Etihad Airways is the national airline of the United Arab Emirates based in Abu Dhabi. One of the fastest growing airlines in commercial aviation history, Etihad Airways has established itself as a luxury airline with a worldwide reach.

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Overview

Etihad Airways was established as the flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates in 2003. Since then, the airline has expanded to more than 100 destinations around the globe. In addition to its reach, Etihad Airways has received numerous awards for its high-quality product and service, including World's Best First Class and World's Leading Airline by World Travel Awards.

In addition to its reach, Etihad has been recognized as a First Class airline, winning numerous awards including World's Leading Airline six years in a row by World Travel Awards. Etihad Airways has Reimagined Flying with the world's first three-room suite in the sky - The Residence, onboard the new A380. Whichever class you choose, you'll discover new levels of comfort and luxury with Etihad Airways.

Check-in

When flying with Etihad Airways, you can check-in online from 24 hours up until 2 hours prior to the flight's departure.

Classes

The Residence

Comfort

Welcome to the world’s most exclusive cabin in the sky, a three-room suite created for up to two guests traveling together. The living room features a luxurious Poltrona Frau leather double-seat sofa with retractable ottoman, two dining tables, a chilled refreshments cabinet and a 32-inch flat-screen TV. Sleep comfortably in a separate bedroom with a double-bed with Egyptian cotton sheets, turn-down service and its own 27-inch flat-screen TV. Finally, the in-suite bathroom offers a personal shower, exclusive toiletries and private bathroom.

Dining

The Etihad Butler, trained at the Savoy Butler Academy in London, is on hand to ensure all arrangements are in place and plan both the inflight and pre-flight itinerary according to personal preferences. An Inflight Chef prepares meals from a range of gourmet menu options or even create a guest’s favorite dish, all served on the finest bone china and crystal glassware.

First Class

Comfort

Etihad has redefined First Class with a luxurious travel experience. First Class guests receive high-quality loungewear, all-natural mattresses, duvets, cotton sheets and pillows on a flat bed. Wardrobe storage, refreshments cabinet and turn-down service make it feel like being transported to a private universe.

Dining

An Inflight Chef is available for First Class guests. Internationally-trained chefs sourced from the world's finest restaurants create an individual dining experience at 40,000 feet. Paired with wines from the world's finest vineyards, a signature cognac service and an inflight cocktail reception, it is fine dining at your leisure.

Entertainment

On your next Etihad flight you can enjoy more than 750 hours of the latest movies, shows, music and interactive games through noise-cancelling headphones, all available on a 23-inch flat-screen TV in First Class. A range of connection ports are also at your fingertips to help you stay connected.

Business Class

Comfort

When traveling in Business Class with Etihad Airways, you will enjoy a fully-flat bed with direct aisle access on all long-haul flights. The in-seat massage function, full-size comforters and pillows, and an innovative mood lighting system create the perfect ambience for the various stages of your flight.

Dining

A Food & Beverage Manager, hired from established hotels and restaurants, guides Business Class guests through Etihad's extensive menu options and recommends the perfect accompaniment for your meal from a boutique wine list. A Dine Anytime menu allows you to dine at your leisure.

Entertainment

On your next Etihad flight you can enjoy more than 750 hours of the latest movies, shows, music and interactive games through noise-cancelling headphones, all available on a 15.4 inch flat-screen TV (18-inch on the A380 and 787 only) in Business Class. A range of connection ports are also at your fingertips to help you stay connected.

Club Lounges & Alliances

Lounges

Etihad operates its own lounges in Abu Dhabi, London, Paris, Frankfurt, Dublin, Manchester, Sydney and Washington, D.C., and offers lounge access at airports worldwide for First and Business Class guests.

At Abu Dhabi International Airport, the Arrivals Lounge features a private shower, steaming facilities for clothes, wet shave service, a business center and more. In the Etihad Premium Lounge, you can dine, relax, work and freshen up prior to flying. Enjoy the Six Senses spa, concierge service, a den with individual TV pods, a business center, relaxation area, family room, shower rooms and much more.

Additionally, the U.S. Premium Lounge is dedicated for First and Business Class guests who have used the U.S. Preclearance facility at Abu Dhabi International Airport.

Alliances

Etihad Airways Partners is a partnership which links a group of like-minded airlines, signifying alignment of our networks and schedules and highlighting our commitment to developing shared standards of product and service quality.

At present, eight airlines are part of this new partnership - Etihad Airways, Alitalia, Jet Airways, airberlin, NIKI, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles and Etihad Regional.