As a cabin crew for Etihad for over 15 years I am delighted to learn about your experience! Not only your video is beautifully made but whatever you share is so beneficial for me on a professional level cause it shows what guests are paying attention to and it helps me to deliver a better service and empower my team to do the same! I hope to see you on one of our future flights!
Oh no another Dan and Oscar flight video.... They just get better and better. Dan whenever you have Oscar in a video it is so much better. Its great to see you two travel together and Oscar becoming more integrated in the video. Keep it up guys!
I had a gate upgrade from biz to first with Etihad and it was absolutely amazing. Attentive staff, refills of champagne, beautifully presented food and great privacy with the seat. My favorite airline.
Been a fan of your channel for a while Dan, don’t normally comment but had to on this one. I got a surprise upgrade to this first class last year on LHR-AUH and had to say this was, hands down, the best experience on board I ever had from the crew who took care of me, to food, hospitality and the cabin. Certainly the most memorable experience on board of all time so far, albeit only for 6 hours. I also love their business class, budget luxury for me. Keep up the good work with the channel!
i really enjoye open space cabins. I met the most interesting people and made a few very profitable deals just by conversing with my fellow first class passengers. One of my best friends I met on a LH first class trip from Frankfurt to Buenos Aires in 2005
I worked for Cara Operations for 23 years - one of their operating divisions was In-Flight Catering - visited other flight kitchens around the world - Ethihad has really stepped up their game!
Another amazing trip report brought by you Dan and Oscar. Hopefully I could try Etihad Airways again from Toronto to Abu Dhabi to Calcutta again in the near future.
Great video, brings back happy memories of summer going to Phuket flying Etihad via Abu-Dhabi with my family b class. 787/777-300ER(🤮)/787/A380 for my 50th. I got upgraded on 787 first time in my life and really impressed. Also loved business on 787. A380 business was ok, the lounge on board was fun but made arrival very busy. Anyway, hats of to you filming. I was like a kid in a sweet shop and tried to take photos for the kids. I was so embarrassed and really difficult without intruding on their peoples privacy! Next back to ANA the room! Keep up the great work!!
I joined Points Master and can personally attest that the course may very well pay for itself with the very first business class points ticket you purchase. When it comes to mastering the use of airline points, Dan is the man!
Another great review as usual Dan. The onboard service and product definitely looks a distinct level above other Firsts - especially QF and BA - though at the expense of others … I wouldn’t be too impressed if I was one of the first Business Class passengers to board and found the locker space above my seat taken by someone from First. The lounge, too, although exclusive seemed underwhelming - especially when the spa is accessible directly within the lounge with other carriers .. but I’m starting to Nick-pick now!! Keep up the great work!
I totally relate with u Dan....I have experienced this Etihad hospitality and it goes beyond the boundaries.. exceptionally good....loved every moment of my travel with Etihad and now love every moment of your vlog. u have captured all the essence beautifully.....way to go bro!!
I've always loved Etihad - glad to see Dan finally found a First class experience he loved. It is a great seat, food is wonderful. Good to see Oscar too.
Etihad First looks incredible! So glad the hard product is still so jaw dropping. Cannot wait for that AF video, we've been waiting years for this one!
Sitting backwards is much better if there is "unintended rapid deceleration event", but since it's more frequent for a acceleration for take off, facing forwards is overall more comfortable for passengers.
Thnx so much before I saw this channel I never flew 1e class before since I never had any job and I’m poor. But managed to get me some big loans and been traveling first class all over the world in the last months. In the future this might give issues so I just enjoy the moment!
The apricot Bellini is the best on Etihad 😜 Also, Steak and Frites is top class. Also flown backward facing on their livery multiple times. It’s quite nice actually and you forget about landing /take off as you feel it less.
The amenity bag I was given on in F on an Etihad A380 back in 2016 is the only one I still use today. It was a nice woven wash bag, just the right size for a one night trip away.
Big difference. I flew Etihad economy AUH-ORD about ten years ago and was expecting something closer to Emirates or Qatar, but found it no better than a US legacy airline. That was before the airport renovation so a loud, overcrowded terminal to a bus gate to the 14 hour US legacy airline-tier flight.
you wont believe me but i was just watching your A380 F trip report yesterday!! and some things never change... you admiring olives on board Etihad is so specific😂😂
This does look really good. I searched your channel to see if you have reviewed BA First recently and was shocked to find it's been FOUR YEARS since you did, and they have a new cabin now. Perhaps it's time to review that again??
