Etihad Adds First Class To A321s—But ‘World First’ Claim Is Just Wrong
Etihad’s new Airbus A321LRs will feature a first class suite in addition to lie flat business class product. That’s a surprising choice considering that the market for first class is usually on the longest flights, rather than medium-distance routes likely to be service with these aircraft, and because even most of the airline’s long haul widebodies do not offer first class. I absolutely love the idea of better products and to see Etihad’s return to the super-premium space after years of cutbacks. The airline is also going to offer concierge service, car service to and from the airport, and escorts at the airport through check-in to lounge and to the gate (and car service for flights departing from a remote stand) and from arrival door to car service at the destination. They’re also going to… Continue reading Etihad Adds First Class To A321s—But ‘World First’ Claim Is Just Wrong...
Etihad’s new Airbus A321LRs will feature a first class suite in addition to lie flat business class product. That’s a surprising choice considering that the market for first class is usually on the longest flights, rather than medium-distance routes likely to be service with these aircraft, and because even most of the airline’s long haul widebodies do not offer first class. I absolutely love the idea of better products and to see Etihad’s return to the super-premium space after years of cutbacks. The airline is also going to offer concierge service, car service to and from the airport, and escorts at the airport through check-in to lounge and to the gate (and car service for flights departing from a remote stand) and from arrival door to car service at the destination. They’re also going to…
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