Etihad Airways is BACK! The A380 Inaugural in the First Apartment

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  • Опубликовано: 17 май 2024
  • Etihad’s A380 made its comeback after all.
    This video tells the story of the Inaugural to London Heathrow and how Ashira and I took part in flying in the First Apartment.
    This day marked a significant milestone for the carrier as with the A380, two of the most luxurious and iconic cabins returned to the skies.
    Join us on our journey from Abu Dhabi to London, which Etihad chose to make extra special. Enjoy!
    00:00 Intro
    01:54 Etihad is back!
    02:53 Map
    03:37 Conrad Abu Dhabi
    04:51 The Residence
    07:15 Abu Dhabi Airport
    07: 53 Etihad First Class Lounge
    08:50 VIP-Room
    10.55 Lounge Menu
    15:08 At the Gate
    17:16 Boarding the A380
    17: 52 The First Apartment
    18:41 Pre-Takeoff Services
    19:58 Inflight Menu
    21:28 Announcement
    23:03 Takeoff
    23:54 Cruising Altitude
    24:20 First Class Cabin
    25:48 Bathrooms and Shower
    26:26 Bed setup
    28:23 Good Night
    31:41 Heathrow
    32:40 Conrad St. James
    33:20 Outro

Комментарии • 159

  • @michaelfierman3256
    @michaelfierman3256 6 месяцев назад +65

    Mate, you have by far the most elegant videography of any of the travel channels. Just a rich experience overall to watch. You should have multiple thousands of subscribers !

    • @pascalsauvage2275
      @pascalsauvage2275 6 месяцев назад +4

      Sam Chui is far better in my opinion.

    • @toddcameron1289
      @toddcameron1289 6 месяцев назад +1

      Who’s filming them? Just curious, but somebody is filming them after passport control. A little weird.

    • @jegajega8945
      @jegajega8945 6 месяцев назад

      Sam is a sellout. No point in he's content.

    • @flytoptiermedia
      @flytoptiermedia  6 месяцев назад +6

      I can assure you that no one else is there with us.

    • @michaelfierman3256
      @michaelfierman3256 6 месяцев назад +1

      and by the way I was so sorry to see you had the migraine but bravely made the most of it. @@flytoptiermedia

  • @AlexanderGeorge
    @AlexanderGeorge 6 месяцев назад +33

    As an Etihad employee myself, I felt proud to watch this video.
    Your attention to detail and videography is exceptional, as always.. I watched every second of it, and thoroughly enjoyed it. When creating content, things don't go exactly as planned sometimes, but rest assured, your viewers understand and appreciate the experience regardless.
    I'm confident that this YT channel will quickly surpass your previous one in subscriber numbers, and wish you good luck in creating more videos. Cheers, friend.

  • @GIOGS
    @GIOGS 6 месяцев назад +19

    Marcel is one of the only guys that can make the onboard safety video a cinematic experience

  • @SCYorks
    @SCYorks 6 месяцев назад +5

    Clearly a gentleman who has a phd from finishing school well done nice to see class these days!!!!

  • @ukdavepianoman
    @ukdavepianoman 6 месяцев назад +9

    This is less of a video and more of an "experience"! Stunning filming. Etihad really are a wonderful airline which I've flwon many times; it was very sad when the A380s were discontinued (I was worried they'd never return) but thankfully they have. I love the Business class cabin but am yet to try First on the A380.

    • @flytoptiermedia
      @flytoptiermedia  6 месяцев назад

      Both are excellent products. First Class has the added space and privacy and is definitely a step up.

  • @TomHK330
    @TomHK330 6 месяцев назад +7

    I just found your channel randomly and I must say that this is the classiest flight review I’ve seen so far. Everything was edited and narrated very tastefully and is a pleasure for my eyes and ears. Well done and you absolutely earned my sub.

  • @Parliamentarian
    @Parliamentarian 6 месяцев назад +13

    The amount of time and effort put into your videos is beyond impressive, Marcel.

  • @scruff520
    @scruff520 6 месяцев назад +9

    Your videos never disappoint, I'm sorry to hear about your migraine that couldn't have been easy to deal with. Hope you both enjoyed your time here in London. Safe travels.