I just started watching and saw the question of people actually paying for a massage. I never saw one offered in a lounge, BUT last year at DFW (Dallas) during a layover I had a neck and shoulder massage before going into the lounge. I can't remember the price, but it wasn't that expensive. After the massage we went into the AA Flagship lounge before continuing on to RSW (Fort Myers).
Hi Dan! Do you what happened with Josh Cahill? I just found about it yesterday (It happened 1 year ago)… I really love Qatar Airways and have flown them several times before the pandemic on a route from Stockholm - Doha - Lahore and back, they were the best then but now I’ve heard about unfriendly crew, running out of food options, doesn’t let to film and uncleaned bathroom. If you have flown them this year or after the pandemic (Covid), please tell me about it as I am planning a trip from Stockholm - Dubai with Qatar Airways instead of Emirates, please guide me and please reply. Thanks!
As a relative commoner who's only taken 2 business class trips in their life, I was surprised that you said 7 hours in busines felt like a long time. I'm very fortunate to have flown Eithad business on one of those trips and it was amazing, I don't really know how a slightly bigger seat and a door would have changed that. The food was great, the IFE was good and the bed was awesome. First looks nice but not that much nicer.
13:36 I think that is the -200LR not 200ER because Emirates has retired it's Boeing 777-200ER years ago. If i got a chance to visit the middle east, Etihad Airways is my first choice.
When you ask, do you really want to know "why" (in answer to your question)? I asked a few years ago about how to best manage mileage... crickets, in response.
I have always enjoyed joining you and Oscar on your amazing and luxurious flights along with the reviews! You have influenced my cusine and looking forward to more of youf travels!! Havd fun 😊
nice to see the Etihad boarindg music get a mention - one of my favourite things is that music, the cold sented towel and that lemon-mint drink.. I may or may not have that boarding music on my phone. I rate that older (pre-apartment) Etihad seat above the equivalent on Emirates. The new lounge looks very nice, but I can't decide if it is a side-swap or a downgrade from the old F lounge with the spa right there. Either way, I can't wait to fly through and check the new terminal and lounge. (I'm picking EY over EK for the equivalent seat/trip, I prefer EY service and hard product - EK felt gaudy and at least in the EK seat pre-2019 it must have power gear that heats the drink storage. The firstest of first world and first class problems, but there we are)
As a Norwegian Espa products are so funny to us. Espa is the nr1 bun selling gas station in norway, 1.8 million buns from one location 😂😂 even have popular merch. Anything but luxury.
Hey Dan. Just a shout out to you and your handsome husband for the really great videos you have on your channel. I fly business class from time to time and the price is what determines the airline that I choose. When I'm booked on an airline that I'm unfamiliar with I always reference your videos to give me a heads up on what I can expect. Your reviews have been informative and on point every time. I appreciate all that you do ! Cheers !
Seeing you try Indian food I wondered if you would be willing to try the new vistara or air India business class air India has come a long way I would love to see an honest review in the new business class seats
Also as an aviation enthusiast i think you would love the story behind d air India on how it went from the tatas to the government and back to Tata you should definitely check it out
Hi Dan, I flew this cabin (First) from AUH to JFK 2 weeks ago and have to say it was one of the worst first class experience I've had. Etihad only treats their "Residence" customers as their first class. The rest are second/third grade. There is practically no ground service (from lounge to Airplane) for first class passengers and this is felt more when you fly out of the US pre-cleared gates. FAs can make or break your experience and My FAs in my flight were worse than United Business Class FAs. The assigned FAs simply seemed disinterested and it was felt in the service. I made a video 4 months ago after flying the A380 apartment and said it was one of the best, but now after flying this cabin, I am downgrading Etihad in my list.
Hey Dan. I need to know what camera you used to get them Epic video shots out the window, just after you mentioned protein bars? I would love to be able to get shots just as good please. I’m flying to Malaysia in just over a week
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Thank you for blurring faces of the people around you. That is a kind of professionalism I miss in some other channels.
Businessclass lounge is fun with the table soccer and video play room😂
As a cabin crew for Etihad for over 15 years I am delighted to learn about your experience! Not only your video is beautifully made but whatever you share is so beneficial for me on a professional level cause it shows what guests are paying attention to and it helps me to deliver a better service and empower my team to do the same! I hope to see you on one of our future flights!
Happy for you...way to go Etihad crews.............😄👍
I love my job and lifestyle! And amazing people I get to meet every day!
You seem very professional and well mannered and love what you are doing I hope to get into a flight and have you as flight attendant
I enjoy following Nonstop Dan and the wonderful service you provide is steller, imo
Good job being such good crew and caring so much for your guests!
Oh no another Dan and Oscar flight video....
