Most Luxurious Flight - The Residence by Etihad A380 Abu Dhabi to Paris
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- Опубликовано: 13 июл 2017
- Join me onboard Etihad Airways A380 flight in The Residence from Abu Dhabi to Paris. Sample the most luxurious way to travel in the commercial aviation.
I was so impressed and blown away by my first Residence flight last December so I decided to do a much longer flight to Paris, with my favorite butler Leanne and other cabin crew.
Watch the video to experience the most exclusive and luxurious commercial flight in the world.
Thanks to Etihad Airways for filming my journey in The Residence. My flight and opinion is NOT sponsored by Etihad. (Etihad videographer just filmed my flight)
Blog review and more pictures can be found in the link below:
samchui.com/2017/07/14/my-mos...
In case you missed my first Residence flight, you can view it here:
• Etihad A380 The Reside...
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Join us for the most incredible, first class in-flight experience you will likely ever see, taken in absolute and astounding luxury from start to finish aboard the inaugural Etihad Airways flight from Abu Dhabi to Paris on board the A380 super jumbo jet in Etihad's The Residence suite.
The heavenly aviation luxury starts even before arrival at the airport, with Etihad’s tailored and exquisite VIP travel concierge and chauffer service to the airport in a sleek and professional looking saloon Audi.
When we arrive, the red carpet is well and truly rolled out for us as we are greeted by our very own, personal assistant at an exclusive and private entrance to Abu Dhabi airport and taken to the first class lounge and spa to await our flight - this is the Etihad airways residence on the ground. We don’t have to do a thing as a whole group of attendants fuss around us in the background, even collecting our luggage and bringing it in for us.
As we enter the Etihad airways first class lounge, we are greeted by our very own personal and professional butler (trained at the Savoy hotel, London) to facilitate our every need within the sumptuous and spacious home-from-home lounge area. Our butler outlines the fabulous food and drink available, including great and imaginative mocktails with aviation inspired names. Within the first class spa, we enjoy a professional French style shave (our destination was Paris after all!) before dining on artistic and extremely well presented food prepared by our own personal chef including one very tasty lobster!
To top it all off, and to round off the meal and relax us before departure, we enjoy a specially selected and curated cigar in our own dedicated and furnished smoking room, prepared and lit for us by our butler.
Already, we have been treated like royalty but this is only the beginning - now it’s time for the flight! After boarding the A380 and being warmly greeted by all the staff, we enjoy a tour of the whole aeroplane, taking in and briefly examining the Etihad economy and business class studio sections, as well as seeing the dedicated bar and food preparation areas. The abundant space of the Airbus A380 aeroplane affords even a very pleasant and enjoyable experience in economy class.
Once we’ve spoken with the Etihad airways pilots and seen the cockpit of the A380, it is finally time to be taken to our private, three room suite in the sky, the Etihad residence. It is an astonishing, self-contained unit with large sliding doors and split in to a luxurious lounge/living room area, private bathroom and bedroom.
The living room is complete with a full set of touch screen controls, mini bar and 32 inch television and it made for an extremely comfortable and pleasant environment to relax and also interact with the cabin crew.
We are able to get a great night’s sleep in our very own double bed, covered in specially made, luxurious Italian linen and the breakfast in bed, prepared by our very own in-flight personal chef and served by our personal butler, makes for a very pleasing start to the day before we take the opportunity to freshen up in our full size shower and slip in to a super soft, personally initialled bath robe!
Nothing is left to chance and everything you could think or dream of is taken care of - there’s even a professional shoe shining service available - the whole experience makes the journey an absolute joy and allows you to arrive at your destination fully refreshed and completely ready to conduct your business.
The Etihad residence is the only three room suite on board a commercial airline and can comfortably cater for an individual or a couple. It is a wonder to behold and we really hope you enjoyed this magnificent experience with us - let us know in the comments what you thought and how you might choose to spend your time in Etihad’s residence!
