For the most exciting flight of my Iceland to The Residence via Cambodia trip, it was time to fly Etihad Airways’ Airbus A380 The Residence on the 6hr50min flight from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Paris (CDG).
For those not familiar, The Residence is a product above first class, and it consists of a private three-room suite, with a living room, bedroom, and private bathroom and shower. In terms of the amount of space and privacy you’re allocated, there’s simply nothing else like this in commercial aviation.
While I’m grateful whenever I get to fly in a premium cabin, flying in The Residence is in a completely different league, and is definitely one of those “pinch me” moments, even for those of us who might be a bit jaded at times. In addition to an unreal amount of space, The Residence also offers an excellent soft product, with friendly service and great food.
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on One Mile at a Time.