They just get better and better.
Dan whenever you have Oscar in a video it is so much better. Its great to see you two travel together and Oscar becoming more integrated in the video.
Keep it up guys!
I had a gate upgrade from biz to first with Etihad and it was absolutely amazing. Attentive staff, refills of champagne, beautifully presented food and great privacy with the seat. My favorite airline.
I love how Bougie Dan is without making you feel like it’s Bougie I can’t explain it but I love it 😂😂
like to claim this type of richness
People who aren’t like beggars don’t have to like this comment
POV me having a Emirates ad when I’m watching an Etihad review 😂😂
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I got a Turkish Airlines ad 🤣
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Somewhere, Alex just screamed that you posted this rather than the QR first video 😆
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My thoughts exactly! Alex is NOT going to be happy. Dan, what's the deal??? Happy podcast co-host, happy podcast.
I love how consistent you are with the time to which you post new videos. Keep it up. Watching your followers grow is truly amazing.
Been a fan of your channel for a while Dan, don’t normally comment but had to on this one. I got a surprise upgrade to this first class last year on LHR-AUH and had to say this was, hands down, the best experience on board I ever had from the crew who took care of me, to food, hospitality and the cabin. Certainly the most memorable experience on board of all time so far, albeit only for 6 hours. I also love their business class, budget luxury for me.
Keep up the good work with the channel!
Happy to see you try Dosa, a traditional South Indian Delicacy! We usually eat with our hand, but as long as you enjoyed, that's all that matters
i really enjoye open space cabins. I met the most interesting people and made a few very profitable deals just by conversing with my fellow first class passengers. One of my best friends I met on a LH first class trip from Frankfurt to Buenos Aires in 2005
Tell us more about this life-changing flight , if you like!
I worked for Cara Operations for 23 years - one of their operating divisions was In-Flight Catering - visited other flight kitchens around the world - Ethihad has really stepped up their game!
21:33 That issue will solve itself in time. If you fly with this much good food often enough, the pyjamas will no longer be 3 sizes too big.
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Amazing video😀 Dan, editing so good. Any chance your are going to try Aer Lingus soon ?? Would be amazing to see you try as a Dublin native
Another amazing trip report brought by you Dan and Oscar. Hopefully I could try Etihad Airways again from Toronto to Abu Dhabi to Calcutta again in the near future.
Lovely lounge, airport and onboard experience.
It's basically a refreshed cabin from the old A340, although I remember that one slightly larger (or perhaps I was thinner).
I will be there Monday. Love the terminal.
Great video, brings back happy memories of summer going to Phuket flying Etihad via Abu-Dhabi with my family b class. 787/777-300ER(🤮)/787/A380 for my 50th.
I got upgraded on 787 first time in my life and really impressed. Also loved business on 787. A380 business was ok, the lounge on board was fun but made arrival very busy.
Anyway, hats of to you filming. I was like a kid in a sweet shop and tried to take photos for the kids. I was so embarrassed and really difficult without intruding on their peoples privacy!
Next back to ANA the room!
Keep up the great work!!
4:19 you can order a Strongbow!? I'm glad there's an English drink on the list but is that the best cider they could find?
I joined Points Master and can personally attest that the course may very well pay for itself with the very first business class points ticket you purchase. When it comes to mastering the use of airline points, Dan is the man!
Another great review as usual Dan.
The onboard service and product definitely looks a distinct level above other Firsts - especially QF and BA - though at the expense of others … I wouldn’t be too impressed if I was one of the first Business Class passengers to board and found the locker space above my seat taken by someone from First.
The lounge, too, although exclusive seemed underwhelming - especially when the spa is accessible directly within the lounge with other carriers .. but I’m starting to Nick-pick now!!
Keep up the great work!
I totally relate with u Dan....I have experienced this Etihad hospitality and it goes beyond the boundaries.. exceptionally good....loved every moment of my travel with Etihad and now love every moment of your vlog. u have captured all the essence beautifully.....way to go bro!!
22:59 You watching Chats & Reacts is something I never knew I needed 😍
Loved the seat layout! And a top notch amenity kit.
I've always loved Etihad - glad to see Dan finally found a First class experience he loved. It is a great seat, food is wonderful. Good to see Oscar too.
The music that you chose is amazing. Thank you for that. 😊
You flew over my mum's apartment, could see her roof garden really clearly
Etihad First looks incredible! So glad the hard product is still so jaw dropping. Cannot wait for that AF video, we've been waiting years for this one!
Sitting backwards is much better if there is "unintended rapid deceleration event", but since it's more frequent for a acceleration for take off, facing forwards is overall more comfortable for passengers.
