ETIHAD A380 THE RESIDENCE | World's best First Class flight (phenomenal!)

Join me on a flight in The Residence, the world's most expensive plane "seat". The Residence is a step beyond First Class and the only three-room suite on a passenger aircraft, featuring a private bedroom, ensuite bathroom with shower, and a living room.
The Residence is exclusively available on Etihad Airways’ A380 aircraft on routes between Abu Dhabi, London and New York. In this video, I take you on a 8 hour flight from Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow. The video also includes a tour of Etihad's new First Class lounge at Abu Dhabi.
Keep watching till the end for some spectacular drone footage!
Video chapters:
0:00 Abu Dhabi international airport
0:35 Etihad First Class lounge
5:34 Airbus A380
6:21 Boarding
8:25 Takeoff
10:06 Tour of The Residence
15:43 Menu & lunch
18:20 A380 Business Class (upper deck)
19:24 A380 Economy Class (lower deck)
22:02 Inflight entertainment
23:15 Landing at London Heathrow
25:44 Preview
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  • @paradonym
    @paradonymАй бұрын

    The first decent review which isn't bombarding us with "look how many miles I've already earned to be able to spend them here..." thank you. Like really... Neutral reviews with the main purpose to show, not to rate,that's what I'm here for. Because the rating is in the viewers head, not done by the person showing it.

  • @djbabygggudani7911

    @djbabygggudani7911

    Ай бұрын

    Well it shows in his millions of followers,still waiting for that invite to the MALDIVES😅

  • @JStrick525
    @JStrick525Ай бұрын

    I just don’t have enough zeros in my bank account to even dream about flying like this. My best flight experience was first class on American Airlines from Germany to the US and I thought that the lie flat bed and real silverware was absolute heaven! It’s amazing to see how fancy a flight can get. Great video! ❤

  • @stayinafloat2859
    @stayinafloat2859Ай бұрын

    I know I'll never get to travel in The Residence but goodness I can dream.......

  • @shanah5707

    @shanah5707

    Ай бұрын

    Never say never. Anything is possible ❤

  • @Pla.gue_doctor

    @Pla.gue_doctor

    Ай бұрын

    You just said Never tho​@@shanah5707

  • @ripgfa

    @ripgfa

    25 күн бұрын

    It’s too expensive even for my dreams

  • @3caninos
    @3caninosАй бұрын

    Even business class seats look amazing. Wow, get to watch the quiet plane landing - I can feel the massive engines in your recorded audio vibrate on my tablet, literally shaking. Powerful plane!

  • @Travelnord23

    @Travelnord23

    Ай бұрын

    “Even” business class 😂

  • @Lasaro7499

    @Lasaro7499

    2 күн бұрын

    Damn even economy looks good and has monitors for each passenger. Some domestic first doesnt even have them.

  • @lucyc3696
    @lucyc3696Ай бұрын

    Wow, how fabulous. I initially thought the first area converted into the bed, but then you showed a separate bedroom. Just stunning. Shame it was a short flight! 🤣

  • @isonliu3148
    @isonliu3148Ай бұрын

    I saw another VLOG with ETIHAD beyond 1st Class, but you one is more informative and brilliantly filmed! Thanks for sharing.

  • @JoshuaSeziba
    @JoshuaSezibaАй бұрын

    Your videos also serve as a means of inspiration and motivation for me to work hard so I too can travel the world. Thank you so much, keep posting more videos.

  • @massivedealcloser7680
    @massivedealcloser7680Ай бұрын

    Pilots absolutely buttered that landing

  • @PilotWanderlust
    @PilotWanderlustАй бұрын

    Excellent! Excited to see an „update“ on the O&O Reethi Rah next. Thank you in advance!

  • @ashchw923
    @ashchw923Ай бұрын

    im so thankful to see this video. Thank you for uploading!

  • @drrodrigoferreiraonco
    @drrodrigoferreiraoncoАй бұрын

    Thank you for one more fantastic vídeo!

