious cabin design.

[@TheCybernatoruk]

I haven't watched Saving Private Ryan in years. Probably my 2 favourite war movies are full metal jacket and Black Hawk Down.

[@brunoanvi]

All Quiet on the Western Front is pretty good as well

[@PerseusNania]

The best movie of all time is Shawshank redemption

[@Cali-707-ica]

Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. one of my all time favorite movies.

[@PassportBrosBusinessClass]

10:03 THE A380 spoiled us all. The economy class and business class are what flying should be. Now the corporate bean counters want to end it. Keep us stuffed in sardine cans. Ever since I flew business class on Emirates A380 (NYC to Dubai to Seychelles) I promised myself I would never fly economy again. I keep a spare credit card just to book my flights.

[@exile220ify]

I flew the A380 only once, LAX to SYD. In economy. It was *FAR* and away the best economy-class flight I've ever taken. It's so sad they're going away.

[@PassportBrosBusinessClass]

@@exile220ify considering the downfall of Boeing, it’s very possible the A380 will be around for a little while. I don’t expect Emirates or Etihad to stop using them anytime soon. The same goes for Asiana and a few other airlines that have high volume.

[@nabeelshariff6006]

@@exile220ifydon’t worry, emirates will keep it operational well into the 2030s

[@PixelVibe42]

Agree! Last year was a LHR - DXB hop on EK A380 Business Class, just a fantastic experience. Then an onward connection (5 hours) on EK B773 Business Class - really good, but straight away 'not A380 good' ... !

[@teazerfemi]

My Fantastic josh where have been hiding? We missed you a lot in Nigeria 🇳🇬, thanks great man for this lovely video

[@zorbathegreek192]

I always enjoy my trips to Sri Lanka, the head wobble when chatting is a fun thing, especially when they are saying yes, but the head is saying no!

[@paulmoeller5220]

Glad you're back. Was getting worried.

[@mikenewland3908]

Always look forward to a new honest video to be released Thanks Josh!

[@AlmostFadedz]

HOW DID U FRIDKING COMMENT ONE DAY AGO,oh u paid to be memberr and u get access earlier?

[@60frederick]

My favorite movies are „Mars attacks!“, „The Blues Brothers“ and „John Wick Chapter I-IV“…. Thank you very much. Josh, for sharing your flight experience video with us.

[@castlehighschool]

I flew with Etihad last year from Frankfurt to Tokyo and back. The first leg was on the 787-10 and the second on the -9. It was like to completely different experiences. The -10 seemed more modern, spacious and they had metal cutlery. Nevertheless I was impressed with the 3 meal options and the outstanding service. And of course I booked the two seats at the back you mentioned in your video about them - thanks for the tip! Just for someone who thinks about flying with them: only one item on board is allowed and they will weigh it.

[@MrDoobee1]

Welcome back Josh. I thought my KZbin was broken. So happy to see you back :)

[@simonstarke4788]

Great to see the new vid josh

[@aerofoca]

❤❤ Love your videos Josh. You're my favorire reviewer and love your enthusiasm and passion for aviation. It is unparalleled!

[@vangestelwijnen]

Cool Josh, nice to see another review by you.

[@sagegoel463]

hows the video going so far

[@kemi1937]

I booked my Qatar flight from Sydney to Helsinki via Doha before your stupid ban. Ground staff are confused (as if no one travelled from Syd to Hel before) but the staff were amazing on board. After seeing your review I was stressed...but crew were amazing....my connecting flight was cancelled (but Finnairs fault as I hear). I then flew home from Gatwick to Sydney. I rate Qatar. You should not have been banned, thats wrong...Just sharing my experience

[@Official_Maryam6]

Feels like forever since I saw you! Missed your videos

[@rosstravels.official]

Look at that! I literally just booked a flight on Etihad for the first time for September from (Australia - Singapore first) Singapore to Frankfurt and then boom I see this video!! Great work Josh as always and I’m hoping to do a review myself on that journey and hopefully it’s up to your flight review standards 👏🏾😂 I’ll try my best lol.

