In today's world, airline travel has turned into bus service, and, it is no longer the glamorous or adventurous means of transportation it was 30, 40 or 50 years ago. To add insult to injury, airlines are charging more for tickets, and, in exchange offering less service and fewer routes. However, there are a few exceptions to the rule, and, Etihad Airways is one of those exceptions.
Etihad Airways offers three classes of service:
- Diamond First
- Pearl Business
- Coral Economy
Diamond First is Etihad's first class section, and, it is pampering like no other airline offers. How? To start, you have an on-board "suite," and, it offers the first privacy screen in the industry. This screen offers travelers privacy to work, sleep or simply relax. Additionally, first class passengers have a full, lay-flat beds, and, believe it or not a "private" chef. Other on-board "treats" for first class passengers include:
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- 23-inch, cinematic widescreen television/media center
- Changing room
- Seats upholstered in Poltrona Frau leather
- Personal mini-bar
- Personal wardrobe
- In-built massage
- Cozy blankets, pure dupion silk and cotton duvet, fitted sheets, full-sized pillows and lounge-wear
- Mood lighting to ease jet lag
Pearl Business is Etihad's business class section, and, it is comparable to first class on other airlines. Business class travelers enjoy luxuries such as a full lay-flat beds and "anytime" meal service. Business class passengers can also expect:
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- A privacy shell, 6 ft 1 inch full flat bed and direct aisle access from every seat.
- A Food and Beverage Manager.
- Five-star dining with fine wines
- Noise-canceling headsets
- In-seat power sockets
- Audio/ethernet connectivity
- In-built massage
- Luxury comforters and pillows
- Mood lighting to ease jet lag
Coral Economy Class is Etihad's coach class section, and, offers travelers a seat pitch between 32 and 34 inches (some airline seat pitches are as small as 18 inches) and other coach class features include:
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- Generous meals made from quality ingredients accompanied by a complimentary bar service
- Three meal choices rather than two
- 10.4-inch touch screen on most flights
- In-seat power sockets
- Audio/ethernet connectivity
- Cradle recline ensures more comfortable ergonomic seating position
- Family pack to keep the kids entertained
Etihad Airways is the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and, offers service in the following regions:
- Middle East
- Europe
- India Sub-Continent
- Asia
- The Americas (Chicago, New York and Washington, DC in the USA, Toronto in Canada, and, Sao Paulo in Brazil)
- Africa
- Australia
For more information to book a flight contact your favorite travel agent or visit Etihad Airways online at: http://www.etihadairways.com/en-us/
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