Etihad presenterà la novità più importante in 10 anni


Hanno presentato i nuovi prodotti cabina, che hanno al vertice un vero e proprio appartamento (The Residence), composto da soggiorno, letto matrimoniale e bagno con doccia. E con servizio di maggiordomo...

04 May 2014 11:30
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has unveiled the new product and service offering on its Airbus A380 and Boeing B787 Dreamliner aircraft, including The Residence by Etihad™, the world’s most luxurious living space in the air, available only on the airline’s A380 aircraft.

The Residence will be the breath-taking and completely new forward upper-deck cabin on the A380. Accommodating single or double occupancy, it features a living room, separate double bedroom and ensuite shower room. Guests in The Residence will also have a personal Butler.
With the launch of these new fleets, the Abu Dhabi-based airline will also redefine and rename its cabin classes.
The A380 will feature the revolutionary First Apartments, which are fully private suites with a separate reclining lounge seat and full-length bed, as well as a chilled mini-bar, personal vanity unit and wardrobe.
Etihad Airways has allocated the upper deck of the A380 to its premium cabins.
On the B787, Etihad Airways has designed an enhanced First Suite, adding many new features including a chilled mini-bar.
The Business Studio and Economy Smart Seat will feature on both the A380 and the B787.
Etihad Airways is introducing the latest Panasonic eX3 entertainment system across both fleets, providing more than 750 hours of on-demand entertainment, improved gaming and high definition screens across all cabins.
The system has video touchscreen handsets, offering an additional screen for guests to maximize their entertainment, so they can play games or view the moving map while watching a movie.
Noise cancelling headsets are provided across all cabins, with built-in magnetic audio jacks to ensure the best sound quality.
The A380 aircraft will have full mobile and Wi-Fi service while the B787 will be equipped with Wi-Fi.
Unveiled at a global media launch in Abu Dhabi today, Sunday 4 May, the new cabins and service offering follow the airline’s pledge to transform air travel and make every guest journey a remarkable one.
James Hogan, Etihad Airways’ President and Chief Executive Officer, said:“These new living spaces will raise inflight product and service standards to their highest level yet in commercial aviation and alter air travellers’ expectations of inflight comfort and luxury forever.
“Etihad Airways’ A380 and B787 will deliver the most advanced airline cabins in the industry, while meeting all weight, range and cost targets at our desired seat count. This will allow us to offer products unparalleled in quality and style, yet at competitive prices across all three cabins.”
In 2008, recognising that no single design agency could deliver its vision for the new cabins, Etihad Airways established the Etihad Design Consortium (EDC) which brought together three leading design companies, Acumen, Factorydesign and Honour Branding to develop innovative cabin and seat designs for the new fleets.
The EDC collaborated with Promise Communispace, a leading co-creation agency, to launch comprehensive consumer research and workshops in Abu Dhabi, Sydney, London and New York, with the goal of understanding what makes a ‘perfect flight’ and asking consumers to help design the perfect airline.
Eighty per cent of the new product offering is a direct result of the feedback and information garnered from these workshops.
Etihad Airways’ design vision was to bring the individuality and exclusivity of a luxury boutique hotel experience to the sky in a way that embraced Arabian Modernism, an aesthetic that combines the traditions of the region with contemporary design.

