Etihad Airways celebrated the arrival of its new Airbus A350-1000 in the United States following the inaugural commercial flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to New York\u2019sJohn F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) on 30 June. The aircraft, which accommodates 371 passengers,is one of five new Airbus A350sto join Etihad\u2019s fleet this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From today, all Etihad flights servicing New York and Chicago O\u2019Hare International Airport will be operated by the A350, joining Mumbai and Delhiroutes that began flying in April this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Etihad passengers travelling to the US have access to Etihad\u2019s US pre-clearance, the only United States Customs and Border Protection facility in the Middle East. This allows passengers bound for the United States to process all immigration, customs and agriculture inspections in Abu Dhabi before they board their flight, avoiding immigration and queues on arrival in the US.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are proud to bring the Airbus A350 into service in the US. This is an incredible aircraft with highly efficient fuel consumption and CO2 savings, which enables us to support our goals to reduce carbon emissions and deliver an unmatched flight experience for our guests,\u201d said Martin Drew, Senior Vice President Global Sales and Cargo, Etihad Airways. \u201cBy introducing the A350, we have almost doubled premium capacity on our New York and Chicago routes to 44 seats in the Business cabin, which provides a luxurious experience comparable to First Class on other international airlines.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sustainable50<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Formed as a partnership between Etihad, Airbus and Rolls Royce in 2021, the Sustainable50 programme will make use of Etihad\u2019s A350s as flying testbeds for new initiatives, procedures and technologies to reduce carbon emissions. This will build on the learnings derived from Etihad\u2019s similar Greenliner programme for the Boeing 787 aircraft type.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-powered Airbus A350 is one of the most efficient aircraft types in the world, with 25% less fuel burn and CO2 emissions than previous-generation twin aisle aircraft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Etihad recently established a formal framework with Airbus to collaborate on sustainability across a number of areas, including the promotion and commercialisation of sustainable aviation fuel, waste and weight management, and the development of data-driven analysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Guest Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The aircraft features Etihad\u2019s newest cabin interior, which is inspired by Abu Dhabi and is both more efficient and sustainable in design. Etihad is renowned for high-quality aircraft, and the A350 is filled with thoughtful design details providing exceptional comfort and enhanced privacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Etihad\u2019s signature lighting design is inspired by the shadows cast by Abu Dhabi\u2019s palm trees. The cabin lighting emulates natural ambient light and is designed to enhance the guest experience, provide an optimum environment for sleeping and reduce the effects of jetlag. The Airbus A350 also offers the quietest cabin experience for a wide-body aircraft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another feature to help reduce light pollution, and therefore jetlag, is the new dark-mode interface on the E-BOX inflight entertainment system. Mobile and Wi-Fi connectivity is also available throughout the aircraft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Etihad has also thoughtfully created a \u201cLittle VIP\u201d experience for its youngest guests. The programme offers newly launched Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi-themed, family-friendly amenities for children. The A350 also has a special new feature, offering interactive flight maps kids can explore with the help of some Jurassic-age friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Business Class<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The elevated Business class is home to 44 Business Studios with sliding doors that provide a high level of privacy to each suite. Every seat faces forward with direct aisle access. The Business class seat, with a width of over 20\u201d, converts into a fully-flat bed of 79\u201d in length, and features ample storage for convenience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Noise-cancelling headphones and an 18.5\u201d TV screen provide a cinematic experience to enjoy Etihad\u2019s extensive inflight entertainment offering. The Business seats cleverly feature a built-in wireless charging dock and Bluetooth headphone pairing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Business class guests can choose from a carefully curated \u00e0 la carte menu, and guests on longer flights can enjoy Etihad\u2019s signature \u2018dine anytime\u2019 service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Economy Class<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Etihad\u2019s spacious Economy cabin is configured with 327 smart seats in a 3-3-3 arrangement, of which 45 \u2018Economy Space\u2019 seats have been enhanced with an additional 4 inches of legroom. The Crystal Cabin Award-winning seats were selected after extensive customer trials by Etihad and based on their comfort and sustainability credentials. The seats feature Etihad\u2019s signature supportive headrest, USB charging and Bluetooth headphone pairing, as well as a 13.3\u201d inch screen to enjoy Etihad\u2019s award-winning inflight entertainment system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Guests receive blankets and pillows for additional comfort and amenity kits on longer flights, as well as enjoying complimentary dining and beverages served by Etihad\u2019s award-winning cabin crew.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Etihad Airways celebrated the arrival of its new Airbus A350-1000 in the United States following the inaugural commercial flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to New York\u2019sJohn F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) on 30 June. The aircraft, which accommodates 371 passengers,is one of five new Airbus A350sto join Etihad\u2019s fleet this year. From today, all Etihad flights servicing New York and Chicago O\u2019Hare International Airport will be operated by the A350, joining Mumbai and Delhiroutes that began flying in April this year. Etihad passengers travelling to the US have access to Etihad\u2019s US pre-clearance, the only United States Customs […]<\/p>\n