    • @flytoptiermedia
      @flytoptiermedia  6 месяцев назад +3

      Thanks. I recovered in time for the return flight!

  • @michaelkoss24
    @michaelkoss24 6 месяцев назад +3

    Absolutely superb - the new benchmark for flight reviews.

  • @FlyAround
    @FlyAround 6 месяцев назад +7

    Thank you for taking us along this memorable experience on Etihad. This is beyond everything I‘ve seen on my travels around the world so far and I‘m glad to see the A380, the most comfortable and luxurious commercial aircraft, is finally back in service! 🤩 As always, your dedication to detail is remarkable and is something you don‘t see anywhere else on RUclips. Keep up the fantastic work Marcel!

  • @theaccountant666
    @theaccountant666 6 месяцев назад +4

    Finally Marcel. You kept us waiting ...as always top notch!

  • @GregSmith803
    @GregSmith803 5 месяцев назад +2

    Outstanding cinematography, music, storytelling… a masterpiece!! ✈️😎💯

  • @johnm7882
    @johnm7882 5 месяцев назад

    Wow, what a video my friend. Excelente quality.

  • @919226
    @919226 6 месяцев назад

    Amazing video yet again.
    Waiting eagerly for next videos.

  • @dahorn100011
    @dahorn100011 6 месяцев назад +5

    I've been waiting for this video for a while. I've been waiting for a video without all of the false excitement of your typical run of the mill travel influencer. This is an excellent video. You forget it's just one guy for the cinematography.

    • @theaccountant666
      @theaccountant666 6 месяцев назад +1

      Still Marcel executes this 1000x better than what we normally see here on YT.

  • @hexla-6400
    @hexla-6400 6 месяцев назад

    Beautiful Video! Insane how much work is put into every single one of these

  • @daveratcliffe9993
    @daveratcliffe9993 6 месяцев назад

    A pleasure to watch. Thank you for your dedication to the quality of the video and the sharing your experience.

  • @michaelknight_
    @michaelknight_ 6 месяцев назад

    Excellent as always Marcel, beautiful video

  • @eldonpascoe7399
    @eldonpascoe7399 6 месяцев назад

    Very stylish. Fab video and storytelling - thank you 🙏

  • @chrisfaessler8965
    @chrisfaessler8965 5 месяцев назад

    Wow, this video is absolutely amazing! Great work!! awesome content! perfect filming, good music. Everything perfect!!!

  • @Pritiulke
    @Pritiulke 6 месяцев назад +1

    Extraordinary ! Loved it👍🏼

  • @markharkey2480
    @markharkey2480 5 месяцев назад

    Great video Marcel! I just subscribed.

  • @jegajega8945
    @jegajega8945 6 месяцев назад

    Glad that you have posted a video after some time, keep the videos coming.

  • @jonesboy201
    @jonesboy201 6 месяцев назад +4

    Where have you been ? We’ve missed your cinematic flight reports. Simply outstanding from start to finish. Etihad (and all other major airlines) should hire you and Ashira for all their marketing. It would be a stroke of genius

  • @searchbarwebs
    @searchbarwebs 6 месяцев назад

    An outstanding piece. Truly well done.

  • @redsmanc
    @redsmanc 5 месяцев назад

    Stunning video, rich in details and beautifully presented. Hope you get some relief from your migraines. Cheers!

  • @LMays-cu2hp
    @LMays-cu2hp 6 месяцев назад

    Thank you for sharing your trip here!! ☺ Smile

  • @Rik_nDto
    @Rik_nDto 6 месяцев назад +2

    No words !! Truly worth the long wait. It’s such a breathtaking video. Easily one of best travel channels on RUclips !!

  • @aircraftcrazy
    @aircraftcrazy 6 месяцев назад

    Glad your back ! Wonderful report never a dull minute

  • @iskanderhaddad8812
    @iskanderhaddad8812 6 месяцев назад +1

    I have never seen a travel video at this videography level! Really impressed channel must be bigger!! keep up the great work, I've recently experienced Business for the first time, FIRST is still way to goo!!

  • @MrChrlau
    @MrChrlau 6 месяцев назад

    What a great and fantastic video. A big thumbs up 👍

  • @bernardtan3639
    @bernardtan3639 6 месяцев назад

    Thank You for sharing this interesting wonderful video.

