Etihad Airways Business Class

About Etihad Airways

An Etihad Airways Business Class ticket gets you a superior experience on both domestic and international travel. Etihad’s business class is among the best Business Class experiences in the Middle East. From regionally inspired cuisine on-board to the best on-board as well airport experience, Etihad treats its Business Class guests with utmost luxury and convenience. Moreover, the ground experience in its Abu Dhabi hub features local highlights.

Etihad Airways is one of the two flag carriers of the United Arab Emirates, with its head office in Abu Dhabi. It has an extensive network of flights across Europe, Asia, North America, and Africa. Being one of the world’s luxury airlines, Etihad Airways offers world-class service.

Although Etihad Airways is not a member of any global alliance, it does have partnerships with major carriers like Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Oman Air, etc. It helps the guests earn redemption of miles. Additionally, its loyalty program ‘Etihad Guest’ offers utmost convenience and flexibility to passengers traveling with the airline.

Business Class Ground Experience

Being Etihad Business Class guests, you are entitled to a plethora of luxurious facilities. The Business lounge in Terminal 3 at Abu Dhabi International Airport is accessible to Etihad Guest Gold members and Business Class guests.

Whether you are taking off from Abu Dhabi or landing, Business Class passengers can take advantage of Chauffeur service from their home or hotel to the airport, where they can have a dedicated check-in area. Additionally, Business Class travelers can enjoy priority-lane security, which is available for originating passengers or those in transit, in Abu Dhabi.

Once you go through the security-check process, head to Etihad’s dedicated Business Class lounge. Here, you can enjoy Middle-Eastern and Asian-inspired menu, including a staffed bar for fine-wines, cocktails, mocktails, and spaces to relax.

If Etihad’s Business Class passengers travel from other airports, they can still expect to be treated to priority check-in, security, and lounge facilities with either partner-airline lounges, or one of the few Etihad lounges, in selected airports, including Washington Dulles and London Heathrow.

If these facilities aren’t enough, Etihad Airways Business Class passengers on US-bound flights from Abu Dhabi can complete pre-clearance formalities, before even reaching the United States. Which means, they can undergo US customs and immigration before takeoff. However, to clear all these formalities, the passenger must arrive at the airport much before the scheduled departure.

Extra Flexibility

Business Class passengers on Etihad Airways are entitled to additional baggage allowance, priority boarding, and a lot more such advantages. Check out what you can expect from Etihad:

Baggage Allowance

Etihad business class flight passengers are entitled to bring more additional luggage with them in comparison to other passengers. Whether you are bringing extra items in the cabin or check-in the luggage, you don’t have to leave behind your essential goods while traveling on an Etihad Business Class flight.

Cabin Baggage

• Business Class passengers are allowed to bring 2 cabin bags, and the combined weight should be up to 12 kg.
• The maximum dimension of the cabin bag should be up to 56 × 36 × 23 cm.
• The maximum dimension of the personal item should be within 23 × 39 × 19 cm.

Checked Baggage

• Maximum dimension of the first checked baggage should be 72 × 90 × 45 cm.
• The maximum weight should be up to 32 kg.
• Maximum dimension of the second checked baggage should be 72 × 90 × 45 cm.
• The maximum weight should be up to 32 kg.

Baggage Allowance for Infant Business Class Passengers

• Infants aged between 7 days old to 23 months are entitled to one item of checked baggage, weighing up to 23 kg to / from the US, and Canada. And up to 10 kg for all other destinations.
• Infants are allowed one personal item weighing up to 5 kg.
• Normal baggage rules will apply for children aged 2 years. They are also entitled to bring one pushchair or one carrycot, or one car seat for free.

In-flight Experience

Cabin & Seat

Although the seats and cabin features vary depending on the aircraft, you can still expect to enjoy comfortable and spacious seating arrangements. Etihad’s Boeing 787 is laid out in a 1-2-1 configuration, which offers each aisle access to passengers. Narrowbody aircraft, such as Airbus A320 and A321, have 2-2 configuration, where window seat passengers need to step over their neighboring co-passenger to reach the aisle. These aircrafts are operated on routes, which take 4 to 5 hours to cover. Although you can not turn these seats into a flatbed, you still have plenty of room to stretch your legs.

If you are traveling on a widebody aircraft, select the seat facing the window. It gives you a more personal experience.

Additionally, if you love your personal space, Etihad Airways offers Business Studio, in the 1-2-1 configuration. It has a higher partition and more personal space. These seats can be turned into flatbeds and have a massage function. In addition, it has a large side table, which allows you to work or store items. The small storage compartments provide a place for reading material, eye glasses, mobile devices, etc. and power and USB are each to reach.

To ensure more comfort on long-haul flights, guests in Etihad Airways business class will get a pillow, and duvet on the ottoman. Furthermore, Business Class travelers on Etihad Airways have access to a large and sturdy tray table that allows them to dine-in or work.

Amenities & Facilities

Flight attendants on Etihad offer a very personalized service to business class guests. The flight attendants are well-versed in different languages. They know their job well, and remember the preference of each business class passenger.

Amenity kits include Acqua di Parma toiletries and lavatories, including more comfort products like face mist, lotion, and eau de cologne.

Dine-in Experience

Business class flight passengers can enjoy dine-on-demand service. It lets the passenger eat what they want and when they want. The dine-in experience of Etihad is no less than a romantic dinner date in a high-end restaurant.

The meal service begins with beverages of your choice from the bar, a warm towel, and nuts. The highlight of the menu includes Arabic and western cuisine. Etihad offers a complete and delicious three course meal, along with beverages of your choice. An all-day snack menu is available round-the-clock. Special meals include Asian vegetarian, Muslim and kosher entrees.

Entertainment

On Etihad Airways Business Class cabins, passengers will be provided with a noise -reducing headphone. They will have access to the large touchscreen where they can watch hundreds of movies, tv shows, music, sports, comedies, and documentaries. WiFi is available with fees based on data usage.

Furthermore, passengers can navigate through the route of flight and destination the plane is passing through a 3D movie map.

Deboarding

If your arrival destination is Abu Dhabi International Airport, make your way to the arrival lounge. From there, one of the airline’s staff will escort you to the chauffeur (if you have booked) to anywhere in the UAE. Your baggage will be transported along with you.

In case, you are not using Etihad’s chauffeur, you will be given priority deboarding as well priority baggage claim upon arrival.

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