Etihad Airways has launched the first commercial flight of its all-new A321LR, as it aims to define luxury travel on a narrowbody aircraft. Flight EY414 departed Zayed International Airport for Phuket, marking the introduction of an aircraft designed to deliver Etihad’s premium cabin standards on short and medium-haul sectors.
The inaugural flight introduced customers to Etihad’s latest cabin innovation, designed to deliver the same elevated service and attention to detail that defines its widebody experience, now available on a next-generation single-aisle aircraft.
Each of the 30 A321LR aircraft scheduled to join Etihad’s fleet is configured to provide elevated comfort, refined design and high-speed connectivity across all cabins.
“The A321LR symbolises our ambition to deliver extraordinary experiences on every route we serve,” said Arik De, Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer, Etihad Airways. “It allows us to bring the sophistication of our widebody cabins, including our renowned First experience, to more destinations, and to more travellers, than ever before.”
Etihad’s A321LR aims to introduce a new benchmark for narrowbody travel, with a premium cabin layout designed to transform expectations across all classes. All cabins feature high-speed WiFi capable of video conferencing, streaming movies and gaming, being rolled out progressively on Asian routes, and enlarged overhead bins to enhance comfort and convenience throughout the journey.
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