Honestly the nicest "rich" guy I've seen on luxurious flights. He shared a cake w the cabin crew goddammit.
TheBigVeganGiant to much
TheBigVeganGiant to nice *
Hey, how many times should people tell you not to look at yourself in the mirror
Which was for show though
How do u know eveything is staged?Do u saw him fliming his vids?How come u say he doesnt have respect for 'em,he treat em like normal,i dnt see what ya seein dude!
People in economy: ughh can we arrive faster please?
Sam Chui: can you make the flight a little bit longer?
im not like the economy- I’d like the flight longer cuz I never been on an plane before-
Leanne and Pilots: L A U G H S
Yeaa...if I got a TV screen in my economy, I would love it to be longer
there is once i had leg cramp form singapore to LA about 18 hours, whole way through, i need to stretch my leg in the hallway
@@abdurrahmaan498 I'm
What i like about Sam is how he treats the staff with respect
Anyone one would also when getting free flights lol.
Why wouldn't he? When he's just getting sponsored flights to make videos and above all he's on cam, anyone would behave like their innocent
@@rxndxm_mf861 but you can't deny the fact that he is a very successful author...he is not just a random youtuber...he has written various award winning books in the field of aviation, so yeah all I can say is he deserves it...moreover airlines contact him to review thier hospitality (it is not the other way around)... So put some respect to his name
@@BucNasty32 I believe Sam explained in one of his videos that these flights were not sponsored and he paid with his own money (or mileage I guess).
@@shubhpatel290 he deserves it? No, dudes a rich douche getting plaid to fly for free.
-I'm going to drink six cokes tonight.
-You won't sleep.
*Minutes later*
-May I offer you Arabic coffee?
-Sure!
😂😂😂
ruclips.net/video/Zyqp9IMPNIY/видео.html
Hahahahaha
Sam's next residence flight & plot twist:
***Leanne lied about the previous flight being her last flight and is coincidentally Sam's butler again***
Leanne: ***Loads mini fridge with six cokes***
Sam: "Oh my, I probably won't sleep during this flight.😅"
Leanne: "Remember our last flight? lol! 😂"
Beard: *doesn‘t exist*
Sam Chui: Let‘s get a shave
I'm aboutta end dis man's whole career**
Yeah he just did it to test out the service
You just ruined the vlog dude
😂😂😂
😂😂😂
Nice to see how humble and respectful you are with people on all your videos. I'm sure this is the kind of behaviour that helps open some doors.
I also hope it's gonna be a lesson for some people who are commenting... some comments are rude, crude and/or unnecessary disrespectful, especially to women.
Anyway, I'd certainly appreciate that kind of experience but would prefer to live it with my wife or some friends as I might feel uncomfortable with all that attention given to you.
I'm used to regular business or first class, mostly on QR flights and have been in some of the most luxurious hotels but you never get that much attention... or maybe you do when you spend 20k/night, I've never spent that much but I'm pretty sure you don't get that much attention or service except maybe at the Burj Al Arab.
Thanks for your videos and I sincerely hope you'll still enjoy regular business class flights after this amazing Residence Experience.
SLCQD very well said. Thank you.
This episode shows what makes Sam special. Unlike some of the others who cover his beat, he's not merely focused on planes or comfort; he also takes time to focus on the people making a living in aviation.
Extremely impressed with the excellent quality of service provided by Etihad Airways Cabin Crew and staff! When it is all said and done .. it is the personal touch and interpersonal relationship what matters! Sam always shows the staff deep respect, courtesy and appreciation!
This is hospitality done right, I also like how he views the crew as good friends than just a crew.
it comes with the budget
One of the best things about your videos is how kind and respectful you are to all the people you come in contact with, and you always look happy, grateful and positive.
co pilot: I am from Dubai
him: I cAn TeLL
Guess what
He has to be else no one will subscribe to him
I appreciate how appreciative you are of the flight crew and everyone you interact with. Your humbleness and grateful attitude really shine on your videos, Sam. You inspire me for my own travels.