  • @SirPeteWindsor
    @SirPeteWindsor 6 месяцев назад

    Marcel, what can I say: pristine! - keep the videos coming; we'll gladly support you, mate. 🚀

  • @isaacflyaway
    @isaacflyaway 6 месяцев назад

    Top notch review as always! Loved the cinematic flight experience! :D

  • @PeterMasella
    @PeterMasella 6 месяцев назад

    So well done (as always)!

  • @aj8768
    @aj8768 6 месяцев назад

    Wow, wow wow I follow many travel RUclipsrs but this is such a professional production. Thank you for sharing it. I can’t wait to see more of your videos this is an incredible piece of work mate, it’s awesome ant.

  • @MH-gh
    @MH-gh 6 месяцев назад

    Simply Amazing🌟

  • @michaeld5801
    @michaeld5801 6 месяцев назад

    Marcel, la qualité de tes vidéos est exceptionnelle !! Bonne continuité !!

  • @SirEricN
    @SirEricN 6 месяцев назад

    bravo! keep it up

  • @HANTANGQIN-pc2xj
    @HANTANGQIN-pc2xj 6 месяцев назад

    That is a wonderful video!!

  • @boggintime6693
    @boggintime6693 6 месяцев назад +1

    For migraines in the air, i get the crew to fashion an icepack by filling a air sick bag with ice. It's so soothing. The only thing truly helps, of course take some meds, too.

  • @MirceaGavris
    @MirceaGavris 6 месяцев назад

    Great video, love it. U earned my subscribe
    #Respect
    🎩

  • @christianroer7540
    @christianroer7540 6 месяцев назад

    just a great video👍

  • @bill-zv3gh
    @bill-zv3gh 5 месяцев назад

    Cinematography outstanding, content engaging, and excellent narration. Well done Marcel, this was one of the best, if not the best, flight review I've ever seen.

  • @Nae395
    @Nae395 6 месяцев назад

    Your production is superb

  • @ArshadHosein007
    @ArshadHosein007 6 месяцев назад

    Excellent videography and review …..

  • @myriamgillis4123
    @myriamgillis4123 5 месяцев назад

    Well done, dear one... we enjoyed every Minuit of it ... grateful as ... always ... for your professional outlay...

  • @chrisdunderdale
    @chrisdunderdale 6 месяцев назад +1

    As always, a master class. Music, on point especially

    • @flytoptiermedia
      @flytoptiermedia  6 месяцев назад +2

      It's definitely my biggest concern besides filming itself. Thanks!

  • @HaCkEr6662k7
    @HaCkEr6662k7 6 месяцев назад +2

    I know the problem with the headache too well. I usually get it on the very best flights in first class, since it is so hard to not go all in with the indulgence.
    How can you not say yes to all the spirits, wine, and cocktails along with the stunning food. By the time i go to sleep, i usually had too much, didn't hydrate and are stuffed. More and more i steer away from drinking, since without rest, the whole point of the ticket becomes senseless.

  • @ZhuShangning
    @ZhuShangning 6 месяцев назад +3

    Marcel, this is beautifully done. I can't even think of how you managed to take some of the shots without thinking you would have a photographer with you at all time. You've set the bar for flight review. I glad I watched this on my projector TV instead of on my phone.

    • @flytoptiermedia
      @flytoptiermedia  6 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you. Filming these is always lots of fun, and I try to make it as immersive as possible.

  • @jbentley75
    @jbentley75 6 месяцев назад

    Glad to see you back! Another brilliantly produced, entertaining and informative review - thank you! I had the pleasure of travelling in Etihad's First cabin a few weeks ago and you manage to capture the hard product and service offerings really well. Similar to Abu Dhabi v Dhabi, I feel Etihad is the more grown up, less flashy, classier version.

  • @swdoctor
    @swdoctor 6 месяцев назад +1

    As a First time watcher and now subscriber I am blown away with the presentation of the video...I cannot wait to join you on your future adventures

  • @markelliott6112
    @markelliott6112 6 месяцев назад

    awesome. loved it

  • @kam6216
    @kam6216 6 месяцев назад

    Thanks was looking forward to this review for months. I know people with migraines have a difficult time in sometimes they take days to recover. Hope you find a solution that minimises the symptoms

  • @tewkewl
    @tewkewl 6 месяцев назад

    dang. this is amazing.

