Etihad Airways First Class Apartments: Classic Flights Episode 3

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On this, Episode 3 of my Classic Flights series we relive one of my best flight ever: The First Class Apartments on the Etihad A380.
With the entire Etihad A380 fleet currently grounded due to covid at the moment all we can do is reminisce and keep our fingers crossed the beautiful product will soon be flying again.
The Etihad Airways A380 First Class Apartment has long been considered the gold standard of long haul first class travel. Until Singapore Airlines refurbished their own First Class Suites no other first class came close to this Etihad A380 First Class product. It is a truly incredible, indulgent, luxury experience. Joint me and we'll do it together.
Route: Abu Dhabi to Melbourne - 13:50 hrs
Flight: EY460
When: August 2017
Aircraft: Airbus A380 registration A6APB
Seat: 3A
Class: Etihad First Class Apartments
Camera: Sony FDR-AXP55
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@DennisBunnikTravels 3 жыл бұрын

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@christopherbiggs4019 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Dennis, do you have a ticket on the Quantas around Oz flight?

@ianmintz12806 3 жыл бұрын

How about one of the Residence next

@kevinjogoo8730 3 жыл бұрын

When you realize some people’s airplane seats are nicer then your whole house

@aryanp859 3 жыл бұрын

Kevin Jogoo-Ugali exatly

@gregh7457 3 жыл бұрын

go to Ikea and upgrade those old chairs in your house

@aryanp859 3 жыл бұрын

@@gregh7457 wish u could during covid

@TomGD 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on 100,000 subscribers Denis!!

@sha1cs 3 жыл бұрын

When he said "the golden era of air travel", I really felt that;(

@garvingray 3 жыл бұрын

I was due to fly from Brisbane to Sydney with Virgin Australia Business Class return and then onto Glasgow return on the Etihad 777 and a380 in first class, but alas corona virus had other ideas. So missed out on the flights, lounges and stopover in Abu Dhabi

@adamburns2888 3 жыл бұрын

Short of having your own private plane, this apartment in the sky is stunning.

@reeffeeder 3 жыл бұрын

What an epic come down that would have been going from the apartment to Qantas economy. I guess it could have been worse had it been Tiger economy!

@diannalocke997 3 жыл бұрын

What an experience! Taking a shower in the sky! Thank you for taking us on the adventure. Etihad's PJ's are my favorite style so far!

@hannienanniep 3 жыл бұрын

No better travel KZfaqr than Dennis! Thanks for reuploading, this is one of my favorites.

@brianb2837 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for continuing to upload these flights Dennis! Cheers! Stay Safe!

@lisasutherland-fraser4479 3 жыл бұрын

I’m going to dream of this flight tonight Dennis. What a stunning experience. I have to do this. Thank you for keeping flying real in these surreal times we’re in! Hugs x

@charlienelson2002 3 жыл бұрын

Superb & with so much Ansett DNA behind the offering & especially the people. The Etihad A380 was the finest that flew, may the ten of them fly again. Stunning. Wonderful clip & commentary, Dennis.

@clairedobson2240 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like an amazing flight. Thanks for uploading this again Dennis

@peterhastings703 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on the 100k Dennis - keep going onwards and upwards! I did think that once the F&B manager had finally finished showing you the very many features of your suite, he was going to say: 'please fasten your safety belt, we are commencing our approach into Melbourne!" 😂

@aljosapergar5665 3 жыл бұрын

This looks unreal, I love it!! Keep on spoiling us Dennis 🙂

@DennisBunnikTravels 3 жыл бұрын

thanks mate, hope you're well

@jadedavis822 3 жыл бұрын

My dream flight what a blessing ...how I’d love to enjoy that flight!

@craigwillis3372 3 жыл бұрын

welcome back with another great video "from the vault"I was very lucky to do a number of 1st Class flights with Etihad on both the 380 and 777 when my mate James Hogan was running the ship !! Brilliant flights all round....wonder if I will ever to it again ?? Nice to see some McLaren and Barossa wines on the list !!

@mcallisterk 2 жыл бұрын

Wow what an amazing experience can only dream of doing something like this thanks Dennis for a fantastic video.

@ukdavepianoman 3 жыл бұрын

Flown Etihad Business many times including A380 and have always loved it - really fantastic product. And flown First Class a couple of times on the old 777 I think it was. It's a dream of mine to fly A380 First...meanwhile I'll live this dream by watching your great video.

