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Airline’s ‘Residence’ Class Is Basically an Airborne Apartment

Etihad's luxury section features three-room suite, butler, concierge

By Matthew Reitman
April 25, 2016 5:50 am EDT
(Etihad Airways)
(Etihad Airways)

Etihad Airways “Residence” section aims to one-up first class with this $32,000 ticket. Your suite is comprised of a living room with a 32-inch flat-screen; a near-Queen-sized bed; and full bathroom. You also get your own private butler and personal concierge service that kicks in the minute you leave home. Travel expert Brian Kelly details his personal experience in the video below.

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