I love how polite this man is to all staff... first class on Eithad or coach on other flights. True class
What a wonderfully polite man who doesn't treat the people looking after him like underlings.
Deborah Nolan Gregory he even made her polish his shoes infront of the camera isnt that bumbling
@@rteetfghhv3785 The only thing "bumbling" around here is you having to try to take away from a bit of positivity. How unpleasant.
Deborah Nolan Gregory its the truth if u cant stomach it not my fault
What I can't stomach is your horrible attitude. Go away.
@@rteetfghhv3785 Ask yourself why you need to act the way you do and why you are so nasty. What is missing in your life? Are you afraid to interact with people in a positive way in case they don't respond as you'd like? Is that why you resort to the crude sexual commentary as soon as you're called out on your bad attitude? People like you are easy to read. I'm sure you'll develop the confidence with age to know you don't always have to be like this.
I love how first class passengers want the flight to be longer .
Meanwhile in coach: CANT THIS THING GO ANY FASTERRRRRRR
Trey Fischer economy you mean?
LateAngel in the US Coach and Economy are the same thing
Trey Fischer isn’t coach for trains thow?
Trey Fischer even business class passengers want same
Nigga, that's a good point😂
Who else is in quarantine going through youtube to find something to watch out of boredom
Yes .. from India ✌️😂
Barvesh Mohaideen QAQ
@@contentinventor ya me 2
Your mom
me uh same
This guy does not mess around when it comes to traveling in style
The level of luxury is too much to handle I can't take it
Avgeek Productions sorry as much this looks amazing not mah style
Slick J about 160 US dollars
Avgeek Productions b
He's being sarcastic.
Avgeek Productions so true. I can't take it.
This guy went from holding his camera to someone holding it for him. Props to you Sam !! You’re the real MVP
Minimum Viable Product ? what's with these acronyms, internet isnt that e
Its 3 years later. I'm new to the channel. I think it was touching and kind to open up about your Butler and friend saying goodbye to her position with the airline and how you also felt at that time. Kind words mean so much.
Wow, amazing the class and service. I love Leanne. She's extraordinary.
Wow that was amazing. And what a great flight attendant. I feel that I will miss her, even though I've never met her!
sHE LEFT FLYING TO BECOME A NUN
MR. TRIPLESEVEN yup to all that fly first class residence
OMG I feel the same
Seriously? A nun? Where did you get this information from?
Box0rz towards the end Sam says it's her final flight. She's going back to the Middle East.
It would make me incredibly uncomfortable if people are slaving away like that for me. Even if an employee of a hotel wants to carry my luggage I get that feeling. Am I alone in this?
I agree
Same here!
Same,it just doesnt feel right
theflush yes
that's because youre beta
I would never do The Residence, BUT.....the pre-boarding amenities actually made me cry. So perfect, so elegant, such attention to detail and service. Incredible!
I like how polite he is to everyone serving him. That goes a long way.
If you ever need an additional cameraman, hit me up!
Henry Svedberg don't think he will need one
Henry Svedberg I was about to comment that.
haha nice try
He definitely needed one in the shower
GoldenTop10s But if your filming the cameraman filming the additional cameraman I need to film you.
I will be that kind of guy!
Meanwhile in coach I'm stoked when they give me two bags of pretzels instead of one.
Luke Stuller ur girlfriend is cute
Luke Stuller your girlfriend is very cute
Luke Stuller i love your girlfriend
Skjdi Zijsi lmao chill 😂
Skjdi Zijsi That's not creepy at all
These all people are smiling.
But it is ARTIFICIAL SMILE.
Well.., Sam, it's amazing you experience life like no much people do, travelling abroad most of time, enjoying luxury services from all corners of world. It's a great blessing.
Leanne's so cute whenever she says "absolutely."
Luxury at peak... if someone ask the height of luxury flying, just show this video...
True indeed..
