Etihad First Class (Apartments) - Sydney to Abu Dhabi (EY 455) - Airbus A380-800

This video is a continuation of my trip report on a Virgin Australia B737-800 Business Class flight between Adelaide and Sydney. After arriving in Sydney, I have a long layover and decide to do a bit of flight simulation at Flight Experience.

I return to the airport in the evening for my flight (EY455) to Abu Dhabi. I have a look at the Etihad check-in counter in Terminal 1, before having my boarding pass reissued at the First Class counter. I then head over to the Sydney Etihad Lounge and enjoy a meal there before boarding my flight.

Once on board the A380, I review the First Class Apartment product. It's absolutely an amazing product that currently is the best First Class hard product in the sky. The size and the quality of the Apartment is simply stunning. I sample a number of items from the on-board menu, surf the net on the plane, and take a shower in-flight. The First Class bed and the on-board lounge facilities are looked at as well.

The video ends upon landing and arrival at the gate in Abu Dhabi. However, it is to be continued by a trip report of my Etihad A380 First Class experience from Abu Dhabi to London.

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Music:

Etihad Boarding Music (Complete)
By Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways Boarding Music | 13min
By Etihad Airways

[Tekhelet]

Superb videography. Most YouTubers do not get this right. No shaky, sudden turns to make me nauseas. Excellent editing and especially the music! What a treat this video was to watch!

[williamlarkin]

I'm far from rich, but had the opportunity to fly Business Class with my wife to Europe with Etihad on Virgin points. I asked how much it would cost to upgrade to First, and was told it would be $800 each. An unbelievable bargain! Every bit as good as this report, except that I skipped the champagne and had many glasses of the Premier Grand Cru Bordeaux.

[michaellake]

I live in St. Louis. Been saving up for a luxury trip on Greyhound to Kansas City.

[irelandbloke]

This is very similar to my Ryanair flight from Dublin to Leeds....

[christopherthorkon]

One time I was sitting in economy on an old plane and water started leaking out from above the window onto my lap. That will be the closest I ever get to getting a "shower" on a plane.

[vishnuaviation]

This should get more views than Sam Chui! No random talking, very unbiased, and straight-to-the-point as well as informative videos!

[melamorales]

Awesome video! I love the way you share each detail so it feels like I'm right there! That coupled with the relaxing music and I feel refreshed and ready for my adventure after touching down! But alas I am at home and my dog is looking at me questioningly lol! Thanks for my mini vacation - I subbed and look forward to many more!

[norbertsimeon]

The music is most enchanting, love it

[strigoviro]

This is by far one of the best "in flight review" videos I've seen. Thank you for sharing this amazing experience!

[WarThunCraftHD]

The music was so hypnotising that I went to bed after I watched 7 minutes of it

[SamoScopom]

great video, I like how informative it is, and that it is done without bragging (as some might do) or exaggerating (as for example TV does)

[Street]

Hi Eddie,
I have to say that I thoroughly enjoyed your video capturing the grace and style of what a luxury flight entails. You film it in such a way that it's not about you. . . but rather the experience. Well done.
Darryl

[sweetnectar]

Aww man!!! I enjoyed this video so much!!! It was very detailed and I felt like I was there with you!!!

[carriemcclure]

Cabin crew here, this video made me teary eyed during the 2020 Pandemic. 😢

[thecowxxx]

No idea why i watched this, but it was nice - and the music, too

[kotkaconforza]

The majestic, yet soothing, music really makes these videos.

[effyzay]

Pay 20k for a flight but still need to dish out another $20 for wifi.

[btterman]

I take so many long haul trips in freakin' economy. i can only drool with envy!

[sineadnilaoghaire]

I've always wondered what it's like to fly in first class, so thank you! Nicely filmed and well explained, plus the music provided a fitting ambience.

[MiCharlXXD]

Meanwhile people in the lower deck drink shower water from the upper deck...