Etihad Airways Brings First-Class Luxury to Small Planes in Rare Move

Etihad Airways takes delivery of game-changing Airbus A321LR aircraft

The aircraft to debut on Abu Dhabi–Phuket route on August 1, 2025

First look: Etihad's stunning new Airbus A321LR cabins - The Points Guy

It's the dawn of a new era for Etihad Airways' medium-haul network.The United Arab Emirates carrier is taking delivery of its hotly anticipated Airbus A321LR, or "long-range," which is designed to seriously upgrade the travel experience for medium-haul flights to and from its Abu Dhabi hub at Zayed International Airport (AUH).ZACH GRIFF/THE POINTS GUYThe A321LR is the first single-aisle jet in Etihad's fleet to feature a proper first-class produ…

Etihad Airways brings first-class luxury to small planes in rare move

Airline orders 10 Airbus A321LRs, boosting fleet of 20 narrow-bodies leased from AerCap

Etihad Ramps Up Fleet Expansion with Delivery of First Airbus A321LR Plane

Etihad Airways has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321LR (long range), marking a transformational milestone in the airline’s fleet expansion strategy. The aircraft brings Etihad’s signature widebody experience to short and medium-haul routes, with premium cabins typically found only on long-haul flights. This is the first of 30 A321LR aircraft scheduled to join Etihad’s fleet. Antonoaldo Neves, Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Airways, said…

Etihad receives first Airbus A321LR as part of fleet expansion

Rate this post Marking the beginning of a new phase in its narrowbody fleet strategy, Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321LR aircraft, set to enter service in August on the Abu Dhabi–Phuket route .The aircraft was handed over at Airbus’s Finkenwerder facility in Germany and is the first of 30 A321LR aircraft scheduled to join Etihad’s fleet. In a press statement, Etihad say…