Etihad Armani/Casa Luxury Partnership
Mar 27, 2023, 6:25 pm
#1
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Etihad Armani/Casa Luxury Partnership
Can anyone confirm if the partnership between Etihad and Armani/Casa announced with such fanfare in Oct 22 to be commencing in Dec 22 has actually started anywhere? It will supposedly involve new amenity kits, bedding (including a mattress topper) and dining sets.
The last update I heard was that it would roll-out first on the AUH-LHR route. Has anyone experienced it yet?
The last update I heard was that it would roll-out first on the AUH-LHR route. Has anyone experienced it yet?
Mar 28, 2023, 2:45 am
#2
Join Date: Jan 2010
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Little change since you posted last month.
One experience noted here:
Etihad and Armani Casa Partnership
One experience noted here:
Etihad and Armani Casa Partnership
Mar 29, 2023, 10:53 am
#4
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It definitely feels like a very limited rollout - where I have had it recently it’s only ever been on the A350 and never the 787. The full range was on my AUH-BOM flight last week
Mar 29, 2023, 12:06 pm
#5
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Some pics here
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1777...7802344108181/
They could have taken it a notch further by getting rid of the bland tray but oh well
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1777...7802344108181/
They could have taken it a notch further by getting rid of the bland tray but oh well
Mar 29, 2023, 6:32 pm
#6
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Took a RT JFK/AUH last month and no mattress topper but they did have the new comforter and pillow. I asked for an extra blanket to use as a topper for the long flight. They had the new dining/drink set. For amenity kits, they were still passing out the Aqua Di Parma ones.
Mar 31, 2023, 3:34 am
#7
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I’m AUH-ORD return on the A350 in 2 weeks. I really hope the new kit will be onboard. Has anyone seen it recently? I’m hopeful as I have a week in Vegas and don’t have a small enough cologne bottle so am relying on this as i intend to take carryon luggage only so liquids etc will be an issue otherwise. 😂
Last edited by kelix; Mar 31, 2023 at 3:59 am
Mar 31, 2023, 7:31 am
#9
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Mar 31, 2023, 7:48 am
#10
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According to the Business Class section on the EY website it is just the dining and soft furnishing experience - the Acqua Di Parma amenity kits are still showing on the EY site... although these have been updated recently to a larger format in Yellow and Burnt Orange, with a variety of contents that can change from route to route... I've picked up 3 of these recently and all have different contents small cologne, large cologne, lip balm or body lotion. An example is shown here on eBay - https://www.ebay.com/itm/275745184634
Mar 31, 2023, 8:35 am
#11
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Thanks, the new design is nice, the old zip up larger one from F were nice. hopefully the 14 hour AUH-ORD leg gets me a larger cologne as ill need it for the week in Vegas as i intend to take just carry-on..
Apr 29, 2023, 6:16 pm
#12
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I just flew AUH-YYZ on a 777 (with the old livery) and it had the Armani dishes and cutlery. They're pretty nice. The tray has a "sticky" surface that prevents things from sliding around during turbulence. The pillow and blanket were still the old style though.
Apr 29, 2023, 11:04 pm
#13
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Sadly on the return leg MAN-AUH, again on 777, reverted to the old style plates etc; and same old menu and drinks choices.
Maybe they are struggling to get suitable vendors inbound to AUH to make the Armani/Casa food options/experience work...