The Residence by Etihad™

The Residence, which is certified by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for single or double occupancy, offers levels of luxury and total privacy normally found only on private jets.
Each Etihad Airways A380 will offer a boutique version of The Residence with different color palettes, table marquetry and custom carpets.
Guests in The Residence will have the services of a personal Butler throughout their flight. These fully trained service professionals will receive specialist training at the Savoy Butler Academy in London.
Guests in The Residence will also have a dedicated VIP Travel Concierge team who will ensure every detail of their travel experience, including ground transport, cuisine, and amenities, are tailored to their requirements.
First Apartments
Etihad Airways will redefine First Class and set a remarkable new industry standard with the launch of the First Apartment on the A380.
Nine First Apartments will be installed on the upper deck in a 1-1 configuration creating the only single aisle First Class cabin in the industry.
Each First Apartment, which has a 64 inch high sliding door, includes a reclining armchair and a full-length ottoman, both upholstered by Poltrona Frau. The ottoman transforms into a separate 80 inch long fully flatbed.
The First Apartment, which also includes unique features such as a chilled mini-bar, a personal vanity unit and a swiveling TV monitor for viewing from either the seat or the bed, has a 74 per cent larger footprint than the airline’s current award-winning First Class Suites.
A fully equipped shower room is available on the A380 for exclusive use by First Class guests.
First Suites
On the B787, Etihad Airways has designed an enhanced First Suite with many new features. The eight First Suites in a 1-2-1 configuration along a unique curved aisle, another first in commercial aviation.
Each completely private First Suite has a large seat and ottoman, both upholstered by Poltrona Frau, which converts into an 80.5 inch long full-flat bed.
On the centre seats, the armrests retract and the suites can be joined to create a ‘double’ bed. Other features include a chilled mini-bar and a 24 inch TV monitor.
Business Studios
On both the A380 and the B787, Etihad Airways will launch its new Business Studios which provide 20 per cent more personal space than the airline’s current business class seat.
Configured 1-2-1 in a forward and aft ‘dovetail’, the Business Studios all have aisle access and the seat converts into a fully flat bed of up to 80.5 inches long.
With its privacy, ample storage and surface space, the Business Studio has been designed with the diverse needs of the premium business or leisure traveller firmly in mind.
The Lobby
On the Airbus A380, First and Business Class guests will be able to relax in The Lobby which is a serviced lounge and bar area located between the First and Business cabins.
Providing a semi-circular leather sofa, a marquetry table and a large TV screen, The Lobby is designed for relaxing and socialising.
The TV has a USB connection so it can be used for sharing content or it can also be set to the airline’s Live TV channels for sporting and other events.
Economy Smart Seat
New Economy Smart Seat will offer a unique ergonomic fixed-wing headrest, giving guests a place to rest their head for added comfort and relaxation.
The seat also has a lumbar support feature, allowing guests to adjust their seat comfort, and an 11 inch personal monitor screen, with all the IFE peripherals conveniently set into the seatback in front.
The latest Panasonic eX3 personal entertainment system, of which Etihad Airways is a launch customer, is installed across all cabins
Cabin Entrances
A key design objective for Etihad Airways was to transform the boarding experience making it more akin to stepping into the lobby of a boutique hotel.
In all entry-ways in both aircraft and in all cabins, the galley equipment is concealed behind custom Arabic fretwork screens and blinds, while the trolleys are covered by elegant wood-finish doors, setting a stylish and welcoming environment for all guests.
Importantly for the airline’s Muslim guests, Etihad Airways has developed prayer areas which can be curtained off for privacy and are equipped with a real-time electronic Qibla-finder showing the exact direction of Mecca based on the aircraft’s geographical position.
In the premium class boarding areas, Etihad Airways will collaborate with cultural institutions in the UAE to exhibit artwork and artefacts in display cabinets installed throughout. Items from the Etihad Airways Boutique Duty Free catalogue will also be displayed.
With the launch of these new aircraft, Etihad Airways will update its dining equipment, amenities and soft furnishings across its entire fleet.
To view images and video of the new cabins, please click on the following links:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEhl8GyXfBY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqZZHT5dvMU
www.etihadmediacentre.com

http://www.etihad.com/it-it/about-u...case-unparalleled-luxury-comfort-and-service/
 
Mi si e' interrotta la diretta appena prima che parlasse Hogan e non ho capito quando e su quali aeromobili/tratte entrera' in funzione questo popò di configurazione.

Ma la Minogue che urla come un macaco da fastidio solo a me?
 
Mi si e' interrotta la diretta appena prima che parlasse Hogan e non ho capito quando e su quali aeromobili/tratte entrera' in funzione questo popò di configurazione.
I nuovi prodotti saranno installati sui 380 e 787.

The Abu Dhabi-based airline’s first A380 will operate commercially to London Heathrow from December 2014. A second A380 will operate on the same route from Q1 2015. By the end of 2015, Etihad Airways will have five of the type in operation, with plans to also introduce A380 operations to both Sydney and New York JFK.

The first Etihad Airways B787-9 will enter commercial service in December 2014, with a second aircraft entering service in January 2015. As with the A380, by the end of 2015, Etihad Airways will have five of the type in operation. The first B787s will initially be deployed on Washington DC, Düsseldorf and Mumbai, with further route announcements to follow.
 