[@AlusionOSRS]

Missed you Josh! Cant wait for the summer flights this year! LETS GO!!

[@gbb0131]

The FA who brought your snack on the first flight is quite handsome.

[@jerrynadler2883]

gaiiiii

[@purevanilla4438]

He has an insane cheekbone structure.

[@damcoentertainment3956]

@@purevanilla4438 He's a looksmaxxer definitely.

[@purevanilla4438]

@@damcoentertainment3956 yh. His service isn’t bad tho.

[@tandl996]

From PHX on American Airlines to Chicago (AA is mentionable only in their shortcomings) and then to Mumbai via Abu Dhabi, Etihad delivered unsurpassed service. Half way around the world, it didn’t feel like it. I don’t need a suite, just a nice bed, and a little privacy. They delivered. Their lounge in AD was incredible. Great service great attendants. Loved them.

[@4evertrue830]

This is one of the few times i have watched a 3 flight review from you Josh - Sri Lanka to the Maldives, to Abu Dhabi and onto London. Fantastic editing of all flights, well done. 👏 ✔👍

[@Koldobika8A]

Nice to see you back Josh ✌🏽

[@jonathanzhang6169]

Rare to be this early, fantastic video per usual. Good to see the king has returned!

[@williamfraser27]

Another great video, Josh

[@emmanuelmayr5895]

The idea of that personal delivery is fun😂 love it

[@michaelwhite6778]

Thanks!

[@shortylucy]

Missed your videos, Josh!! You're one of my favorites! Such a wonderful trip showing business class on Dreamliner, and economy of my dream plane, the A380. Such a great video, Josh. Thanks again! 😊 Oh, can you travel to the US?? I'm getting a keyring!

[@MileHighFlyer]

Cool looking wall tiles in the lav...

[@yafeihan923]

OMG JUST CAME OUT LOVE YOUR VIDEOS 😊😊😊

[@theasianaviation]

Amazing review as always, hello from KL (im from canada).

[@beezelyparker9695]

10 seats across seems tight and their legroom is very tight especially when you have people beside you . The last time we flew with Etihad this was our experience .

[@abcduvwxyz9220]

Tremendous report

[@nurrizadjatmiko21]

Such a cool video with Etihad, Josh. If my family wants to travel to the middle east, Etihad Airways would likely be our best option. Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Part 1 is one of my favorite movie back in 2023.

[@andrewwetton9219]

Lovely video as always Josh you are my favourite reviewer. ……..From Singapore.

[@janetgillies6833]

Captain Correlli's Mandolin. Brilliant film with Nicolas Cage.

[@siphomogale779]

Greetings from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@dennismcmahon2059]

you looking very lean @joshcahill have you been dieting and keeping fit? Well done buddy! and another great review

[@aaaviation1]

Hi Josh, when did you film this? I was under the impression the new terminal was open for business months ago!

[@annaivdra2312]

Hello from Naples 🇮🇹🇮🇹

[@aryankhalilabadi1001]

Hello from Tehran

[@7mdt018]

I wondered if you had recent review of Etihad and here you are with a banger ✨, thank you Josh.

[@avonleanz]

Would love to try either the new business class or the config that you had but EY persist in flying the 777ER to Australia so we're stuck with the even older config. The crew and service are still great but the hard product is now well behind the times.

[@chandrabalanselvarajasinga6230]

I always watch your airline reviews. My favorite airlines is Emiates

[@antonymugford6863]

Nice to see you back

[@TheRareVideosXL]

What a great flight review.

[@RT-ng2sf]

Etihad is a very good airline. My family and I are flying with Etihad in June 14 from Copenhagen to Abu Dhabi. And then on with the same airline to Manila. Rudolf from Malmö Sweden ✈✈✈

[@exile220ify]

Favourite movie? Hands down, "The Blues Brothers". FANTASTIC music, great comedy, and world-record-setting number of cars destroyed. What's not to like?