I agree!! I loved sitting backwards and wish more airlines used that kind of seating.
Thnx so much before I saw this channel I never flew 1e class before since I never had any job and I’m poor. But managed to get me some big loans and been traveling first class all over the world in the last months. In the future this might give issues so I just enjoy the moment!
Like that jazzy muzak. ...
The apricot Bellini is the best on Etihad 😜
Also, Steak and Frites is top class.
Also flown backward facing on their livery multiple times. It’s quite nice actually and you forget about landing /take off as you feel it less.
Nonstop Dan…Starring Dan..With Oskar..Great way to introduce :-) Haha, you guys rock. Wish you all the best.
5:32 I love Dosa
The amenity bag I was given on in F on an Etihad A380 back in 2016 is the only one I still use today. It was a nice woven wash bag, just the right size for a one night trip away.
So great to see South Africa representing on the worldwide airline stage!! Thanks for a awesome video.
Only complaint about that new terminal is the non Etihad lounges are overcrowded, and there are not enough restrooms (most are pretty small).
I love that A380 Business Class on Emirates.
Travel it every single chance I get.
Big difference. I flew Etihad economy AUH-ORD about ten years ago and was expecting something closer to Emirates or Qatar, but found it no better than a US legacy airline. That was before the airport renovation so a loud, overcrowded terminal to a bus gate to the 14 hour US legacy airline-tier flight.
Always nice with Etihad!! But omg where is ur polo shirt from?? looks so good on you!
you wont believe me but i was just watching your A380 F trip report yesterday!! and some things never change... you admiring olives on board Etihad is so specific😂😂
This does look really good. I searched your channel to see if you have reviewed BA First recently and was shocked to find it's been FOUR YEARS since you did, and they have a new cabin now. Perhaps it's time to review that again??
I love the etihad livery, decoration and style of their lounges. Not that I've ever flown with them.... someday ❤
Yes man Jacob from South Africa! Nicest people on earth honestly!
I just started watching and saw the question of people actually paying for a massage. I never saw one offered in a lounge, BUT last year at DFW (Dallas) during a layover I had a neck and shoulder massage before going into the lounge. I can't remember the price, but it wasn't that expensive. After the massage we went into the AA Flagship lounge before continuing on to RSW (Fort Myers).
It’s been a while since it released now Dan. When will you try Lufthansas new business class seats? Will you even try them at all?
Extremely fine flight review as usual Dan, the inflight service of Etihad Airways has bounced back after it restructured itself.
Hi Dan!
Do you what happened with Josh Cahill? I just found about it yesterday (It happened 1 year ago)… I really love Qatar Airways and have flown them several times before the pandemic on a route from Stockholm - Doha - Lahore and back, they were the best then but now I’ve heard about unfriendly crew, running out of food options, doesn’t let to film and uncleaned bathroom. If you have flown them this year or after the pandemic (Covid), please tell me about it as I am planning a trip from Stockholm - Dubai with Qatar Airways instead of Emirates, please guide me and please reply.
Thanks!
Always a struggle to find excellent service when commuting between Toronto and Auckland!
Dan, I’d recommend you to try Vistara before its merger with Air India
Great video. Still waiting for your stunning seat maps!!
I flew in this product to NYC last month. Loved every second
As a relative commoner who's only taken 2 business class trips in their life, I was surprised that you said 7 hours in busines felt like a long time. I'm very fortunate to have flown Eithad business on one of those trips and it was amazing, I don't really know how a slightly bigger seat and a door would have changed that. The food was great, the IFE was good and the bed was awesome. First looks nice but not that much nicer.
Hey, please try Oman Air's new business class studios. They retail for about 2000 USD for one way from Muscat to Bangkok for example.
Can you make a video on what's on your carry on/travel EDC?
You made me curious when you've mentioned your toiletry kit is massive
Well, they have recently removed the free spa treatment and now offer a lame massage chair instead.
13:36 I think that is the -200LR not 200ER because Emirates has retired it's Boeing 777-200ER years ago. If i got a chance to visit the middle east, Etihad Airways is my first choice.
Yeah emirates not oiperates a -200er, bit its some UAE presidential -200er with emirates liver.
It’s a presidential / government VIP aircraft. It’s not owned by Emirates at all, but is only wearing its livery for security reasons.
When you ask, do you really want to know "why" (in answer to your question)?
I asked a few years ago about how to best manage mileage... crickets, in response.
