Etihad Airways’ fifth Boeing 777-300ER aircraft has arrived.
Abu Dhabi: The ultra long-range aircraft — the last of the existing five-strong order placed with Boeing —made light work of the 11,981-kilometre distance between Seattle and Abu Dhabi, completing the journey in just 14 hours and 45 minutes, to arrive at Abu Dhabi International Airport on May 18.
The two-Zone aircraft, which has 28 seats in Pearl and 350 seats in Coral, will operate on the busy Abu Dhabi-Bangkok route, which goes double-daily from June 4, and will also be deployed on services to London Gatwick, Manila and Jakarta.
“The arrival of our last Boeing 777-300 is another major milestone in Etihad’s rapid development,” said HH Dr. Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saif Al Nahyan, Chairman of Etihad Airways. “We are confident all our guests will enjoy travelling on this technologically advanced aircraft, particularly business travellers who have unlimited Internet access through the on-board Connexion By Boeing package.”
Each Zone has been meticulously designed to meet guests’ requirements. While the Pearl Zone seat reclines 180 degrees into a flat and comfortable bed, the ergonomically designed Coral Zone has a seat pitch and width that exceeds industry standards. The Coral Zone seat also has cradle recline that allows guests to stretch out in a more comfortable way.
The Boeing 777-300ER will also significantly enhance Etihad Crystal Cargo’s competitiveness throughout its network. The new aircraft has a capacity of up to 20 tonnes of cargo.