[@stavrosnanos1135]

From Sydney to Abu Dhabi not good they used the Boeing 777 200ER way too small of a plane for a long haul 14 hour flight they should use the Airbus A380

[@iansmith2549]

Looked like you were the only passenger on the Columbo to Maldives leg.

[@RealisticBusinessForecasting]

Etihad's internet package is reasonable - on flights below 7 hours' block time (e.g. MAD-AUH, as I flew recently) but, as soon as the block time goes over the 7 hour mark (e.g. AUH-MAD) the prices are double, if not higher. So, not quite so reasonable!

[@CallieMasters5000]

What if somebody on Tristan da Cunha, Falkland Islands or Pitcairn wins your contest?!

[@PaulB-17]

Will make for some really interesting flights.

[@lucasa.quiroga1246]

My all time favourite movie is GWTW (Yeah, Gone with the wind), and on a more modern range, The king´s speech.

[@Grappapappa]

I am flying Bulgaria Air next week.

[@Selma672]

Beautiful airplane, would love to fly with them. Thank you for sharing.

[@bradcolby3624]

Great video as usual hope you got plenty of sleep

[@travellinman382]

Great to see you’re back! I’ve never flown “backwards”, and I’m not sure I would like that sensation. How about a review of Scoot? I’ve flown them several times, and other than always being delayed, the service and the crew have always been great. I think they get a bad rap.

[@jeffreyrivera8158]

So excited for my Etihad business class flight MNL to JFK in a couple of months. Scored a real great deal for less than 2K one way.

[@greta_k]

I think it‘s so cool to sit "backwards" in the Business Studio, haha Liebe Grüße aus NRW 🫶🏼

[@ir4qi0]

Hi. This video was filmed a while ago right? Etihad no longer offer this route and haven’t for at least 6 months. I did it 10 months ago but now they don’t do the stopover in male from Colombo any more.

[@imnotaduck7496]

lovely video

[@stevenedwards2404]

Josh, you said in the beginning of the video you'd be flying economy in the a380, but instead you flew economy plus. I was looking forward to your review of economy. Etihad Biz Class: the lighting sconces in the suites are awesome. Good choice, Etihad.

[@LiveInSydney]

Fav movie Breakfast Club Bernie in Sydney

[@LegoMiniMovies]

When I flew with them last year from Europe to australia. The food was mediocre, the crew were mediocre and the terminal in Abu Dhabi was absolutely awful

[@jon-ie4li]

I flew on them a few weeks ago from London to Phuket, the food was awful, the only good things were that they have closed the horrible old terminal, the plane was half empty and it was cheap, they must be losing so much money I can't see them surviving.

[@northbankgooner6126]

Eithad will never go broke, they are backed by the UAE government.

[@calvinang1]

Agree with you. Singapore Airlines is better

[@johnnytung517]

I flew their business class this year on both 787 and 380. Worst flight - it felt cheap, the toilets were dirty and the crew not friendly nor provided sufficient service

[@APTX4968]

Cheap is enough , I can bring my own cupnoodle if they can make it cheaper.

[@EsotericDesi]

WoW! That's a HUGE "snack platter"...

[@JacquieKluck]

Emirates is another major airline in the Middle East, famous for its modern fleet of aircraft, high-class service and extensive route network.

[@jonathanlovo7391]

I like the video very much Josh Job well done

[@simpleshoes]

I love the classics, so my favourite movie is Casablanca.

[@Sniper2455]

Top Gun: Maverick is amazing to watch whilst on a flight if you can time it right for the fighter jet maneuvers. Almost feels like you're onboard!

[@fffss1314]

Am flying from Bangkok to New york with ANA would be great to see a review on them

[@kevin19358]

On your 1st flight, what's the seat number and how much did you pay to fly Etihad from Colombo to London via Abu Dhabi?

[@Thatguyjack758]

Favorite movie for me in Braveheart. Etihad seems like a great airline. They operate out of my home airport Ohare.