  • @marquepoolejewer9427
    @marquepoolejewer9427 23 дня назад

    Your video, like The Residence, is next level.

  • @0071000andre
    @0071000andre 6 месяцев назад

    Insane video. Maybe in a few months I’ll be back in this video proving I was here since 4.2k subs

  • @RealAbbeyProduction
    @RealAbbeyProduction 6 месяцев назад

    I waited for this for months!!!

  • @KrisKk08
    @KrisKk08 21 день назад

    What a gentleman! Lovely video, so sorry about your migraine.

  • @gunvaldsandhaland7757
    @gunvaldsandhaland7757 6 месяцев назад

    Its So Good To See Etihad A380 Back In The Air Again.Great Trip Report

  • @unitedcomputers
    @unitedcomputers 6 месяцев назад

    Not only is this inaugural, but your channel is back. Hooray. Cheers from Down Under.....

  • @nadeemqureshi5030
    @nadeemqureshi5030 6 месяцев назад +1

    The wait was well worth it!

  • @masilelam
    @masilelam 6 месяцев назад

    Such amazing production quality! I cant wait to fly this cabin again ... Truly an amazing video and content. Reliving memories of this flight and cabin ... Not sure how you film this this but BRAVO!

    • @flytoptiermedia
      @flytoptiermedia  6 месяцев назад +1

      Well received. It's a truly special product!

  • @Mousirelen
    @Mousirelen 6 месяцев назад +1

    Sorry to see the suffering you endured on your flight. Very unfortunate, but everything work itself out. Very nice video.

  • @Leo-rb9sp
    @Leo-rb9sp 5 месяцев назад

    Great video! What is the difference between residence and first apartment?

  • @BomberFletch31
    @BomberFletch31 6 месяцев назад

    Excellent video as usual, Marcel, and thank you for providing us with an insight into Etihad's Apartment. Just watching your videos make me want to fly Etihad in first. The service you received appeared to be of an exceptionally high standard.
    Shame about that migrane. I hope you didn't take too long to recover from it.

    • @flytoptiermedia
      @flytoptiermedia  6 месяцев назад

      It's good to hear that! Luckily I was well enough after the weekend.

  • @Atirav09
    @Atirav09 6 месяцев назад

    Fascinating!
    You're such a beautiful person with a fantastic talent. It was a pleasure to watch this journey. I appreciate how you dealt about being downgraded and it was nice to see such a positive behaviour. Being from the service industry we are not always so lucky to have guests like you.
    Please continue to make these beauties and spread your positivity.
    I have issues with migraine as well and something that has really helped me out is domperidone and naproxen sodium tablets.

  • @nwabisamtyobile5192
    @nwabisamtyobile5192 5 месяцев назад

    A masterpiece 🤌🏽🤌🏽🤌🏽

  • @GuillermoGomezGG1959
    @GuillermoGomezGG1959 6 месяцев назад

    Fantastic video, it reminded me of my first flight in Concord. You did a marvelous job along with your companion. Please follow up with your acute migrane headache treatment. Tschuss

    • @flytoptiermedia
      @flytoptiermedia  6 месяцев назад

      Was back in the air after the weekend! Concorde must have been epic..

  • @emmo__93
    @emmo__93 6 месяцев назад

    Been eagerly waiting for this, love it! ❤ Shame you got a migraine nothing worse traveling when you end up feeling ill or unwell

    • @flytoptiermedia
      @flytoptiermedia  6 месяцев назад +1

      Yeah, real bummer. But the other three flights more than made up for it! Can't go perfect every time.

  • @brucecanmore3788
    @brucecanmore3788 6 месяцев назад +1

    Excellent quality content! It is refreshing to see someone that is not in shorts and a tee shirt jabbering in broken English. Thank you for sharing the top shelf experience.

  • @GregChomko
    @GregChomko 6 месяцев назад +1

    I love your videos! How do you film yourself sitting at a table and walking through the airport? Do you have an assistant filming you? It all looks amazing.

