�SHERRY� 5,081 Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways will be targeting premium high-yielding passengers following the announcement on Sunday of a hotel-style bedrooms on its Airbus A380 fleet. “The Residence by Etihad,†its A380 premium class offering, features a living room, separate double bedroom and an ensuite shower room. The concept of having actual beds on a plane is not new, however, Etihad looks set to be the first to introduce it on a commercial plane with the whole upper A380 deck reserved for the premium class. In 2007, Lufthansa reportedly considered introducing “triple-decker bunk-beds†in its economy class. While it was also reported in 2007 that Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin Group, had expressed interest of putting beds on Virgin Atlantics A380’s. Prices for Etihad’s premium “The Residence†class were not released in a statement put out by the airline on Sunday. However, fares are expected to be high with passengers traveling in this class having their own personal butler. Research and planning for their A380 offering began back in 2008 when the airline established Etihad Design Consortium (EDC), which brought together design companies, Acumen, factorydesign and Honour Branding. It conducted research workshops with Promise Commmunispace in Abu Dhabi, Sydney, London andNew York. The first class section on the A380 has been renamed First Apartments and will feature private suites with separate reclining lounge seat and a full-length bed as well as other amenities including a mini-bar. The First Apartments will be configured in a 1-1 single aisle cabin with the passenger seat reclining to an 80 inch fully flat bed. First Apartment passengers will also have exclusive access to a shower room. The Abu Dhabi government backed airline did not release the cost of fitting out the A380 nor did it say how many would be initially received. Its first A380 is reportedly due to be delivered in December. Etihad also unveiled its plans for its Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet, with the first set for delivery in October, in its statement on Sunday. The renamed business and economy classes are now called Business Studio and Economy Smart Seat, will also feature on the Airbus A380. The business studio, configured in a 1-2-1 format, has 20 per cent more space than Eithad’s current business class seat. First and business class passengers travelling on Etihad’s 787 Dreamliner or A380 fleet will have access to The Lobby, a serviced lounge and bar. Economy Smart Seat, a new seating offering, will have an 11-inch personal monitor screen. source: http://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/etihad-airways-unveils-hotel-style-rooms-on-a380-1.1327773 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyun. 4,120 Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Omg that looks so cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Snow 14,255 Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 I want to go on that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thigh-high feminist 15,772 Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 I would be so fucking happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoshiMoshi 10,792 Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 It's cool but it doesn't seem that safe. What if there's an emergency and you're sleeping in the bed or taking a shower? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teru 22,363 Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 dayyyum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinky 15,878 Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 awesome but this It's cool but it doesn't seem that safe. What if there's an emergency and you're sleeping in the bed or taking a shower? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosetty 1,342 Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 I NEED TO GET ON THIS. I have to say UAE airlines are really luxurious even if your travelling economy Isn't this catered to Presidents and VIPs.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Symphonyâ„¢ 11,329 Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 I wouldn't mind riding that plane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
versace 9,204 Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 $$$ O PU L EN C E $$$ i want to be so damn rich to fly first class/my own private chartered plane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anh. 5,127 Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 omfg the money though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GratedCheese 464 Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 LOL. Wonder how much it will be to fly in that residence cabin. But the economy seats though, I really like the design to allow heads to rest. Very cool and innovative design =D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
초췌 270 Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 you'll be flying for 20 hours max..... why would you need all that tbh all you need is more leg room and seats that actually recline for comfort Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leqant 121 Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 I don't even want to know how much that would cost per person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeyonChaé 47 Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 All i need is a stretcher like seat. Fuck all this money bitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiz109 1,532 Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 as nice as it is, it's seems unnecessary, but then again most luxury items are, wouldn't mind the idea of those economy seats though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timpa 6,547 Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 This is one of those things where if you have to ask how much it is then you're not the target for it ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIM£ 2,060 Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 you'll be flying for 20 hours max..... why would you need all that tbh all you need is more leg room and seats that actually recline for comfort Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fouettes 100 Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Hasn't this been done before? Singapore Airlines has something similar about 3 years ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
...... 3,962 Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 It's cool but it doesn't seem that safe. What if there's an emergency and you're sleeping in the bed or taking a shower? honestly.... it probably only decreases the odds of mid-flight crisis survival by like ... 1%. at least you get to inevitably perish in luxury...unlike the peasants who'll be strapped into their seats..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enyoung 112 Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgl 5,919 Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Traveling with style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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