@theflyer1 3 жыл бұрын

nice one Dennis, did you ever get to try the new Emirates 1st class on the 777 ? if not, try it out.

@AviationAlex 3 жыл бұрын

CONGRATS ON 100K!

@amazonian09 3 жыл бұрын

Ohhhhh mmmyyyyy Goddddd. This is heavenly. Crew was very attentive. Personal wardrobe and a personal chef like TK. EH first class appears to be like super cool

@DennisBunnikTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Yes it was incredible and will go down as one of my best flights ever.

@intlsubband 3 жыл бұрын

I had the absolute pleasure of flying their A380 first class apartment, for the one and only time, on January 1 this year. I still have the boarding pass, I might just have to frame it! times are changing fast... thank you for the memories Dennis, greetings from locked down Melbourne, hope to see you in the skies again before too long!

@Bad_Karma1968 3 жыл бұрын

Another great vlog Dennis

@DennisBunnikTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@jen93106 3 жыл бұрын

Love how you gave credit to the crew/chef/etc.! Wonderful!

@jimmurphy4703 3 жыл бұрын

🎼🎶🎶🎶🎶 thank you for the days 👍

@Abecbebec 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice vlog on Etihad First apartment. Thanks for sharing this experience with us and also congrats on your 100K sub (silver button). The apartment still on my bucket list along with qsuite 🙏

@TheDepressedMemeCat 3 жыл бұрын

My eyes can't handle so much luxury

@walkermangum56 3 жыл бұрын

2 things I wish I could pull off, that shirt and that flight. Legendary flight. Probably my favorite video on your channel.

@free4lifeau 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely stunning... you would not know you are flying. Better (but smaller) than many motel rooms due to the personalised staff. Thanks for re-posting

@ApolloHeliosPhoebus 3 жыл бұрын

Hello slightly younger Dennis! Good to see this again. Hope you are in the skies soon.

@chris_flies_business 3 жыл бұрын

thanks heaps for reuploading this, reminds me of what i missed out on. I had my very first First class flight booked on these from SYD-AUH-LHR for May 2020 which was cancelled obviously. Sad to think that i may now never get to try this. Oh well...that just leaves EK to burn my many QF points on for my onboard shower experience.

@ElizabethOrtiz-vf8fc 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. Talk about luxury. 💗

@benflanagan7354 3 жыл бұрын

i was lucky enough to fly emirates's new first class from stanstead last easter time and other than the q suite and this cabin it was the best first class in the world imo.

@brilliantbutblue 3 жыл бұрын

Faultless!! Everything is just on point. I love how you said in the beginning "share the experience" because it truly is an experience rather than a flight. Ive always flown Business Class, yet no matter how cosy the bed is l have never seemed to master the art of sleeping on a flight, how do you do it?. Great re upload. Thanks for sharing 👍

@DennisBunnikTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Sleeping is aided by a few drinks after take off and the fact my trips are generally long haul so eventually I do fall asleep.

@heathertruskinger6214 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, Dennis. Definitely how " the other half" live 😄

@georgefraser589 3 жыл бұрын

Yes you are lucky! That was a lovely video and let’s hope we can get back to normal travel sometime soon. I suppose there are people who travel in first class constantly and perhaps they take it for granted. For me, first class is very special and, the few times I have been in first have been a real privilege.

@planetearth8156 3 жыл бұрын

dennis is missing of flinging hope that he be back in the air soon cheers to a grate flight

@rduffy9948 3 жыл бұрын

Oh we can all dream. Looked amazing. If only!

@AlexanderGeorge 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome vid, thanks for the content.

@DennisBunnikTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@Momsaidwow Жыл бұрын

Just discovered you today. Love your channel

@JustinBryant 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Dennis. Wow what an airline. I am a great fan of commercial airline reviews on KZfaq and I feel this video is amongst the top three I've ever seen. It is not always about the big things but the little things....But this was about the BIG things. That "apartment in the sky!" Outstanding. The English Cricket Board (ECB) has just signed a deal with Etihad to take the England Cricket Team around the world on tour. Something tells me they made a fantastic decision. Now reaching the top is one thing, staying there is another. But for now well done to this airline, and great video by yourself mate. 👍.

@alexboshaw 3 жыл бұрын

you are the best in the business. Thank you for sharing your journeys with us.

@SeniorTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Dennis for a great review of what First Class should be.