    • @flytoptiermedia
      @flytoptiermedia  6 месяцев назад +2

      Nope! I know it looks that way- I really try to make the videos as immersive as I possibly can. But it was just us 😊

  • @floggerfrog
    @floggerfrog 14 часов назад

    how come this guy only have 46k subs? with this quality of a video?
    lemme fix that

  • @Johana_k
    @Johana_k 6 месяцев назад +1

    This puts national georgraphy to shame lol - I'm so glad I came across your channel. The quality is amazing!

  • @therenaissanceredneck8825
    @therenaissanceredneck8825 6 месяцев назад

    Wow, this is the most tastefully made video of any airline's first-class product. It would be in Etihad's best interest to use your video to show off their apartments.

  • @benwarnock
    @benwarnock 4 месяца назад

    I get headaches/migraines too and can imagine getting one with all the stimulus of the event and craziness of first class.. ironically the last place you want one! Thanks for the vid anyway. Very well done 👏🏼

    • @flytoptiermedia
      @flytoptiermedia  4 месяца назад

      Exactly, bad timing. Still was a cool day.

  • @PaddyMac
    @PaddyMac 6 месяцев назад

    I feel like I have to watch this wearing a tuxedo 😅 love this 👏

  • @adammforrester-smith2518
    @adammforrester-smith2518 6 месяцев назад

    Did u have a different RUclips ? I,m 100% sure use to watch like your videos glad your bck well done 🤙

  • @joppk
    @joppk 23 дня назад

    I have the same headache problem. It happens when you sit or lay down with your neck bending too long. Try massaging the back of your neck and head, it helps

  • @OVTraveller
    @OVTraveller 4 месяца назад

    Hi Marcel, thank you for a simply superb experience. I would love to see this and other of your videos on a large cinema screen. I bet such a presentation would exceed the usual boring advertisement prior to the main feature ( hint, hint!?)

    • @flytoptiermedia
      @flytoptiermedia  4 месяца назад

      Thank you so much. It was a very special flight and, despite the ending, good memories!

  • @tidusfantasy
    @tidusfantasy 6 месяцев назад

    Did u use insta 360 One inch or the X3? I believe u use the One Inch right?

  • @TheCanadianPilot13
    @TheCanadianPilot13 6 месяцев назад +1

    I flew Etihad First to Washington back in September and I don’t think I had one fifth of the lounge experience you had. Don’t get me wrong it was a great lounge with great food, but the level of service you experienced was absolutely unbelievable.

  • @JonathanStanley
    @JonathanStanley 6 месяцев назад

    Awesome flight report again Marcel... hope the remaining 3 A380 Etihad flights won't take as long to publish! On the subject of A380s though, also my favourite plane, and maybe Etihad will have the sense to acquire a few more since 2nd hand they apparently are only about 50mln USD... and ultimately, hope Emirates will twist Airbus's arm enough they'll launch an A380NEO... just have the factory in the Emirates like Airbus have an A320 line in Tianjin, PR China...

    • @flytoptiermedia
      @flytoptiermedia  6 месяцев назад

      We will see what happens. EY still has 6 of their own left in Teruel - if the comeback of the A380 has taught us anything its never say never.

  • @MB-ry5wl
    @MB-ry5wl 6 месяцев назад

    When is the next episode pleaaaase??

  • @DiverseDreamer
    @DiverseDreamer 6 месяцев назад

    Excellent video, it would have been really interesting to know how the crew would have helped manage your migraine. I am sure they would have had a medic on board and possible medication that could help you, possibly a cold towel or massage solution. It would have been really interesting had you reported your symptoms, maybe it was due to cabin air pressure? Excellent editing and storytelling, thank you :)

  • @ianhamilton396
    @ianhamilton396 5 месяцев назад

    This is a magnificent video and perhaps your best ever and congratulations to Etihad for making this happen, for realizing an algorithm mistake and correcting it.. Truly outstanding.
    And your GF is stunningly beautiful and a pleasant reminder that if you look and dress that you belong in 1st or the Residence, you will be treated as such. Wowzers !!!

