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UAL777 Dec 23, 2016 2:56 am

The Residence on Etihad A380 Complete Review
 
The Residence on Etihad A380

Complete Review

Abu Dhabi to Mumbai



It has been almost 2 years since Etihad Airways released their top notch and phenomenal "The Residence" on their A380 which feature a living room, separate bedroom and ensuite shower room, it is the only three-room suite on a commercial airline, designed for two people travelling together.

The fare was beyond most people's budget reach, Abu Dhabi to London was priced at nearly $20,000 one way!

Recently, Etihad have re-priced the Residence fare and made it a little more affordable.

Not many people that I know have flown it, and there are very few complete review of what you will get for that outrageous price you paid. With that curiosity, I jumped on the bandwagon and bought the cheapest fare available, a one way from Abu Dhabi to Mumbai to see what this top product offers!


[CENTER]The Full Report can be read on my website


Below are some of the highlight pictures to share with you.



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The Full Report can be read on my website



Conclusion

A truly unique and bespoke travel experience, delivered with complete discretion and limitless hospitality.

There's nothing quite like it! It has to be the BEST commercial airline travel I've done up to this day. Etihad team delivered a faultless travel experience. Every step of the travel is being taken care of. I think my photo and video have described the product well.

I am now already planning a longer 2nd flight in the Residence.

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all the Etihad staff who assisted me during my travel.



Is it really worth the money?

I think yes! The extraordinary experience you receive is worth a lot more!

How is it different to Etihad First Class Apartment on the A380?

The Residence offers a much larger area, with own ensuite bedroom, bathroom with fully privacy. You have your own butler to take care of every need. You do not share anything with other passenger. It is all about being exclusive! The attention you receive is second to none.


Trip Video (recommended to see the full experience)




The Full Report can be read on my website


Thanks for reading.

Sam Chui

dctravels74 Dec 23, 2016 3:21 am

Unbelievable! Thanks for sharing!

Pjack94 Dec 23, 2016 5:12 am

Hi Sam

Great trip report. Looks like to closet thing to a private jet on a commercial flight and your quality production was fantastic as always, keep up the good work^^^.

ckx2 Dec 23, 2016 5:30 am

One word - amazing.

ExpatSomchai Dec 23, 2016 6:37 am

WOW you lucky ......

FLYGVA Dec 23, 2016 7:01 am

Thank you for sharing your report and the picture.

I am really impressed ...

JohnRain Dec 23, 2016 7:05 am

Outstanding report UAL777, definitely a bucket list experience...

T8191 Dec 23, 2016 7:22 am

Nice, but a bit over my budget limit :D

Thanks for showing us what it's like ^

BigJC Dec 23, 2016 8:01 am

Nice report and nice pics. Breakfast in bed on a commercial airliner - how awesome is that?

T8191 Dec 23, 2016 8:37 am


Originally Posted by BigJC (Post 27653759)
Nice report and nice pics. Breakfast in bed on a commercial airliner - how awesome is that?

As inconvenient as it always is!! Breakfast is something to be savoured, at leisure, at table ... and in comfort! :)

rosensfole Dec 23, 2016 8:37 am

Looks amazing - thanks for the report and video. Having just experienced the AF 1st class now I have to save up for this... (sigh) :)

Billiken Dec 23, 2016 9:45 am

Thanks, Sam!!

Great report and pictures.

Madone59 Dec 23, 2016 11:51 am

I've got to be honest I knew this was coming from following you in Instagram and have been waiting with bated breath!

Thank you UAL777. So glad to finally have a look inside this amazing product ^^

Duke787 Dec 23, 2016 12:06 pm

Truly amazing ^^ Thanks UAL777 for giving us a glimpse of the good life!! Just read the whole thing on your blog and it looks like a truly unbelievable experience.

SPBanker Dec 23, 2016 3:45 pm

Very nice! Hoyo de Monterrey...


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