  • @Kishykat
    @KishykatАй бұрын

    It has been awhile since I have gone on a trip with you but happily I was able to dream of being in this world. As always your video skills are above excellent, the music calming, the view extraordinary and brings the world you are in to your viewers in a way that makes it almost like a virtual trip. Thank you for bringing this to viewers like me!

  • @gunvaldsandhaland7757
    @gunvaldsandhaland7757Ай бұрын

    Must Be The Best Cabin In The Sky.Great Trip Report

  • @johnsax1445
    @johnsax1445Ай бұрын

    Great Video, the Best one ever on “The Residence” 🤩

  • @fadhilmatic3326
    @fadhilmatic3326Ай бұрын

    Yay I can finally watch this video & learn for my own good. This is the video that I've been waiting for, it really helps me a lot & I can experience this lovely residence class one fine day when I grow older. I love your videos a lot & it really inspires me a lot! ❤️

  • @Ritz-mn8qf
    @Ritz-mn8qfАй бұрын

    I remember those fabulous, very refined and expertly trained butlers looking after the residences. Still, having that private bathroom and bedroom is amazing along with all that space and privacy.🥂

  • @minaheap7692
    @minaheap769217 күн бұрын

    thank u for bringing us this virtual luxurious first class flight!

  • @yamuiemata
    @yamuiemataАй бұрын

    I truly believe 7 hours is not enough to enjoy this magnificent product 😅

  • @rem05033

    @rem05033

    Ай бұрын

    Today, Etihad announced a new route from NYC to Abu Dhabi wtih the A380. You can experience the residence for 14 hours when the service starts.

  • @CooroSnowFox

    @CooroSnowFox

    Ай бұрын

    ​@@rem05033Australia to America or London... probably the only way it'd be worth it

  • @renegadeoffunk32
    @renegadeoffunk32Ай бұрын

    That crosswind landing 👌

  • @williehannon9306
    @williehannon9306Ай бұрын

    A master of your craft. Thank you so much

  • @adelguy67
    @adelguy67Ай бұрын

    Just spectacular!! It has always been a dream of mine to have this experience one day but this will probably be as close as I can get.

  • @derrickdavis2095
    @derrickdavis2095Ай бұрын

    Magnificent in detail

  • @rezaalan3991
    @rezaalan3991Ай бұрын

    Great flight.

  • @juandiazzalamea1
    @juandiazzalamea1Ай бұрын

    Muy buena toma del aterrizaje.

  • @anthonyortiz2128
    @anthonyortiz2128Ай бұрын

    Absolutely spectacular video 🫶❤️ thank you!!!

  • @luxurytravelexpert

    @luxurytravelexpert

    Ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @archknightk
    @archknightkАй бұрын

    저도 꼭 타보고 싶은 에티하드 항공 레지던스 좌석이군요. 정말 멋진 영상 잘 보겠습니다. 영어실력이 모자라 한글로 씁니다.

  • @andrea6421
    @andrea6421Ай бұрын

    That is the ultimate 1st class flight! I will never be able to afford it but what a way to fly! Thanks for sharing and the plane landing at the end was spectacular 👍🏻😊

  • @firoztayiab7556
    @firoztayiab7556Ай бұрын

    Excellent job is done, bossssss ! want a vid from Ko Samui, Thailand.

  • @amelia_latina
    @amelia_latinaАй бұрын

    Can't wait for the one and only reethi rah 😍 my favourite resort 💙🌊

  • @Stella_di_Mare
    @Stella_di_MareАй бұрын

    Благодарю за обзор! Расширяете границы 😀 Хочу полетать в таких условиях👍

  • @jentommyontheroad8089
    @jentommyontheroad808911 күн бұрын

    Wow! I was hoping you would order afternoon tea so I could see what that would look like. Definitely on my bucket list!

  • @dr.heshamfarouk5162
    @dr.heshamfarouk5162Ай бұрын

    Thanks so much for your video ❤

  • @ljcor1899
    @ljcor1899Ай бұрын

    Incredible FC space. Never flown Etihad but we plan to at some point… In my opinion their planes have the prettiest livery in the sky. Also I hear their newly built terminal in Abu Dhabi is amazing. Thanks for another great production.