Slick J well I'm 17 and play for Manchester United under 23 if I can become a pro I will probably always fly with airline
Andrew Jung so I can take my dogs with me with out any trouble
rohan vinay Not quite the height, that's what a private jet is for.
That was a pun, right?
That is what is customer service and customer delight. Great review Sam! Thank you.
Great video Sam Chui
I like your channel
So inspiring
Congratulations
Sam
Because of you, Sam. I will fly with Etihad. Your video experience is gorgeously amazing. And I really love your good manners in dealing with people serving you. GOD be with you!
Good manners cost nothing)
AJ Miguel I agree, I want to fly Etihad in the Residence. (Always enjoy Sam’s videos.)
Thanks SamChui for showing this off :D I cant wait to try it out ... so KIDNEY FOR SALE .!!! WHO WANTS SOME KIDNEYSSS
Alvin Sim i will pay you 19,999 dollars no extra fees for your kidney
do we hear ya 20 thousand ? 20 thousand going once .... !
I'll buy it for $1m! just come into that really suspicious alleyway between those 2 buildings no worries.
No one is gonna find out totally xD
The ccp
You have done it again Sam! Thanks for sharing
I'm truly amazed with watching the A380 Flights. My all time favorite Air Craft. Thank you for sharing the experience
he actually seems like a really respectful guy thats cool
What I love about Sam Chui is not just the flight reviews, not just the aviation geekiness LOL, and not just the chance he has to show off his luxury (or not) aviation experience online, but at root his evident regard and respect for all he encounters in the aviation industry. He truly understands that the sheer joy of flying, after all the mechanics, is only possible with all the wonderful people who make that experience real. Sam, thank you so much from my heart.
It is so perfect! I love this. Thank you so much for your video ❤️
Thank you for sharing your experience with us
I found something to relate to in this video
The bridge to the plane!
no you can't, the bridge to the plane is separate for first class passengers and economy passengers
"ima try some cigar"
spoken like a true first class traveler
since he's flying first class, it's 100% organic sugar imported from the tropical coast of india
(idk im trying to make it sound fancy)
LUCKY!!!!!
Paul P Mmmm, wealthy people like us really piss you off don't they,!,, 😂😂😂😂
Paul P I
Paul P i
Really enjoyed . Thank u nice man . Great flight experience. Me too love this flight .
Thanks for sharing your Etihad experience Sam... if only all flights could offer such a unique service! Very best of luck to Leanne, wherever her future path takes her. Will be a great loss to Etihad though. Looking forward to watching your next international flight Sam, really enjoy your videos so keep them coming ☺👍
I haven't even flown with her and I miss her lol
Why am I watching this when I can't even afford too pay my rent this month
Haha same
There is no charge for dream
Boi i only have 2 dollars in my bank account
@@yeeeeeeeee3775 oh god hope things are better for you now
Why r u so worried about your rent after seeing this video of Sam Chui although he also doesn't spend any money in this flight he simply sponserd by Etihad
They be like, " If you don't mind, Can I fart On behalf Of you Sir?" . Luxury Defined.
xd.lol
what do you mean ?
🤣🤣🤣
Hahahahaha
savage......
I like the way you have conversation with the crew. You treat them more like a living entity unlike some vlogger who would be full of complains and expect the crew to just bow down to them to do their bidding. Meany. I love this more. I wish my family and I could try flying business class.
Wow this is amazing, hope one day I could take my mother and my son to something like this. Great video.
all I need is a economy seat and a beer and I'm psyched
Cooper Hopcraft You are a better man than me, I was upgraded to "regular" First Class and it was the greatest flight I've ever had to Germany (from Washington DC) and I've made that flight at least 20 times. I equate it to flying in your living room while sitting in a big Lazy-Boy that turns into a bed, with two huge bathrooms for 9 passengers, while 4 hot flight attendants serve you great food and beverages on demand. The French flight attendant was very leggy and did a killer Gollum impression.
