Etihad Airways LATEST Economy Class Experience in 2024 (787 + A320)

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FAQ:
Airline: Etihad Airways, EY
Aircraft: AIrbus A320 and Boeing 787-10
Aircraft registration: A6-EIM and A6-BMH
Route: New Delhi - Abu Dhabi - Doha
Flight numbers: EY213 + EY393
Seat: 23A + 43K
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Chapters:
00:00:00 - Check-In and Security at Delhi Airport
00:01:28 - Etihad A320 Cabin Configuration
00:02:45 - A Review of Etihad's A320 Cabin
00:03:58 - Etihad Economy Class In-Flight Amenities
00:05:28 - Etihad Economy Class Meal on Board
00:06:58 - Arrival at the Beautiful New Abu Dhabi Terminal A
00:10:47 - Some Drawbacks in Abu Dhabi
00:11:57 - Carry-on Baggage Restrictions and Airport Impressions
00:13:05 - Etihad 787-10 Cabin Configuration
00:14:46 - Etihad 787 Economy Class In-Flight Experience
00:16:34 - Etihad Snack Bags and In-Flight Entertainment
00:17:58 - The Future of Etihad Airways: Premium Cabins
00:19:08 - Redeeming Points for Flight Savings

About Airbus A320 (from Wikipedia):
The Airbus A320 family is a series of narrow-body airliners developed and produced by Airbus. The A320 was launched in March 1984, first flew on 22 February 1987, and was introduced in April 1988 by Air France. The first member of the family was followed by the longer A321 (first delivered in January 1994), the shorter A319 (April 1996), and the even shorter A318 (July 2003). Final assembly takes place in Toulouse in France; Hamburg in Germany; Tianjin in China since 2009; and Mobile, Alabama in the United States since April 2016. The twinjet has a six-abreast economy cross-section and came with either CFM56 or IAE V2500 turbofan engines, except the CFM56/PW6000 powered A318. The family pioneered the use of digital fly-by-wire and side-stick flight controls in airliners. Variants offer maximum take-off weights from 68 to 93.5 tonnes (150,000 to 206,000 lb), to cover a 5,740–6,940 kilometres; 3,570–4,320 miles (3,100–3,750 nmi) range. The 31.4 m (103 ft) long A318 typically accommodates 107 to 132 passengers. The 124-156 seat A319 is 33.8 m (111 ft) long. The A320 is 37.6 m (123 ft) long and can accommodate 150 to 186 passengers. The 44.5 m (146 ft) A321 offers 185 to 230 seats. The Airbus Corporate Jets are business jet versions.

About Boeing 787 (from Wikipedia):
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is an American wide-body airliner developed and manufactured by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. After dropping its unconventional Sonic Cruiser project, Boeing announced the conventional 7E7 on January 29, 2003, which focused largely on efficiency. The program was launched on April 26, 2004, with an order for 50 aircraft from All Nippon Airways (ANA), targeting a 2008 introduction. On July 8, 2007, a prototype 787 without major operating systems was rolled out; subsequently the aircraft experienced multiple delays, until its maiden flight on December 15, 2009. Type certification was received in August 2011, and the first 787-8 was delivered in September 2011 before entering commercial service on October 26, 2011, with ANA.

About Etihad Airways (from Wikipedia):
Etihad Airways (Arabic: شَرِكَة ٱلْاِتِّحَاد لِلطَّيْرَان, romanized: sharikat al-ittiḥād li-ṭ-ṭayarān) is one of two flag carriers of the United Arab Emirates (the other being Emirates). Its head office is in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, near Zayed International Airport. The airline commenced operations in November 2003, and is the second-largest airline in the UAE after Emirates. The name Etihad is the Arabic word for 'Union'.

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[HasanMirjalili]

They are enforcing the 7kg carryon limit because passengers are supposed to lift the bags up and stow it themselves. Some people arrive in the cabin with 15kg luggage or more and expect the crew to lift them up for them. Now imagine what this will do to the backs of crew lifting multiple bags every flight × 20 flights a month

[Daniel-jtxw]

Etihad is an airline where they will treat you better/worse depending on your destination and class

[matthewbrew]

Etihad has a new seating policy... now you can check in online 30 hours before and you will be assigned a seat, but what they're not saying is that you can pick/change your seat for free 4 hours before!

[LukeMitchell-bcme]

Was great to meet you on the Abu Dhabi -> Heathrow flight on the 17th March. Appreciate you taking the time to chat to me during boarding

[pablorubio]

For anyone wondering music at 2:05 is "Twostop - By Lotus"

[aviationdesigner]

Its weird that Etihad a full service airline has removed entertainment and Flydubai a low cost carrier has installed entertainment in economy

[anoushkaghimire]

I had a good memory flying Etihad KTM-AUH-ORD back in 2017, only once, though they stopped flying that route after pandemic but will definitely try Etihad again in future.

[iw]

Bluetooth connection to your noise cancelling is the BEST

[Rynopb]

that abu dhabi terminal was absolutely hell. When I flew business class from dublin to AD to Qatar to Thailand to Japan...AD felt like Laguardia in the 90s

[MaxwHH]

You have no idea how helpful this video is because i'm flying with etihad this week

[conlew]

Flew with Etihad from LHR to Abu Dhabi & then onto Phuket in economy. Flew on the a380 & 787, couldn’t fault the service or seating

[Eyob]

Beautiful flight review as usual. The new airport of Abu Dhabi is stunning, the natural light it gets inside and the flowers look good.

[ManualFlying]

Hard critique but much needed for Etihad considering they are competing with the other big luxurious middle eastern airliners like EK and QR. Its the same reason why we evaluate mercedes F1 team against Red Bull when they really are just a mid field team since 2022. ;)

[Nuggetmafiaboss]

Dan, you should be flying AUH/DOH/DXB to SYD (Australia) during peak travel periods.

Those 14+ hours in packed economy will give you a real sense of the experience of each airline 😁

[margaretnsherm]

We are travelling with Etihad from the uk to Tokyo to board a cruise, and we have just learned about the luggage allowance 23kg + 7kg hand luggage with no extra handbags at all, if your in economy. We are really disappointed and we will be panicking with our weights unless of course we purchase extra luggage allowance and a huge cost. Very disappointing.😢

[patriciafuchs]

The lav situation sounds good. The airport looks great. Glad the seats are comfy. I think their economy class has ups and glaring downs.
Always enjoy your viewpoints. Sounds like the crew was accommodating. Makes you think this would be okay. Thanks for an entertaining review.

[JexaTV]

Is Etihad still allowing personal backpacks for Economy flight? MANILA TO LONDON



I booked economy and I have a herschel backpack that has 30L size but 3kg inside only for my personal backpack/belongings that includes my personal laptop and a portable monitor together with all travel documents.

A ps5 bag that fits the dimension of the carry on baggage rules with 5kg total weight

A checked in baggage with 30kg total weight


Will this all get through?


My flight is in the end of the month. Hope to hear all your thoughts and suggestions

Do not send me the link of ETIHAD baggage rules because I am confused as there are a lot of post that they get through with personal backpack.

[shortylucy]

Perfect timing!! I get to watch this before startung work. Lets go!!

[abdullah_awan]

Amazing. Thank you YouTube for recommending this AFTER I flew with Etihad from Washington IAD - Islamabad ISB

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