  • @kawangkwok5262
    @kawangkwok5262Ай бұрын

    As expected, the lounge is out of this world!! More Luxury than lots of 5 star hotels! The suite, is probably bigger than some tiny house bedroom :) There are so many great food selections :), I wonder did expert ever try to empty the digestion system, before going to the lounge? Once again, thanks Expert!

  • @6falconsue
    @6falconsueАй бұрын

    What's really cool, Dr. LTE, is that your luxury suite has a hallway--lol. I've seen a few other videos of this suite--one traveler said he was too excited to sleep. (I felt perhaps Etihad could have provided him with a teddy bear to make him feel more at home :) Gotta say that Etihad A380 is one absolutely gorgeous featherless bird! (Fabulous lounge, too.) Thanks for the ride, Dr. LTE!

  • @nickmaxted2558
    @nickmaxted2558Ай бұрын

    wow! only in my dreams

  • @nodyanodya6520
    @nodyanodya6520Ай бұрын

    how beautiful everything is! I want to fly in such comfort once in my life😍❤☺

  • @auroozava3259
    @auroozava3259Ай бұрын

    Wow, how fabulous. I initially thought the first area converted into the bed, but then you showed a separate bedroom. Just stunning. Shame it was a short flight!

  • @petewatson9866
    @petewatson9866Ай бұрын

    No matter how long that flight was, my body would have been sleeping on that bed. 😴 A never again experience, Middle Eastern airlines just do things better than their counterparts. Thanks for sharing 👍👍

  • @darcimunday4410
    @darcimunday4410Ай бұрын

    I absolutely love your KZread channel! I just about watched them all abd fell in love with all of you videos you have shown on your KZread channel. Keep them coming for the ones who doesn't get to go anywhere. People can only dresm of going to these beautiful places like you do. Talk about going on these beautiful adventures you certainly know how to entertain your viewers.

  • @luxurytravelexpert

    @luxurytravelexpert

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you !!!

  • @darcimunday4410

    @darcimunday4410

    Ай бұрын

    Your mighty welcome.

  • @LukasHannover1988

    @LukasHannover1988

    16 күн бұрын

    @@luxurytravelexpert How much does The Residence cost approximately? I'm writing an E-Book & it features The Residence.

  • @stuartallen8310
    @stuartallen8310Ай бұрын

    Well presented

  • @jeremyoboe
    @jeremyoboeАй бұрын

    Amazing experience!!

  • @Blues-rm6cd
    @Blues-rm6cd21 күн бұрын

    Increíble lugar👌🏻👌🏻 ese es mi próximo destino de viaje

  • @rosepelzel4244
    @rosepelzel4244Ай бұрын

    The lounge was very nice ... handsomely elegant! As for the Residence, I believe I would crawl right into that bed and stay there for the remainder of the flight. Maybe I could get someone to toss me a grape every now and then! Just let me sleep! Lol!

  • @MrEbeet
    @MrEbeetАй бұрын

    A-mazing! beds, showers... what's next? personal fitness room? swimming pool? Bowling alley!?!?!

  • @therealgodspeedy

    @therealgodspeedy

    Ай бұрын

    one day

  • @muazunais2378

    @muazunais2378

    Ай бұрын

    Why not 😂

  • @thomascochran1445

    @thomascochran1445

    Ай бұрын

    quit with the dramatics

  • @MrEbeet

    @MrEbeet

    Ай бұрын

    @@thomascochran1445 OK Tom, I'll do that, ty.

  • @cathdan

    @cathdan

    Ай бұрын

    Actually if you use that money on land instead in the air ,you get everything

  • @explorer.samrat
    @explorer.samratАй бұрын

    Simply phenomenal. Your best video till now Sir.😊❤

  • @luxurytravelexpert

    @luxurytravelexpert

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you ☺️

  • @TrekkersTravels
    @TrekkersTravelsАй бұрын

    Wow what luxury 💛, what a way to travel

  • @user-ih3pt4gh6y
    @user-ih3pt4gh6yАй бұрын

    اخي الحبيب عجبني ميزة الترجمة كتير ❤واحب فديوهاتك

  • @PatriciaPerez-lg2kw
    @PatriciaPerez-lg2kwАй бұрын

    Woow is wonderfull 😮

  • @Ozymandias1
    @Ozymandias1Ай бұрын

    9:45 Incidentally RyanAir which operates at the complete opposite of the economical spectrum than this channel focusses on has a similar safety record, with only one hull loss (flight 4102; due to birdstrike, not something you can prevent with safety measures) and a forced landing by the Belorussian air force (flight 4978; not something you can prevent either). They have been in operation for two decades longer than Etihad, in their first two decades they had zero incidents. Safety isn't a luxury.

