Etihad Airways will begin operating Airbus A321LR aircraft with a three-class cabin configuration as of August 1, 2025. The aircraft will feature First Class suites, fully lie-flat Business Class seats, and spacious Economy Class seating.
The First Class section will include two suites, each equipped with sliding doors, a 20-inch 4K screen, Bluetooth connectivity, and a dedicated dining area for guests.
Business Class will offer 14 seats, designed to convert into fully flat beds approximately two meters long. Each seat will include a 17.3-inch screen and wireless charging capability.
Economy Class will comprise 144 seats, each 18.4 inches wide, featuring a 13.3-inch screen and USB charging ports.
The aircraft will also offer high-speed Viasat Wi-Fi with speeds up to 1 Gbps. First and Business Class passengers will benefit from 24/7 concierge service, private chauffeur, and home check-in service in Abu Dhabi.
The A321LRs will operate on routes from Abu Dhabi to Phuket, Athens, Bangkok, Copenhagen, Milan, Paris, Riyadh, and Zurich. Additional destinations starting in 2025 will include Algiers, Chiang Mai, Hanoi, Phnom Penh, Krabi, Medan, and Tunis.
While most airlines focus on Business Class for narrow-body aircraft, Etihad is introducing a separate First Class section. Unlike Delta’s A321neo, where suite seats are part of Business Class, Etihad’s First Class will stand as its own premium offering.
