Etihad Airways to Increase Airbus A380 Flights to New York JFK

From 1 June 2017, Etihad Airways will upgrade its second daily flight between Abu Dhabi and New York JFK to its flagship Airbus A380 aircraft which features The Residence, the only three-room suite available in commercial airline operation.

The new service will complement the airline’s existing daily A380 service, replacing the current daily Boeing 777-300ER operation.

Etihad Airways began A380 operations between New York JFK and Abu Dhabi in November 2015.

“The response we have received from Etihad Airways guests travelling between Abu Dhabi and New York since we launched the service nearly a decade ago has been phenomenal, and we are delighted to further expand our world-class product for all guests traveling to and from New York,” said Peter Baumgartner, Etihad Airways’ Chief Executive Officer. “Our commitment to our guests has always been to be the very best airline in the world by totally reimagining the travel experience and delivering the highest levels of comfort, luxury and world-class hospitality at every point in their travel journey – on the ground and in the air – across all classes of service.”

The Residence guests enjoy the ultimate in luxury. Every part of the travel experience is tailored and bespoke including a chauffeur-driven ride to the airport and a private three-room suite that includes a living room that seats up to two guests, a double bedroom, and a separate ensuite shower room. Guests in The Residence are looked after by a dedicated butler trained at The Savoy Hotel in London.

In addition, nine First Apartments feature private living spaces including a reclining Poltrona Frau leather lounge chair and ottoman, which opens up to become a separate 80.5 inch long fully-flat bed. A shower room is available for First Class guests’ comfort and convenience.

Dining in The Residence and First Class features fine culinary experiences prepared by a skilled onboard chef.

A total of 70 Business Studies are also located on the upper deck of the A380, all offering direct aisle access, a fully flat bed of up to 80.5 inches long and an increase of 20% in personal space. Food and Beverage Managers in Business Class provide guests with expertise in food and wine pairing from an extensive ‘Dine Anytime’ menu.

The Lobby, a luxurious lounge located between the First and Business Class cabins, features two comfortable Poltrona Frau leather sofas and a staffed bar, offering a large selection of snacks and refreshments available throughout the flight.

The main deck of the aircraft features 415 Economy Smart Seats with the latest Panasonic eX3 entertainment system, providing more than 750 hours of on-demand entertainment, improved gaming and high definition screens across all cabins.

The A380 also features full inflight connectivity including WiFi.

Etihad Airways first introduced daily, nonstop, round-trip flights into New York JFK on 26 October 2006, and this Autumn (northern hemisphere), the airline will celebrate 10 years of service between Abu Dhabi and the New York. 

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