@daviddaley6955 3 жыл бұрын

I think your airline travel videos are just the best and thoroughly enjoy them. You enjoy the extras that I also do which make travel so much more enjoyable. I look forward to future videos when travel returns to what it was before the china virus.

@kingcasino5884 3 жыл бұрын

Remember this the first time Dennis.its really nice to look back.but also something to look forward to.👍

@kingcasino5884 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Dennis,looks forward to the next one.👍

@jessehummen7251 3 жыл бұрын

This made me miss flying even more.. But one of my favourite flight reviews from you Dennis. Still hoping Qantas will resume it's international flights sooner than July 2021.

@modelaviation6930 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats 🎉🍾 for 100k subs.

@opalfruitcake 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant as always - even though I watched the original upload. X

@gregstubbings7643 2 жыл бұрын

Dennis, whilst you were viewing the menu I was choosing my dinner from the list. Picked exactly the same as you did, even down to the wine. Looking to go to Europe in a couple of years, unfortunately the A380 is no longer flown by Etihad 😔 but hopefully their replacement will be just as good.

@martymcfly256 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on hitting the 100k subscriber mark.

@DennisBunnikTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@BlakeEdgington 3 жыл бұрын

The glory days of flying!

@rickman2267 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid, from Adelaide

@jeffcampbell1555 3 жыл бұрын

It's already fun seeing your smile as you sipped you welcome-on-board champagne.

@roberthamilton1301 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks !

@robot3507 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, for visiting! Stay safe. 🇦🇪 Happy you enjoyed it. Do you have any additional feedback regarding your experience?

@jonpatterson 3 жыл бұрын

As a Canadian from a lobster fishing community, great choice of entrée. I honestly don't known if I've ever seen lobster served without the shell before. Then again, lobster in the shell is messy enough at the best of times, I can't imagine having to crack the shell in turbulence.

@ryanfrisby7389 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video Dennis! I have to say, the one good thing about the copyright is more videos from you lol!😸😸

@DoubleDeckerAnton 3 жыл бұрын

A very luxurious experience. 🙂 Congratulations on hitting 100k subscribers Dennis! 👏

@DennisBunnikTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😃

@rezakureshi7362 3 жыл бұрын

Hello I have been watching u for 2 years now and love to travel

@Twomypuppies 3 жыл бұрын

We never thought that an ice age of air travel like this would come just a couple of months ago. May the Corona Pandemic end as soon as possible.

@gbvcharitabletrust1883 3 жыл бұрын

Wow!!!!

@richardcaldwell9160 22 күн бұрын

Such decadence Mr Bunnik - it was the floral shirt that won them over ! - great review

@richardzwar1473 3 жыл бұрын

WOW

@salvatoremalai3198 3 жыл бұрын

Damm, must be plush!

@salmanahjum-mathee9055 2 жыл бұрын

This would be a first class I'd definitely fly if I could

@x1achilles99 3 жыл бұрын

Good rerun video Dennis! Did I hear you say Colombo to Melbourne via Abu Dhabi? Seems a crazy out of the way backtrack. It's too bad that Etihad is nearly bankrupt.

@DennisBunnikTravels 3 жыл бұрын

A cheap one way fare out of Colombo was the only way I could afford this one. Well worth the long layover and roundabout trip home.

@danielintheantipodes6741 3 жыл бұрын

Voyeuristic travel is better than nothing! 🤣🤣🤣

@AlonsoRules 3 жыл бұрын

Etihad first class apartments to Qantas 737 domestic. Puts things into perspective a bit.

@hoderharris 3 жыл бұрын

These are great Dennis. My last flight was IAD to TLV via British Air Business class in February. Was on Business trip and remembered seeing a group from Singapore wearing masks and saying to myself how glad I was that the "virus" was over in the East and not in States. I also thought I was fortunate that I would never have to wear a mask as a Westerner..Well be careful what you think..am itching to fly international again. Had my trip to Bucharest canceled a few weeks ago. Hopefully with vaccine we get to return to normal. Anyway really appreciate your channel and reviews. Cheers and take care.

@DennisBunnikTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Those were the days - being able to fly around the world. I was in Israel, Egypt & Jordan in Feb and was feeling the same whenever I saw Asian groups wearing masks. Hope you got the BA A350 into TVL rather than the old 777 business.

