I toured Etihad's new first and business cabins coming to future Airbus jets in 2027. These 8 things surprised me most.
Etihad Airways has unveiled new first and business-class cabin designs for its upcoming Airbus A330neo fleet, scheduled to enter service in 2027. The cabins feature high-end amenities like privacy doors, 4K screens, and companion seats, reflecting a broader industry trend toward premium travel.
Why it matters
The investment in luxury air travel highlights the ongoing post-pandemic demand for premium experiences and the competitive nature of the Middle Eastern aviation market.
As a frequent flyer who often flies in business class on Middle Eastern airlines, I was impressed by Etihad's new first- and business-class cabins. Angelo De Guzman Etihad Airways unveiled the new first and business-class cabins planned for its Airbus A330neos. First class is just four seats, and each comes with a giant television and a buddy seat. It remains to be seen whether first class is worth the pricey upgrade from business. Etihad Airways is bringing a new aircraft to its fleet in 2027, and I got an early look at what its premium seats will be like. At Dubai's annual Arabian Travel Market trade show in September, the UAE airline unveiled mock-ups of the new first- and business-class cabins planned for its future Airbus A330neos .
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