  • @kingmoss3415
    @kingmoss3415Ай бұрын

    I remember my round trip in this same residence following my Lottery win as if it was yesterday. 🎉🎉🎉 Cheers 🥂

  • @aliharriman
    @aliharrimanАй бұрын

    Superb accommodation. I don’t think anyone does luxury air travel quite like Etihad.

  • @samsadrzadh580
    @samsadrzadh580Ай бұрын

    thanks so much , can you please look into Four seasons air cruise , is very very expensive but maybe you being you .... thanks again

  • @3caninos
    @3caninosАй бұрын

    Awww, I would go 1st class just to eat in that lounge! 😋

  • @BomberFletch31
    @BomberFletch31Ай бұрын

    I agree it's one of the best first class products around. It's a shame it's such a short flight. I think it would be an ideal way to spend a 15 hour flight.

  • @proabdellah

    @proabdellah

    18 күн бұрын

    You can now! Etihad made a new route from NYC to Abu Dhabi, that is a 14 hour flight, you can fly it with this first class.

  • @lidiya.ilchuk
    @lidiya.ilchukАй бұрын

    Love it! Will fly Etihad the residence one day💛

  • @luxurytravelexpert

    @luxurytravelexpert

    Ай бұрын

    Please do!

  • @didisinclair3605
    @didisinclair3605Ай бұрын

    I would only want to fly this amazing room from New York to Australia!!!!

  • @MikeAnthonyVlogs
    @MikeAnthonyVlogsАй бұрын

    Wow. This is truly one of the most stunning flight accommodations I have ever seen! It really breaks the creative limits of what can be possible in commercial air travel. Anyways, I have long awaited the day that you would finally review the iconic One&Only Reethi Rah! For my personal preference, it sits third on my list to Soneva Fushi and Soneva Jani

  • @luxurytravelexpert

    @luxurytravelexpert

    Ай бұрын

    One&Only Reethi Rah is an incredible resort! You’ll love it 😍

  • @mirameraabi8328
    @mirameraabi8328Ай бұрын

    ❤❤❤❤ great excellent so beautiful ths so much pls mores video❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @homeland2710
    @homeland2710Ай бұрын

    mewah, perjalanan yang luar biasa. aku percaya, hal ini memberimu pengalaman dan wawasan baru yang jauh lebih luas dan aku senang bisa menyaksikannya di youtube. sehat dan senang untukmu 🎉

  • @powerlifterarnold1257
    @powerlifterarnold1257Ай бұрын

    Have I ever flown The Residence ? No the luxury travel expert, I have never😅😅😅. Superb video though

  • @rmackrm

    @rmackrm

    Ай бұрын

    Neither have i funnily enough. 😅

  • @MrBear1967
    @MrBear1967Ай бұрын

    Brilliantly filmed 😊and great review, this is probably the only way I'll ever do the trip. 😢

  • @luxurytravelexpert

    @luxurytravelexpert

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you

  • @MrEbeet
    @MrEbeetАй бұрын

    this would be the one flight i'd pray for a delay on!

  • @KishanPatel-bv6lg
    @KishanPatel-bv6lgАй бұрын

    Nice ❤❤

  • @jonasbrothersrockist
    @jonasbrothersrockistАй бұрын

    Great video

  • @luxurytravelexpert

    @luxurytravelexpert

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you

  • @jonasbrothersrockist

    @jonasbrothersrockist

    Ай бұрын

    @@luxurytravelexpert You're welcome.

