Etihad A380

[jmansour]

This is absolutely incredible, the residence class is so cool!

http://boardingarea.com/onemileatatime/2014/05/04/etihad-airways-a380-routes-residences-apartments/

[TimT]

Wow. Looks more like a hotel. Will they be able to fill these on a regular basis ?

[ual902]

Wow. Looks more like a hotel. Will they be able to fill these on a regular basis ?

Yeh it will be like sq suites and will grow old pretty quickly and after no one will be willing to pay cash it will be open for awards.

[jmansour]

Wow. Looks more like a hotel. Will they be able to fill these on a regular basis ?

Theres only 2 seats so it wont be that hard but for $20k each way thats steep

[Allune]

Theres only 2 seats so it wont be that hard but for $20k each way thats steep

There are 2 residences. Each can seat 2 people.

$10k each?

[ilherman]

Wow! I am trying to figure out what is going through Dan's mind right now 

[PlatinumGuy]

It's probably more about buzz. Not enough of a discount compared to a Global Express

[Dan]

There are 2 residences. Each can seat 2 people.

$10k each?

Just 1 residence.

[Ergel]

It's probably more about buzz. Not enough of a discount compared to a Global Express

What does a global express cost for 2?

[AJK]

Oh. My. Gd.

Etihad once again creates the most beautifully stunning aesthetic interior. They have NAILED it.

For goodness sake, the business product on the A380 makes most carriers F's look embarrassing.

Emirates who?

[PlatinumGuy]

What does a global express cost for 2?

Depends on many factors but somewhere in between $80-150k roundtrip. Doesnt make a difference how many passengers.

[Ergel]

Depends on many factors but somewhere in between $80-150k roundtrip. Doesnt make a difference how many passengers.

Exactly, so for two passengers this might make sense and presents a serious discount over going private

[PlatinumGuy]

Exactly, so for two passengers this might make sense and presents a serious discount over going private

$20k pp one way is 80k round trip for 2.

Also, many people own jets, so the marginal cost of operating them is even lower. I know people who own jets but fly commercial where there's a high end first class available to save on gas costs. 20% savings ain't gonna do it though.

[Ergel]

$20k pp one way is 80k round trip for 2.

I thought it was $20k for two
Upon further review I'd guess neither of us are correct. It'll probably be somewhere in between for two pax

[MilesNpoints]

Now the question is how to get at least the first class apartments or biz with miles - both look outstanding..
I also like this competition, because it blows away everyone else's first.  However, an 8 hour flight?  Not worth it - they need to put this on ultra long haul routes.

[ilherman]

AA does not even have a residences award chart.... 

Anyone think they will release them for award? If something, it would be close to the flight.

[chucksterace]

AA does not even have a residences award chart.... 

Anyone think they will release them for award? If something, it would be close to the flight.

Its going to be in the revised award chart when they release it. 

[Yaalili]

Blown away by this product.

[ilherman]

And here you go..

[ilherman]

And no YQ