*When You Realize That The Bed At First Class is better than your bed* 😂
Nooo
You must sleep in a shit bed lol
😂😂😂
@@shadowking213 yup
I know right 😂
I could've sworn there was another version of this video where you slowly walk into the airport and are met with nice people who greet and guide you on where to go next.
U have choose best flight Etihad 😘😘I love you Etihad airways
They made sure there are no starving kids on the TV this time lol
Yea i don't wanna be seeing no peasants on tv when i'm enjoying my freshly cooked lobster and cocktails. Fuck poor people
Zack Spencer I hope ur just seeking attention and u aren't serious
mohmed masoud Probably not.
I saw that video, was it from Sam as well, or just happened to be another of the Residence showcase.
Monsieur Uz LOL
One of the nicest videos I've seen from you Sam. It's nice to see the airline appreciating what you do and treating you with as much respect as you do them. Certainly not 'cringy' - just people enjoying good old-fashioned friendliness.
OMG the boarding music is playing! I love Etihad!
Wow Amazing! Sam you are Beyond Blessed !
I really like how appreciative, grateful, and kind you are to all the staff and crew.
It's all a facade. Clearly the crew couldn't give a flying fuck about this dude and his video.
Great 20k ticket 9:08 Kid crying LOL
Blake Sanden i
iii
Blake Sanden I
Just shows that no matter how much you pay you'll suffer from the kids
lol I noticed that too, fuck it would be so horrible
Best 1 ever. Thanks Sam.
Good job from all crew! It is anazing!
well, that ONE ROW of economy does have very good leg room
Paul P that's what I was thinking
Paul P every time I check in they say it's reserved for families :(
That good leg room is where all the mums with their babies and kids sit.
That's not my experience, every time I fly they allow you to the front row upgrade for a small fee. It's definitely worth it for me, I do it almost every time because I have long legs and the regular seats are a bit cramped.
I went in that row for 3 flights in a row it it was better than buisness class even though i have never flew
Going to Paris and no croissants at breakfast? That's unacceptable. I'm cancelling all my my next Residence flights at Etihad.
smart, i'd too
Tony Coelho Unacceptable*
Truly scandal! You have french beard cuts but no croissants Etihad?? That was the last drop.
haha totally unacceptable
Just corrected. Sorry, English is not my mother language.
Sam chui is doing good job
We got to know lot of things that we dont knw inside or outside plan or travel or other things interesting to watch ..like all his videos.
Keep it up sam
Wow! What expirience you had! Also I can tell you are a very humble person!
The Ending made me CRY when LEANNE-the Brilliant Crew member said she was leaving! I WISH HER ALL THE BEST She seems Extremely Nice and humble and professional. And She will do AMAZING in whatever she does! And Thanks Sam for another AMAZING video. You Rock!
Wish her all the best
Don't find her beautiful or charming ! Ethiad can hire more beautiful stewardess. She must have changed to another airline or work at a hotel...
"Ohhh free WIFI"... really? You just paid $20,000 for that seat, it better have bloody freaking WIFI. xD
ARENSA Isi
Some airlines still don't have free WIFI for first class.
Cant live without wifi XD
Koen Arens 500 go a second
@@tobiasschneider8081 Right? I've seen a few videos where they're in first and they still need to pay an additional $20? What? lol! I mean, you already are in first haha!
I love their uniforms. Like riding attire. That cutaway coat and vest is to die for! All she is missing is beautiful tall brown boots.
Awesome video, Sam.
Everything from start to finish looked absolutely superb 🙏👍👏
"Don't tell my wife I'm going to drink 6 cokes tonight". Attendant immediate reply "You won't sleep!". 😂
😂😂😂😂😂. Serious innuendos.
I remember doing this flight I slept so good! The food was amazing! I stayed in the bed tho most of the time to just relax and watch movies! This is definitely an experience to have!
Scoop7 i smell bullshit
SO BEAUTIFUL SO PEACEFULY LOOKING OKAY I LOVE IT THANK YOU ❤
Thanks for showing me a different world..a world of fantaces
I love Sam Chui, top notch lad.
