The TRANSFORMATION of Etihad Airways (787 First Class Experience)

Join me in Etihad Airways' OTHER First Class. Rather than flying their A380 First Class Apartments, I chose to try their Boeing 787-9 product that they rarely, if ever, advertise.

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FAQ:
Airline: Etihad Airways, EY
Aircraft: Boeing 787-9
Aircraft registration: A6-BLB
Route: Abu Dhabi Airport - London Heathrow Airport
Flight numbers: EY25
Seat: 1K
Contact for general questions and business inquiries:

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Music:
This video is sponsored by Saily.
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Chapters:
00:00:00 Discover Etihad's "Other" First Class Experience
00:00:54 First Class Check-In at Abu Dhabi Terminal A
00:02:23 Etihad Airways First Class Lounge
00:04:24 Breakfast Options at Etihad Airways First Class Lounge
00:07:15 Etihad 787-9 Seat Map (with First Class)
00:08:36 Etihad 787-9 First Class Cabin
00:09:51 Exploring the Etihad First Class Menus
00:11:13 The Benefits of Backward Seating on Flights
00:12:00 Departure from Abu Dhabi
00:14:21 Etihad First Class Inflight Service
00:15:37 Amenity Kit by Giorgio Armani
00:16:47 First Class Dining on Etihad
00:19:45 Etihad 787 First Class Bed
00:21:10 Pre-Landing First Class Meal on Etihad
00:22:50 Etihad First Class Flight Experience in 2024
00:24:07 Stop Procrastinating!

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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[Magdalenafly_like_a_wasp-zjxv]

As a cabin crew for Etihad for over 15 years I am delighted to learn about your experience! Not only your video is beautifully made but whatever you share is so beneficial for me on a professional level cause it shows what guests are paying attention to and it helps me to deliver a better service and empower my team to do the same! I hope to see you on one of our future flights!

[mikey_g]

I had a gate upgrade from biz to first with Etihad and it was absolutely amazing. Attentive staff, refills of champagne, beautifully presented food and great privacy with the seat. My favorite airline.

[BeamAnak]

Been a fan of your channel for a while Dan, don’t normally comment but had to on this one. I got a surprise upgrade to this first class last year on LHR-AUH and had to say this was, hands down, the best experience on board I ever had from the crew who took care of me, to food, hospitality and the cabin. Certainly the most memorable experience on board of all time so far, albeit only for 6 hours. I also love their business class, budget luxury for me.

Keep up the good work with the channel!

[Emperorvalse]

Oh no another Dan and Oscar flight video....
They just get better and better.
Dan whenever you have Oscar in a video it is so much better. Its great to see you two travel together and Oscar becoming more integrated in the video.
Keep it up guys!

[kyro]

POV me having a Emirates ad when I’m watching an Etihad review 😂😂

[shawnk]

I love how Bougie Dan is without making you feel like it’s Bougie I can’t explain it but I love it 😂😂

[Mega_Umbreon]

As a relative commoner who's only taken 2 business class trips in their life, I was surprised that you said 7 hours in busines felt like a long time. I'm very fortunate to have flown Eithad business on one of those trips and it was amazing, I don't really know how a slightly bigger seat and a door would have changed that. The food was great, the IFE was good and the bed was awesome. First looks nice but not that much nicer.

[whitneywastesaway]

Somewhere, Alex just screamed that you posted this rather than the QR first video 😆

[Heyman]

I love how consistent you are with the time to which you post new videos. Keep it up. Watching your followers grow is truly amazing.

[iandingle]

I worked for Cara Operations for 23 years - one of their operating divisions was In-Flight Catering - visited other flight kitchens around the world - Ethihad has really stepped up their game!

[AnushHariharan]

Happy to see you try Dosa, a traditional South Indian Delicacy! We usually eat with our hand, but as long as you enjoyed, that's all that matters

[karthikeyanptr]

Dan eating Masala Dosa using a knife and fork was not on my bingo card for this year. :D

[martinvareed]

I totally relate with u Dan....I have experienced this Etihad hospitality and it goes beyond the boundaries.. exceptionally good....loved every moment of my travel with Etihad and now love every moment of your vlog. u have captured all the essence to go bro!!

[CaptainKremmen]

21:33 That issue will solve itself in time. If you fly with this much good food often enough, the pyjamas will no longer be 3 sizes too big.

[commishg]

I joined Points Master and can personally attest that the course may very well pay for itself with the very first business class points ticket you purchase. When it comes to mastering the use of airline points, Dan is the man!

[JY]

Great video, brings back happy memories of summer going to Phuket flying Etihad via Abu-Dhabi with my family b class. 787/777-300ER(🤮)/787/A380 for my 50th.

I got upgraded on 787 first time in my life and really impressed. Also loved business on 787. A380 business was ok, the lounge on board was fun but made arrival very busy.

Anyway, hats of to you filming. I was like a kid in a sweet shop and tried to take photos for the kids. I was so embarrassed and really difficult without intruding on their peoples privacy!
Next back to ANA the room!

Keep up the great work!!

[samuelhoney]

4:19 you can order a Strongbow!? I'm glad there's an English drink on the list but is that the best cider they could find?

[markwaite]

Another great review as usual Dan.

The onboard service and product definitely looks a distinct level above other Firsts - especially QF and BA - though at the expense of others … I wouldn’t be too impressed if I was one of the first Business Class passengers to board and found the locker space above my seat taken by someone from First.

The lounge, too, although exclusive seemed underwhelming - especially when the spa is accessible directly within the lounge with other carriers .. but I’m starting to Nick-pick now!!

Keep up the great work!

[russells]

Well, they have recently removed the free spa treatment and now offer a lame massage chair instead.

[VivekPatel-zejy]

22:59 You watching Chats & Reacts is something I never knew I needed 😍