Etihad sells a three-room apartment in the sky
The Residence sleeps one or two, and each Airbus A380 carries just one at the front of the upper deck.
10best.usatoday.com · How to fly like a VIP: 10 airlines with the best business and first class cabinsEtihad Airways' most premium offering in first class is The Residence, a three-room suite with a bedroom, a living room, and a shower.
The suite has a bedroom that sleeps one or two people, a separate sitting room, and its own shower room. Each Airbus A380 carries just one, at the front of the upper deck.
For both Business and First, Etihad lists lie-flat seats with dining on demand. Both cabins also include a driven car to the airport and use of the lounge, with a private suite for First Class passengers.
Questions people ask
How does a shower work on an airplane?
Airplanes carry only a limited supply of fresh water, so shower time is short and arranged with the crew. The water is heated normally, drains to a holding tank, and shuts off automatically when the allotment runs out.
Do any other airlines have showers?
Emirates and Etihad are the two main carriers that offer onboard showers in premium cabins, both on the Airbus A380. The suites are booked in time slots with help from the crew.
How do you book The Residence?
You book it as its own fare type for one or two travelers, not as a regular seat upgrade. Availability is tight because there is only one per plane, so it often sells out far ahead.