  • @amirnamazi
    @amirnamazi 6 месяцев назад +1

    where do you get music ? theyre amazing

    • @flytoptiermedia
      @flytoptiermedia  6 месяцев назад +2

      I use several platforms, and I can tell you that it's one if the most time-consuming tasks in the overall creation of these videos. Getting it right is a challenge!

    • @amirnamazi
      @amirnamazi 5 месяцев назад

      @@flytoptiermedia its hard to get good copyright free for no charge but currently using epidemic sounds but ironicaly still geting youtube warnings

  • @fag311061
    @fag311061 6 месяцев назад +1

    finally, he's back. Like always, well done Herr Brinkpeter. Und schade, das die Mgräne, das Erlebnis etwas getrübt hat.

  • @twotanks6427
    @twotanks6427 6 месяцев назад +4

    I've grown a beard waiting for this. 😂

  • @Nae395
    @Nae395 6 месяцев назад

    This would be wonderful on long haul Abu Dhabi to Australia.

    • @flytoptiermedia
      @flytoptiermedia  6 месяцев назад +2

      Never say never. Rooting for SYD/MEL

    • @Nae395
      @Nae395 6 месяцев назад

      @@flytoptiermedia fingers crossed.

  • @juliosuarez6566
    @juliosuarez6566 6 месяцев назад

    SUPER

  • @mohplaysrblx
    @mohplaysrblx 5 месяцев назад

    you ate

  • @hiddeninplainsight8711
    @hiddeninplainsight8711 6 месяцев назад

    Awesome video, Thank you. if you don't mind me asking are you a day trader?

    • @theaccountant666
      @theaccountant666 6 месяцев назад +1

      Marcel works in (social) marketing

    • @TheMoesoliman1
      @TheMoesoliman1 6 месяцев назад +2

      Day traders can't afford the residence. Only people who sell courses on 'how to become a day trader' can afford this experience.

  • @tidusfantasy
    @tidusfantasy 6 месяцев назад

    I gave u that 747th like :)

  • @russell9304
    @russell9304 6 месяцев назад +2

    I wish he showed the food on the flight

    • @beverleyferguson8942
      @beverleyferguson8942 6 месяцев назад +2

      What a pity. That’s one of the best parts of the flight.🍽️

    • @flytoptiermedia
      @flytoptiermedia  6 месяцев назад +1

      Same here. Will get to that in the next ones!

  • @tewkewl
    @tewkewl 6 месяцев назад

    top tier... fly top tier that is.

  • @Deborahstormfoster
    @Deborahstormfoster 6 месяцев назад +2

    Does he have a 3rd person filming?

    • @flytoptiermedia
      @flytoptiermedia  6 месяцев назад

      No.

    • @Deborahstormfoster
      @Deborahstormfoster 6 месяцев назад

      Then much respect to yourself filming skills. It looks very professional. I really enjoy your videos.@@flytoptiermedia

    • @flytoptiermedia
      @flytoptiermedia  6 месяцев назад

      Thanks. I am always looking for new ways to improve the image. Glad you enjoy!

  • @quovadis5172
    @quovadis5172 6 месяцев назад +1

    The A380 is loved by passengers, and for good reason. There’s simply no better aircraft to fly in. What anyone else thinks, should be irrelevant.

  • @arkadiuszg2864
    @arkadiuszg2864 6 месяцев назад

    Who was recording it ?

    • @flytoptiermedia
      @flytoptiermedia  6 месяцев назад

      Just me.

    • @arkadiuszg2864
      @arkadiuszg2864 6 месяцев назад

      @@flytoptiermedia
      How come? It seems like a third person is recording both of you at times, for example, when you have that dinner in the lounge 😮

    • @arkadiuszg2864
      @arkadiuszg2864 6 месяцев назад

      @@flytoptiermedia
      Also, looking at what you eat and drink, I can see you have a pH imbalance in your body, which may be causing your headaches. Do some research on how to alkaline your body, and your headaches may be gone forever.

    • @flytoptiermedia
      @flytoptiermedia  6 месяцев назад

      @@arkadiuszg2864 Yes I know - I always try to find new ways to create these kinds of shots. It frees up my hands and allows for more true-to-reality storytelling.

  • @syed_mamoon99
    @syed_mamoon99 6 месяцев назад

    Almost though it'll never come back after COVID. Oh how I was wrong.