Live like at home in air on Etihad.
By Sreekanth A. Nair
With the introduction of the New York-Mumbai flight service, Etihad Airways has become the airline company that offers the most expensive and luxurious air service in the world.
A report in the Hindustan Times said that the Airbus A380 flight has a luxurious suite called ‘The Residence’ that has a shower room, bedroom with double bed and living room. An all inclusive journey in The Residence from New York to Mumbai costs $38,000 per ticket, the highest ever fare charged by an airline company.
The suite is meant for two passengers, has a luxurious leather double seat sofa, two dining tables, and a 32-inch flat screen TV. With a living room, separate bedroom and ensuite shower room, it is the only three-room suite on a commercial airline, designed for two people travelling together.
The Residence experience on the Abu Dhabi – Mumbai route will cost $5,000 and the London-Mumbai route will cost $26,000. The flight has a capacity of 496 passengers.
The suite also includes onboard chef and butler service.
“Maharashtra is one of the largest states in India, and its capital Mumbai is a cosmopolitan, dynamic and popular city. Mumbai to New York represents the largest premium travel market out of India, and with the busy holiday season upon us, it is the perfect time to bring our newest product to Mumbai,” Neerja Bhatia, vice president, Etihad Indian Subcontinent, was quoted as saying by Hindustan Times.
Etihad launched the service on Sunday on the occasion of Maharashtra Day, the 56th anniversary of the state’s formation. With this, Mumbai has become the airline’s fourth A380 destination following London Heathrow, Sydney, and New York, with Melbourne set to join on June 1.
The aircraft replaced the existing Boeing 777/Airbus 340 service. With the aircraft upgrade, Etihad Airways is able to offer an all-A380 daily service in both directions between Mumbai and New York JFK International with a seamless connection over Abu Dhabi, along with the unique USA customs border protection which enables guests to pre-clear US customs in Abu Dhabi.
The service is operated as a codeshare flight with Etihad Airways’ strategic Indian partner Jet Airways.
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