A living room, a double bedroom and an en suite bathroom at 38,000 ft—that’s the crux of this ultra-luxe experience in the sky. The Residence by Etihad (on the Airbus A380) is currently the most indulgent way to fly commercial. A private transfer brings you to a separate entrance at the airport, where check-in is a breeze. A butler (trained at The Savoy, London) will tend to you on-board, appearing with champagne before you’ve even fastened your seat belt.
After you’ve gorged on a Michelin star worthy meal, and watched a film on your 32-inch flat-screen TV, it’s time for bed; literally, as there’s a double bed with plump pillows and fine Egyptian cotton sheets a few steps away. Luckily, you won’t need to worry about bed head; you’ve got a full-height shower (with Acqua di Parma products) at your disposal.
The dining experience at The Residence by Etihad includes custom made Vera Wang glassware and Bernardaud porcelain
The bathroom of The Residence
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