Spacious cabin, nice bed, good service, good food (didn't like the watermelon juice, not freshly squeezed)
The partition wall between each first class apartment is bit low, not ideal for privacy
Seating Recommendation
Row 2 and 3, 2c/h, 3a/k
Row one is right next to the stairs and bathroom, one of the row 1 cabin is the Residence
Row 4 is too close to gallery
Tips for other travellers
I heard on announcement, If you travel to U. S, all electronic device smust be fully charged, as they may ask you to turn them on
Etihad Airways First Class Reviews First Class from Sydney, Australia to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on 24 Oct 2019EY455Spacious cabin, nice bed, good service, good food (didn't like the watermelon juice, not freshly squeezed)<br />
The partition wall between each first class apartment is bit low, not ideal for privacy
Etihad Airways First Class Reviews First Class from Sydney, Australia to Paris, France on 12 Feb 2019EY0455Brilliant service and cabin crew for Etihad First Class. Our preferred airline.
Etihad Airways First Class Reviews First Class from Paris, France to Sydney, Australia on 25 Sep 2018EY32 +EY454A380The great flights that we have come to expect after more than a decade of doing this.
Crew from London to Abu Dhabi were very average - not the usual Etihad service and chef not great, but from Abu Dhabi to Sydney the crew was excellent.and Chef (Sam Tree) spectacular.
Tips for other travellers
Keep checking booked seats, as ours were changed without our knowledge or approval due to a 'computer hitch'. It caused stress for our young family of grandchildren, aged 5, 3 1 who were separated from their parents.
Etihad Airways First Class Reviews First Class from London, United Kingdom to Sydney, Australia on 18 Sep 2018EYCrew from London to Abu Dhabi were very average - not the usual Etihad service and chef not great, but from Abu Dhabi to Sydney the crew was excellent.and Chef (Sam Tree) spectacular.
Etihad Airways First Class Reviews First Class from Sydney, Australia to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on 29 Jan 2018AIRBUS A380Menu options for First Class somewhat limited and crew were ok
I never slept so well on a plane! 8 hrs sleep with little help from a Melatonin pill. Great service, good food, indeed a five star experience!
the bed is big and very comfortable. Bathroom has shower facility which i did not try.
Etihad Airways First Class Reviews First Class from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to Sydney, Australia on 02 Oct 2017EY454A380I never slept so well on a plane! 8 hrs sleep with little help from a Melatonin pill. Great service, good food, indeed a five star experience!<br />
the bed is big and very comfortable. Bathroom has shower facility which i did not try.
Firstly we booked these flights months in advance and couldn't select seats. The cabin was fully booked and there were two seats blocked off. We couldn't check in until these seats had been unblocked....booking staff for Etihad need to lift their game, they can see the flight is full & they should have un-blocked the seats sooner saving us waiting for this to be done at the airport. This flight had people booked into the Residence plus there were three children sitting in first class. We were told that our food selection wasn't available because the children wanted it, and because they had to see if the people in the Residence wanted it. Poor form from the cabin staff really, we still paid money for our seats and deserved to be there and yet we felt like because we weren't children or paid more we weren't really that important. I must add that this poor service was just on the Brisbane - Abu Dhabi leg, the other legs were fine with exceptional service. We also felt that there wasn't much options for food, other airlines have a much bigger selection. I am going to say I wouldn't recommend this airline only based on the fact that you get more for your money when you fly with Emirates.
Etihad Airways First Class Reviews First Class from Sydney, Australia to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on 29 Dec 2017Firstly we booked these flights months in advance and couldn't select seats. The cabin was fully booked and there were two seats blocked off. We couldn't check in until these seats had been unblocked....booking staff for Etihad need to lift their game, they can see the flight is full & they should have un-blocked the seats sooner saving us waiting for this to be done at the airport. This flight had people booked into the Residence plus there were three children sitting in first class. We were told that our food selection wasn't available because the children wanted it, and because they had to see if the people in the Residence wanted it. Poor form from the cabin staff really, we still paid money for our seats and deserved to be there and yet we felt like because we weren't children or paid more we weren't really that important. I must add that this poor service was just on the Brisbane - Abu Dhabi leg, the other legs were fine with exceptional service. We also felt that there wasn't much options for food, other airlines have a much bigger selection. I am going to say I wouldn't recommend this airline only based on the fact that you get more for your money when you fly with Emirates.
Etihad Airways First Class Reviews First Class from Sydney, Australia to United Kigdom on 03 Nov 2017A380Excellent, although movie selection a bit poor.
As good as iy is possible to expect. We especially appreciate in addition the car transfers each end being arranged and a first class experience being provided.
Etihad Airways First Class Reviews First Class from Paris to Sydney on 13 Oct 201732.454380.380As good as iy is possible to expect. We especially appreciate in addition the car transfers each end being arranged and a first class experience being provided.
Etihad Airways First Class Reviews First Class from Melbourne to London,Munich on 24 Apr 2017EY0461, EY0017, EY0006, EY0460A380, A340Superb. Flights and transfers, very streamlined and comfortable and the service was excellent.
Ruth
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