Sam is a ledge
Aveous that is a very Sam Chui thing to say
Sam you are the best in terms of flying, congratulations
Wow! What a wonderful flight and the service .was very exemplary
Sam, I enjoy your videos. It doesn't matter if this was professionally filmed. I liked seeing the amenities again.
Loved the crew interactive shots.
Wasn't Leanne in you earlier residence video?
Well, best of luck to her.
I'll look forward to more of your postings 😊
That economy would be first class for me lol
Great experience 🎉
aww i love that he shared cake with the crew. what a good guy.
Leanne alone is worth it😂
The lady butlers look so perfect and gorgeous
Violet Eager even you😘😘😘😜
Messy life
R u lesbian?
I'd bone the butler...😍😍😍
The luxury of This Etihad Residence is above and beyond,A Dream Way to Fly indeed Sam.Keep Safe always.
its on another level of Luxury
You need spend 5 hours before flight for enjoy all this incredibles amenities in the First class lounge awesome
I'd be there 10 hours before flight
I believe money can buy Respect and Happiness now
Not. Happiness
Add :-Fake respect and happiness ,that's the truth
Not the real thing, you can get plenty of mock respect sure, but you don’t need money for the real thing.
@@pilotfaris7156 Fake respect and hapiness beats no respect and unhapiness any day tho
@@PedroTRamos1
Absolutely 😍
Etihad Airways is a very nice airline. Beautiful planes, beautiful lounge, nice people working there as well. I’ve always wanted to fly on a double decker, maybe one day❤
Leanne is awesome, very hard working. Hope she is doing great today
He flew back economy class on Ryan Air
thats funny
🤣🤣
The business class on Ryanair is so exclusive no one knows about it tho
No wonder
@@rafimakaro8043 its called the cargo hold
He is very humble by saying evonomy seats could be comfortable, too. Good head rest. I wish one day, I will experience like him.
I don't know any of the wonderful teammates but blaming Sam for making me want to hug everyone😭.
You are so kind😭. Great job😊
Sam Thank You from the Core Of My Heart for Showing the 'Etihad' Heaven on Sky.As in this life I could never Travel in Plane may be next life.
at 20K a ticket I would expect the WiFi to be free
Simon Angle for 20k id expect more
Economy already have wifi i think
Muhammad Nur Arifin you have to pay for it tough
Simon Angle wifi is free for the residence 9:54 but sadly with experience, economy is not
doohill eco is like 100 dirhams for the day, it's soooo expensive
This flight actually costs a dollar per second...
Lol
Dude hahhaha
It's actually 84 cents per second if you're rounding up to the nearest cent if not then its 83.9630562552 cents
@Cross Snep lol it's not hard, just do 20,000 divided by the number of seconds in 6hrs and 37mins which is 23820 seconds, therefore, its approximately 84 cents a second
@@ascreamingcomesacross it is enough for u after afford 1 minutes flight you can eject yourself from the aircraft,use parachute, then u glide to paris by parachute
This is cool & comfortable level of flying!
you are mindblowing i just watch your vlogs as i like n love traveling but its also a good experience for uper class
Leanne is beautiful😍
And they really treat you like a king.
At least he's nice, not many rich people are nice 😀
Carriied Most rich people have a job in Business. Almost all rich businessmen are nice.
the SilentSlasher hey I'm so rich and famous and I'm nice I'm a singer but on my real channel search my name on youtube you will know im so famous My name is martinus by the way I have twin brother named marcus
Marcus&Martinus Fan it's funny because it's obvious u aren't them. Your channel says that you're a fan. And I'm sure that the actual people would have better grammar.
Rich people dont fly in souch classes. Only when bussnies pay for it but real rich dont fly like that
the SilentSlasher ikr
Sam you are a ledgen mate..! Thank-you for sharing...!
Very nice, Mr Chui. Thank you for sharing with us.