New Etihad Airways first class suite enters service

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Key features of the new first class cabin include:

• First class suite is an 82 inch long private space with an extra-large seat
• The suites are in a 1-2-1 configuration, allowing all customers direct access to the aisle
• The first class seat transforms into a fully-flat bed with a total length of 80.5 inch and width of 29.75 inch
• Each private suite is accessed by its own 57 inch high sliding screen door
• Centre seats have an optional privacy divider offering total seclusion
• Every suite is equipped with a personal illuminated wardrobe with mirror, refreshments cabinet and new compartments built into and around the seat for customers to stow their possessions
• Luxurious leather seats have been upholstered by world-renowned Poltrana Frau, which also provides interiors for Ferrari cars
• A handy touch-screen control activates the built-in massage
• Every seat comes equipped with in-seat power sockets for PCs, USB ports, Ethernet port and audio jack. Customers can also connect their own media player to the IFE system
• Seats are equipped with a 23 inch personal TV/video screen, with cinematic 16:9 aspect ratio
• Noise cancelling headsets
• Four different dimmer settings for four individual lights
• The in-flight entertainment system allows customers to pause, stop, fast-forward or rewind more than 600 hours of films, TV and radio programmes, and play games
• Meals are served on an extra large (24 inch x 25 inch) wood finished table. The new seat also allows up to four people to dine together, face-to-face
• A large changing room with a full length mirror, new style washbasin and leather fold-down changing room seat, along with designer amenity kits, allows customers to freshen up and change after take-off and prior to landing.

Key features of Etihad's premium in-flight experience:

• Introduction of a new cabin crew position called the food and beverage manager responsible for championing the quality, presentation and delivery of in-flight dining
• First and business class customers can dine on demand anytime from an a la carte fine dining menu or opt for kitchen style snacks

Key features of Etihad premium ground services experience:

• First and business class customers flying from Abu Dhabi airport can take advantage of a dedicated concierge service
• Customers' complimentary limousine service is met kerb-side and they are then escorted to the airline's dedicated premium check-in zone
• Dedicated first and business class lounges at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 at Abu Dhabi airport
• Lounges offer a range of services including all-day fine dining, boardroom-style meeting facilities, Six Senses Spa treatments, a champagne bar and even a cigar room.

About Etihad Airways:

Etihad Airways is the national airline of the United Arab Emirates based in the UAE's capital, Abu Dhabi. Etihad offers flights to more than 50 destinations in the Middle East, Europe, North America, Africa, Asia and Australia.

For further details:

Etihad Airways Corporate Communications
Tel: + 971 (0) 2 511 1032 / 1036