  • @user-bg5ov3oi1r
    @user-bg5ov3oi1rАй бұрын

    Cool Cool

  • @morseanen
    @morseanenАй бұрын

    Thanks for new great video. The comfort level in the new residence is once again storming the heavens. Etihad is a great compromise between cheap European and expensive Middle Eastern airlines. At the same time, they are close to the best of the top five companies in terms of service, but often much cheaper than them in terms of prices. The main disadvantage of Etihad was connecting in the tired terminals of Abu Dhabi airport. Now this disadvantage has disappeared with the appearance of a new terminal, which is not inferior in comfort to the airports in Doha or Dubai.

  • @MariaCKouto
    @MariaCKoutoАй бұрын

    I summarize this trip as The Super Luxurious Air Trip.😍

  • @user-de1if5zj3b
    @user-de1if5zj3b15 күн бұрын

    Not gonna lie, I was really vibin' off that soundtrack. Especially 21:40

  • @edtex6275
    @edtex6275Ай бұрын

    What happened to the dedicated Residences lounge in Abu Dhabi? Is that no longer available?

  • @user-fb3zq4jp6g
    @user-fb3zq4jp6gАй бұрын

    great story! thanks to the author! as if I had been there myself! like from me👍

  • @gsu12fo
    @gsu12foАй бұрын

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ beautiful

  • @decemberclouds
    @decembercloudsАй бұрын

    I have been waiting for this since I heard that you were going to do it! Everything looked amazing from the lounge to the area itself. Too bad that the amenities kit (did I miss it? I didn't see it...) and the service is the same as first, I think it would make a nice parting gift.

  • @LXRY
    @LXRY25 күн бұрын

    Great video. What’s the music used throughout it?

  • @bulufish8208
    @bulufish8208Ай бұрын

    No words means a Master at his craft. ❤

  • @A380_Flyer
    @A380_FlyerАй бұрын

    You haven't stayed at a Six Senses resort for over 2 years (Ibiza), and only 1 in the past 4-5 years. Have you gone off the SS brand or are you planning more trips in the future?

  • @KishanPatel-bv6lg
    @KishanPatel-bv6lgАй бұрын

    I think you should make video on air india a350 business class on international route

  • @jbentley75
    @jbentley75Ай бұрын

    Fantastic review - beautifully shot and a most welcome review from all the 'look at me!' Vloggers. I was lucky enough to travel Etihad First (not the Residence though) at the back end of last year and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I did however think the quality of wines was below par (especially when compared to competitors' offerings and the apartment was a bit of a waste as there was no need to convert the sofa into a bed during what was a 7 hour, daytime flight. A flight to NYC would justify it far more.

  • @luxurytravelexpert

    @luxurytravelexpert

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you for your kind comment 🙂

  • @O_SENHOR_e_o_meu_pastor...s23
    @O_SENHOR_e_o_meu_pastor...s23Ай бұрын

    🤩🤩🤩

  • @angelsx82
    @angelsx82Ай бұрын

    I remember a few years ago, we flew with the same plane, same route, and mid flight the plane turned back to Abu Dhabi because one of the engines shut down. Scary experience was.

  • @luxurytravelexpert

    @luxurytravelexpert

    Ай бұрын

    Ouch …

  • @didiermcginnis
    @didiermcginnisАй бұрын

    If I'd to choose from across all the top airlines,nothing beats the residence 😅

  • @kenkavanagh2018
    @kenkavanagh2018Ай бұрын

    ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @Aviationdude350
    @Aviationdude350Ай бұрын

    Guys please do etihad business class as well :)

  • @1977sukhan
    @1977sukhanАй бұрын

    waiting for a real journey soon.....

  • @_dilpreet.sidhu1
    @_dilpreet.sidhu1Ай бұрын

    🌟

  • @wojtekkochan6942
    @wojtekkochan6942Ай бұрын

    What a flex. First it was I have a seat that converts to a bed. Now, I have a separate bedroom with my own toilet and shower. Etihad never fails to impress.