I'd love to fly with the both of you some day; I'd have a blast. I wish I had found your channel years ago. 🫶🏼
Cheers from the Niagara Region 🇨🇦
I have always enjoyed joining you and Oscar on your amazing and luxurious flights along with the reviews! You have influenced my cusine and looking forward to more of youf travels!! Havd fun 😊
The question is Saily better than airalo? I need to decide asap. Loved the vid man, thank you
Nice to see you in the blue and white of Sheffield Wednesday.. great taste NSD...
Your facial expressions are a priceless at fc lounge.Another fab video.
nice to see the Etihad boarindg music get a mention - one of my favourite things is that music, the cold sented towel and that lemon-mint drink.. I may or may not have that boarding music on my phone. I rate that older (pre-apartment) Etihad seat above the equivalent on Emirates. The new lounge looks very nice, but I can't decide if it is a side-swap or a downgrade from the old F lounge with the spa right there. Either way, I can't wait to fly through and check the new terminal and lounge. (I'm picking EY over EK for the equivalent seat/trip, I prefer EY service and hard product - EK felt gaudy and at least in the EK seat pre-2019 it must have power gear that heats the drink storage. The firstest of first world and first class problems, but there we are)
Will you be covering Hawaiian Airlines once their new business class product rolls around?
Hawaiian ❤
Is it just me or did the music around the 19 minute mark sound like the airline song version of The Flintstones' theme song??
I would definitely hit the spa if I had the time! I'm a sucker for an airport manicure.
13:37 Thank goodness I’m not crazy because I saw not one, but two Boeing 777-300ER aircraft in Emirates livery at AUH!
OMG, I love that shirt! Is that one of the garments you got on your shopping spree with Alex in Paris????
Thank you!! Nope - I bought this one without Alex's inputs🤣
Hope the airline rewards the awesomeness of the cabin crew. Service makes ALL the difference.
I was hoping Etihad to fit their 787-10s with these first class cabins but they instead used business an economy class
After raving about that pasta, I'm surprised you said the meal wasn't memorable.
Hey Dan! Great video! Which video equipment do you use?
amazing review as always. can't wait to experience etihad someday
As a Norwegian Espa products are so funny to us. Espa is the nr1 bun selling gas station in norway, 1.8 million buns from one location 😂😂 even have popular merch. Anything but luxury.
I have been residents class but I will def have to try out this one !!! Another amazing video Dan keep
It up…
Hey Dan. Just a shout out to you and your handsome husband for the really great videos you have on your channel. I fly business class from time to time and the price is what determines the airline that I choose. When I'm booked on an airline that I'm unfamiliar with I always reference your videos to give me a heads up on what I can expect. Your reviews have been informative and on point every time. I appreciate all that you do !
Cheers !
Seeing you try Indian food I wondered if you would be willing to try the new vistara or air India business class air India has come a long way I would love to see an honest review in the new business class seats
Also as an aviation enthusiast i think you would love the story behind d air India on how it went from the tatas to the government and back to Tata you should definitely check it out
When I hear Etihad higher class, I always imagine @adamtheflyer flying with Vamos to Indonesia :D
Thanks so much for this review , all your videos are so amazing
Hi Dan, I flew this cabin (First) from AUH to JFK 2 weeks ago and have to say it was one of the worst first class experience I've had. Etihad only treats their "Residence" customers as their first class. The rest are second/third grade. There is practically no ground service (from lounge to Airplane) for first class passengers and this is felt more when you fly out of the US pre-cleared gates. FAs can make or break your experience and My FAs in my flight were worse than United Business Class FAs. The assigned FAs simply seemed disinterested and it was felt in the service. I made a video 4 months ago after flying the A380 apartment and said it was one of the best, but now after flying this cabin, I am downgrading Etihad in my list.
I could just stare at the engine the whole flight
There are not mamy airlines with First Class left nowadays.
All the best from Poland.
wait... a camel patty??? bruh. anyway, great video Dan! cant wait for you to talk about it on the podcast!
Thank you Dan for posting this video
How did you manage to cope with walking through the regular terminal 😮
Why does this sound like an advertisement?
Love Oscar! This was so much fun.
14:03
Who pushed the call button as they’re taking off 😭
Such a great product!
They say time flies when you’re having fun😂
I live 10mins away from abu dhabi intl airport.. the terminal is baisicly visible from my window!
I don't know why, but Dan seems like he was Catherine de' Medici in another life...
Hey Dan. I need to know what camera you used to get them Epic video shots out the window, just after you mentioned protein bars? I would love to be able to get shots just as good please. I’m flying to Malaysia in just over a week
iPhone 15 pro max!
Nice flight.😊😊
Etihad first class is expensive. I love your videos