@hoderharris 3 жыл бұрын

@@DennisBunnikTravels Experienced the new BA on the 350 from LHR to IAD. It was great. A huge upgrade to the 777 BA business which I have flown for the years. Imo the new BA business now competes with most other Business class products.. Business on the 777 as you know feels very outdated and uncomfortable seats as well. Sounds like we were in Isreal same month. Next time you are in Tel Aviv try the restaurant Mashya, it is imo the best of what that city has to offer,simply excellent...When this all clears up ,would love to see you review Turkish Air business and the new extraordinary business lounge in the new Istanbul Airport. Have flown Turkish Air business several times and its terrific. I miss the smell of jet fuel! Cheers.

@ms5ooo171 3 жыл бұрын

I was booked for AUH-LHR in 3A for October. Obviously gonna cancel that one now, since the A380 won’t fly by then. It was a lifetime dream to do that flight - I guess it needs to wait a few more years :/

@MatthewIsHere 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Dennis have you received your silver play button yet? And as always great video

@michaela7100 3 жыл бұрын

Still waiting for the Q-suite with Jeb and Paul as well as your wife ;)

@michaelsaunders2069 3 жыл бұрын

no more travels heres to a great flight

@DennisBunnikTravels 3 жыл бұрын

It will be back! Soon I hope.

@michaelsaunders2069 3 жыл бұрын

please dont come back there is now a blogger on every flight we cant sleep anymore as you talk so loud and if you dont get upgraded you get angry

@DennisBunnikTravels 3 жыл бұрын

@@michaelsaunders2069 thanks for letting me know, wasn't aware. You should have mentioned something earlier.

@jithinjose7515 3 жыл бұрын

One day I want to travel in luxurious class in A380 to Australia via Hong Kong in Cathy Pacific...😊

@60frederick 3 жыл бұрын

Even if I was watching this video a second time it was never boring. Question: Is it worth to fly business class with Qantas within Australia? How do you feel if you are flying first on an international flight and then economy within Australia? Thank you, Dennis, for sharing your wonderful video with us. I do hope to see you soon back in the air on international flights again.

@DennisBunnikTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Flying business class within Australia is expensive so rarely worth the cost. I only fly it on points upgrades or where it is included in the international ticket as a connection to MEL or SYD. Due to my status level with Qantas I get lounge access even when flying economy so economy flying (even after a long haul first class sector) is never a problem. Cheers D

@andrewmacintyre5908 2 жыл бұрын

Dennis can you please upload your original ones

@gankala8 3 жыл бұрын

Wish the a380 first class will be back soon

@KirsteyWhicker 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Dennis! Just watched your vlog on Etihad first class again. Would it be safe to say that no one really knows when we’ll be able to travel again? I’m in Adelaide & I just spoke to my old flatmate who lives in Melbourne now & she said they’re going mad with all the restrictions. -& I said I’m going mad not being able to travel anywhere. -Just having a trip planned every few years gives me something to look forward to, AND NOW, just not knowing if and when I can go somewhere is doing my head in! Stay safe and let’s all hope we can travel soon!

@brilliantbutblue 3 жыл бұрын

Feeling your pain only a bit worse here in Melbourne!! We are going stir crazy. Like you l always had plans to go somewhere and took it for granted to pop off to Bali for a little rejuvenation or Singapore for New Years. Just when we thought might get a trans Tasman bubble with NZ thats been blown out of the water for a lot longer. At this point lm just hanging for maybe coming over your way if the borders reopen to Victoria in the near future, thats how low my expectations have become. Take Care, hang in there.

@KirsteyWhicker 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant But Blue -Oh, I’m definitely “hanging in there” but it’s a hell of a lot easier for me here than it is for you in Victoria! Like I said, I just got a message from my friend in Melbourne-& like you, she is going “stir crazy”! She said she can’t travel more than 5km from her house & she is so sick of wearing a face mask. I’m so sorry for what you guys are going through. I was planning to go to NYC for my birthday in a couple of years, but THAT won’t be happening anymore!! Stay safe and look after yourselves! Kirstey xx

@brilliantbutblue 3 жыл бұрын

@@KirsteyWhicker: Not sure if it was a typo on the planned trip to NYC for your Birthday in a couple of years (rather than a couple months), but if it is years dont give up hope, eventually we will all need to learm to live and travel with this crap and the sooner that happens the better things will be for all. Keep the dream alive and it may just become a reality we all need HOPE. Have a lovely week. X

@KirsteyWhicker 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant But Blue -No, I did mean “years”! I was last there in 2018 and now, -who knows...!! Unfortunately, I’m going to be psycho careful!! Because, a few years ago (actually it was QUITE a few years ago now!!) I was hit by a drunk driver and was in a coma in ICU (Intensive Care Unit) for a very long time -& I will not do anything to risk going back there again!! Stay safe! Kirstey xx

@kim_not_tim 3 жыл бұрын

That hotel looks like The Jumeirah at Etihad Towers... what did you think of it? I stayed there in 2016..