  • @ahmedyousef4839
    @ahmedyousef483917 күн бұрын

    Etihad airlines and air arabia very good in the work together

  • @GOK1970
    @GOK1970Ай бұрын

    I have almost been there.... A flight from London to Abu Dhabi on A380 First Apartment in 2017. Staff could have been better, compared to Qatar and Emirates. :)

  • @michaelafalck1345
    @michaelafalck1345Ай бұрын

    Thank you once again for sharing with us. This is truly one impressive Product. I was just wondering, why we do have to activate the subtitles in the settings, because the subtitles were already included in the past. Is that some new thing of KZread? Pls let me know. Thank you

  • @luxurytravelexpert

    @luxurytravelexpert

    Ай бұрын

    I now create my subtitles via KZread, which allows viewers to translate them in their own language (instead of uploading a video with only English subtitles).

  • @michaelafalck1345

    @michaelafalck1345

    Ай бұрын

    @@luxurytravelexpert I see. That makes sense to me😀

  • @MATEOPINEDAFLORES-jn7zr
    @MATEOPINEDAFLORES-jn7zr15 күн бұрын

    I was in the residence whit my mother and I can say that it is literally like your own home on an airplane.

  • @RandomVideosFirst
    @RandomVideosFirstАй бұрын

    given what has happened in DXB and Dubai in general (this week) I would of loved to of stayed in this business class lounge for 4 days , especially those private pods with the white blinds 4:05

  • @ukdavepianoman
    @ukdavepianomanАй бұрын

    Very good video. The Residence is something I'd love to try but probably never will...7 hour flight doesn't seem enough really. First class lounge looks good and of course on board is amazing. Isn't there a Residence lounge to visit at Abu Dhabi Terminal A?

  • @luxurytravelexpert

    @luxurytravelexpert

    Ай бұрын

    No, passengers of The Residence have access to a private suite at the First Class lounge

  • @skunz77
    @skunz77Күн бұрын

    Роскош ВРЕМЕННА!

  • @parimal7528
    @parimal7528Ай бұрын

    During covid, when A380s were being deserted, i thought airlines will abandon them but it's good to see A380s back in skies. Earlier, Etihad used to offer complimentary chauffer car to pick you up from hotel or residence, they used to send 2 cars, 1 for luggage second for passengers. Is this service still there or have they removed it? Thanks for this video, had been long time seen an A380! Namaste.

  • @christinemeganemallet
    @christinemeganemallet26 күн бұрын

    Merci de nourrir mes rêves 🙂🙏💜🥰🇨🇵

  • @mustafashulqamy1844
    @mustafashulqamy1844Ай бұрын

    Will you try singapore airline's A380 first class? It's very close to this minus the shower!

  • @luxurytravelexpert

    @luxurytravelexpert

    Ай бұрын

    I've already tried it. Here's my video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/kYNmwdCNpJS0Zto.html

  • @mustafashulqamy1844

    @mustafashulqamy1844

    Ай бұрын

    @@luxurytravelexpert What do you think of it vs This?

  • @luxurytravelexpert

    @luxurytravelexpert

    Ай бұрын

    @@mustafashulqamy1844 The Residence by Etihad is in a class in its own as it comes with a private bedroom with ensuite bathroom

  • @mariaflorenciagonzalezcade4256
    @mariaflorenciagonzalezcade42567 күн бұрын

    Yo me encadeno al asiento para seguir viajando !

  • @luxurytravelexpert

    @luxurytravelexpert

    7 күн бұрын

    😀

  • @Warin71
    @Warin71Ай бұрын

    when will we see Soneva Secret in the preview?😉

  • @MrPhantom1961
    @MrPhantom1961Ай бұрын

    I thought if you travelled in The Residence, that there was a standalone lounge for that. Not shown in this video?

  • @luxurytravelexpert

    @luxurytravelexpert

    Ай бұрын

    It used to be that way. Nowadays, guests of The Residence have access to a special suite within the First Class lounge

  • @SalsamaliTravelReports
    @SalsamaliTravelReportsАй бұрын

    Were you traveling solo in the residence or with someone? And do you have to pay first class fares for both?

  • @luxurytravelexpert

    @luxurytravelexpert

    Ай бұрын

    I was traveling solo. And yes, the Residence can only be booked by First Class passengers.

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