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One Airbus A380 more has returned to furrow the skies of the world, el “Super Jumbo” de Etihad Airways made its maiden flight between Abu Dhabi and London.
If they thought the era of Airbus A380 had finished, let me tell you that this is not so and rather, is more relevant than ever. Although it is known that its high operating costs compared to twin-engine aircraft make it uncompetitive, thanks to the great boom in international travel after the pandemic, airlines have been forced to reactivate them to meet this very high need.
The Etihad A380s return
In this context, Etihad Airways, celebrated the return to service of his Airbus A380 on a special maiden commercial flight from Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow.
The first of the four Airbus A380 of Etihad returned to heaven from 24 last July on the popular Abu Dhabi route – London Heathrow where its high capacity makes it the best alternative, even more so with its high premium level that it offers.
The inaugural flight departed from Abu Dhabi at 02:05 hours and landed at London Heathrow at 06:45 hours, local time. before takeoff, Etihad executives, Abu Dhabi airport and the Department of Culture and Tourism met to welcome the plane. On board, guests received themed souvenirs from the A380 to celebrate the occasion.
Antonoaldo Neves, CEO of Etihad Airways, dice: “We are excited to once again welcome guests aboard the Etihad A380s for a truly extraordinary experience.. Whether our guests choose to fly Economy, Business, First or our three-bedroom sky suite The Residence, this aircraft provides a superior flight experience that we pride ourselves on.
On board the Etihad A380
Passengers flying in Economy will be welcomed on board in an exclusive welcome area. The Economy cabin has 68 Economy Space seats that offer 4 extra inches of legroom and 337 Economy Smart seats that come with Etihad's unique fixed-wing headrest and large pillows for added comfort.
70 Business Studios® están disponibles en la cubierta superior del A380 de Etihad, giving customers privacy and creating a serene atmosphere. on the upper deck, guests can enjoy access to The Lobby, a lounge with services and bar area located between the First and Business cabins.
Users can choose from nine First Apartments that feature a private living room with exquisite amenities and designer tableware, a large leather easy chair and a separate ottoman that converts to an 80 reclining bed″. First Class guests can freshen up in the comfort of the Apartment with personal bathrooms, as well as take advantage of the First Class shower.
A residence in the air
The Residence is the world's only three-bedroom suite in the sky with passengers enjoying the service and hospitality of a dedicated team of Etihad cabin crew. Available to book for up to two people, The Residence has a private living room, a bedroom and a private bathroom where guests can refresh themselves in a shower to 40,000 pies.
The Residence is now bookable on etihad.com, selecting a first class ticket and then choosing to upgrade to The Residence, from 2500 USD per person, just ida. Guests can redeem Etihad Guest Miles for an unforgettable experience.
Connecting London and Abu Dhabi
The plane A380 de Etihad operará en la ruta Abu Dhabi – Londres en los vuelos EY11 y EY12 a partir del 25 July and in EY19 and EY20 as of 1 of August. Etihad's A380s will connect travelers between the UK, the United Arab Emirates and beyond through the Etihad network.
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