@DennisBunnikTravels 3 жыл бұрын

It was great - only used it for day-use as arrived early morning from Colombo and flew out that night.

@krypticencoder 3 жыл бұрын

You need to personally thank your country man and fellow aviator/professional, Mr James Hogan for this incredible product 😂😀

@michaelsaunders2069 3 жыл бұрын

can you review hotels for businessman this is important whats the best hotels and airport hotels

@ILoveQazaqstan 3 жыл бұрын

Golden Age of Flying in First, Business, and Premium Economy: Going on and peaking Golden Age of Flying in Coach and Domestic Premium cabins: is over and getting worse

@ziauddinkhan5699 3 жыл бұрын

Every time I see the phrase "back in the golden age of air travel", I feel so depressed about the future prospects of air travel. At least I was there when it WAS the golden age.

@Kellyannification 3 жыл бұрын

I wish they’d up their economy class i flew from Dublin to Abu Dhabi then on to Sydney last year and i was really disappointed with the experience. Food was the main issue, one main meal then a non negotiable snack of a little lunch bag I felt like I was back at school not on a £1200 flight. I especially chose Etihad as I had heard great things but I could have saved several hundred pounds and flown with another airline

@DennisBunnikTravels 3 жыл бұрын

I agree. Both Etihad's business and economy class have suffered due to cost cutting in recent years - especially economy class catering.

@AlexanderGeorge 3 жыл бұрын

@@DennisBunnikTravels that has been for a short period of time.. Then they changed back to fully loaded tray service.

@enjoy8568 3 жыл бұрын

Did you book with points?

@RossTheNinja 3 жыл бұрын

Better than my flat

@natzzzy9119 3 жыл бұрын

What are your thoughts on Skytrax?

@DennisBunnikTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Like all industry awards systems they have their limitations.

@ralphyhk 3 жыл бұрын

Its kinda sad how this airline seat is much better than most people's houses

@danieldouglas4372 3 жыл бұрын

My dream flight. Dont care the destination or the starting point. Just take me now. Lol.

@garyhuntsr71698 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for another great episode！ however the design of the first class cabin is horrible it imposes me with the illusion that some phantom or refugee is sitting on the shallow bench....

@aljosapergar5665 3 жыл бұрын

Did we watch the same video?

@benjambreeg 3 жыл бұрын

how do you get by the false (or legitimate) copyright claims? is there any chance of dispute or does the video simply get taken down?

@DennisBunnikTravels 3 жыл бұрын

They leave the video up but take away all the advertising revenue. Disputing the claims often doesn't work. Rather than let them profit from their false claim I'm re-uploading them even though I know this one won't get as many views (the original had 750k).

@benjambreeg 3 жыл бұрын

@@DennisBunnikTravels eh. We'll get you back there . Warm nuts and all.

@Motoko_AHTR 3 жыл бұрын

When was this filmed?

@ZapFlashD 3 жыл бұрын

August 2017

@Juicerld 3 жыл бұрын

15th comment and 100 like

@visionist7 3 жыл бұрын

Such a shame to know that Etihad won't fly the A380 again. I doubt their 777-9 will be as luxurious. Will it even have First Class? One of the few things I don't like about the Apartment is the tiny TV. It needs to swing out so there's their excuse (and TVs on planes cost a thousand dollars per inch I've heard) but you really expect a true massive screen. Even the Residence doesn't have really big screens.

@sunsat2528 3 жыл бұрын

Hey is this old video??

@MatthewIsHere 3 жыл бұрын

Yes it is

@toddmicheli8578 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry Dennis, but the only way I'll believe that chef cooks eggs to order on that plane is if I actually see him doing it.

@rvaidya98 3 жыл бұрын

Dennis, how do you film without accidentally being obtrusive or feeling awkward yourself?

@DennisBunnikTravels 3 жыл бұрын

I've been doing it for a while so it stopped feeling awkward a while ago. In terms of being obtrusive I avoid filming other passengers and never film crew/staff unless I have their permission.