Mi si e' interrotta la diretta appena prima che parlasse Hogan e non ho capito quando e su quali aeromobili/tratte entrera' in funzione questo popò di configurazione.

Ma la Minogue che urla come un macaco da fastidio solo a me?
Ovviamente Hogan preferisce il " prodotto" Australiano:D, alla domanda sulla trattativa Alitalia ha risposto " no comment"
 
Mi si e' interrotta la diretta appena prima che parlasse Hogan e non ho capito quando e su quali aeromobili/tratte entrera' in funzione questo popò di configurazione.

Ma la Minogue che urla come un macaco da fastidio solo a me?



Se, a differenza della sorella Kylie, Dannii Minogue non si sente più da tempo un motivo ci sarà :-)
 
La faccia di questo tizio dice tutto

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Riguardo i prezzi, simulando un Heathrow Abu Dhabi tra fine Dicembre e inizio Gennaio, la prima classe costa circa 4500 sterline a/r (stesso prezzo per il volo con A380, A340 e 777) e 25000 sterline per il residence!
 
Riguardo i prezzi, simulando un Heathrow Abu Dhabi tra fine Dicembre e inizio Gennaio, la prima classe costa circa 4500 sterline a/r (stesso prezzo per il volo con A380, A340 e 777) e 25000 sterline per il residence!

Corretto, però sembra che la Residence sia venduta a tariffa fissa e non a persona, ed essendo concepita per due ospiti, il prezzo scende a 13 mila sterline per passeggero.
 
Però, come si fa a non inserire un volo nella Residence nella lista delle cose da fare prima di morire? Anche se, a questo punto, si fa prima a noleggiare un business jet.
 
Un paio di considerazioni guardando i prodotti a mente fredda.
Su J ed Y non c'è molto da dire, sono belle ma sostanzialmente simili a quelle di varie concorrenti.
La F invece mi lascia un po' perplesso: metà dei posti sono in direzione opposta a quella di volo la scelta di separare la poltrona dal letto, ha fatto si che quest'ultimo sia piuttosto stretto per una F. Sicuramente l'apparenza ha avuto la meglio sulla sostanza.
La Residence ovviamente non ha paragoni, ma in fondo mi sembra si sia seguita la stessa filosofia dell'apparire rilevata nella F.
Il super divano non ha nemmeno un poggiabraccia centrale, mentre il letto ha una forma molto irregolare (come si vede dalla seat map) e le dimensioni permettono di dormire comoda ad una sola persona. Tanto più che una seconda non avrebbe accesso al corridoio, quindi per uscire dovrebbe scavalcare la prima, probabilmente svegliandola.
Ma se essendo in due sul letto, piuttosto strettini, venisse voglia di restare ben svegli invece che di dormire, si potrebbe godere di una privacy totale, visto che la parte anteriore della Residence (quella che comprende bagno, doccia e letto), è totalmente chiusa alla vista degli estranei.
Priceless. ;)
 
Un paio di considerazioni guardando i prodotti a mente fredda.
Su J ed Y non c'è molto da dire, sono belle ma sostanzialmente simili a quelle di varie concorrenti.
La F invece mi lascia un po' perplesso: metà dei posti sono in direzione opposta a quella di volo la scelta di separare la poltrona dal letto, ha fatto si che quest'ultimo sia piuttosto stretto per una F. Sicuramente l'apparenza ha avuto la meglio sulla sostanza.
La Residence ovviamente non ha paragoni, ma in fondo mi sembra si sia seguita la stessa filosofia dell'apparire rilevata nella F.
Il super divano non ha nemmeno un poggiabraccia centrale, mentre il letto ha una forma molto irregolare (come si vede dalla seat map) e le dimensioni permettono di dormire comoda ad una sola persona. Tanto più che una seconda non avrebbe accesso al corridoio, quindi per uscire dovrebbe scavalcare la prima, probabilmente svegliandola.
Ma se essendo in due sul letto, piuttosto strettini, venisse voglia di restare ben svegli invece che di dormire, si potrebbe godere di una privacy totale, visto che la parte anteriore della Residence (quella che comprende bagno, doccia e letto), è totalmente chiusa alla vista degli estranei.
Priceless. ;)


il letto in F e' 80 X 26 inches