[@sheilacrosby4894]

My favorite movies are the razors edge and stripes both with bill Murray

[@Foodie23612]

I wish you would start reviewing the alternative meal choices.

[@SalMorales]

i really enjoy your work... i am a broadcast journalist and have worked in different cities or markets in the USA for almost 28 years. i have done my share of traveling. I appreciate the time you devote editing your product.. the organized structure of your rundown, the legwork that you devote to your programs is reflected on my screen. an observation i would like to point out to you is the hyper regionalism of your content. i understand it, don't get me wrong; we are reporters of our own stories and of our own experiences. you do not live in this hemisphere and i dont recall you devoting time to airlines flying based on side of the world. you were in bolivia, but that was the only content which as a regular viewer i remember seeing. i also could be wrong. i am ofter are. as one of your many followers and frequent flyer on for my own assignments, i would like to see content produced and devoted of airlines based in the americas; gol, azul, latam, copa. avianca, aeromexico, alaska, aerolineas argentinas, delta, united, etc. heck, even reporting on iberia's or the tap products! as you have created and produced a magnificent and elegant niche reporting, maybe this is something that perhaps could be included in future segments? again congratulations and be well. sal

[@pomrobpomrob3938]

The Government of the USA does not like Josh because he visits countries on the US blacklist, such as Iran, and Afghanistan.

[@thepilot4578]

Are you trying Tunisair again? I hear they have new a320 neos. Maybe the cabins are cleaner now?

[@thibautvincent2976]

Nice review. Etihad is also my favorite airline.

[@Irishtransportspotter]

You should review Aer Lingus as its not only a low cost airline but has trans Atlantic flights and domestic flights within the EU.

[@JonathanButler-zd8qt]

Hi Josh, I love your channel. If you don't mind me asking. When did you first become interested in aviation?

[@-Michelin]

I’m from, North Sentinel Island, competing for the key tag. Hope I’ll win. We’ve got no airports though. But don’t worry it’s a 1km swim from Sri Lanka 😊

[@wolfganghofmann3977]

Good fellas favorite movie

[@exile220ify]

I'd love it if you could come back to Canada and review Porter airlines, which flies out of Toronto's Billy Bishop airport and not YYZ, but does fly across Canada.

[@PradeepRaajkumar1981]

Wonderful heavenly flight.. THE BEST HAPPY video mate.. AUSSIE VICTORIAN from 2007 to 2019.. Shifted to Coimbatore District SOuth India..DUAL Citizen. Returned home from TULLAMERINE to CHANGI to Coimbatore CJB Airport... Your flight tours with your talking.. Love it mate... Cheers from #pollachi TOWN #Coimbatore District #Tamilnadu

[@downundarob]

3:05 - how does it feel to fly going backwards, when compared tot he more traditional forwards position?

[@philipf2705]

A380 has the best economy seats of any plane i've flown on

[@ronaldbuensalido-ic3vk]

i want one of the keyring joshhh pls

[@ant647448336]

I'd like to see your views on Gibraltar Airport (LXGB/GIB), if you ever decide to fly down here.

[@mahmoodsoleja9068]

Fantastic ! 🌟

[@desaijayesh8838]

Good video

[@Fin_the_guy_from_somewhere]

Give Bulgaria air a second chance on their (new, kinda) A220

[@FrequentBusinessTraveler]

Great review. Food on the a380 didn’t look very impressive though!

[@KAA_Offical_Roblox_offical]

Love your vids keep them up can you please review Qantas QF10 LHR -> PER on their B789 and meet me in Perth Australia at Joondalup? I’m a fan of your work

[@gordonleslie3581]

Favourite movie. mmm, have to be Flying High (Airplane) and Blues Brothers 💪

[@peterclark211]

Josh arrives in London and no surprise, it's raining.

[@jasongarufi8187]

Great review of Etihad Josh., my favourite movie is The Imitation Game.

[@berkeleyfuller-lewis3442]

My favorite movie of all time: Claude LeLouche's "Un Homme et Un Femme" (1966) -- about true love, romance and living well, French style.