The Future of Etihad - A350-1000 Inaugural Flight

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  • Опубликовано: 8 апр 2022
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    I flew on Etihad Airways new A350-1000 inaugural flight from Abu Dhabi to Paris on 31 March 2022. The Etihad A350-1000 has 44 Business Class suites and 327 economy class seats. A total of 5 A350-1000 will be entering service with Etihad this year.
    There are the usual celebrations at the gate before takeoff, aviation enthusiasts and media were busy taking photos and videos of the new plane. The pilot gave the flight briefing and showed the latest touch screen technology on the A350-1000 cockpit display. Enjoy the views from the cockpit during takeoff.
    After takeoff, I explored the Economy Class cabin. The first 5 rows in Economy have extra space as Economy Space. There are tablet holders and a bluetooth enabled headset connection. I checked out all the seat functions in the new Etihad Business Class suite. It has a sliding door to enhance privacy.
    During the flight, I interviewed Etihad Aviation Group CEO Tony Douglas about the A350 operation and the future of the Etihad A380. The new Etihad A350-1000 will be deployed to Mumbai, Delhi, Jeddah, Cairo and Istanbul before entering long haul service to New York and Chicago in July.
    I give my verdict and recommendation on the Etihad A350 at the end of the video.
    Full Trip Report on my blog: samchui.com/2022/04/08/trip-r...

Комментарии • 895

  • @noemitakzentueberme
    @noemitakzentueberme 2 года назад +472

    This plane is really a beauty. My mom actually sells the A350’s Nose Landing Gear (NLG). She works for a company called Liebherr!

    • @Stavros09
      @Stavros09 2 года назад +23

      That's cool 😎

    • @SamChui
      @SamChui  2 года назад +114

      Thanks for sharing! I know Liebherr from many trade shows!

    • @afsalsubair2199
      @afsalsubair2199 2 года назад +3

      Nice

    • @user-gh1nv8rs2m
      @user-gh1nv8rs2m 2 года назад +16

      My refrigerator is a liebherr 😂😂

    • @mr.storyteller9164
      @mr.storyteller9164 2 года назад +3

      @@user-gh1nv8rs2m 😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @JKS62B50
    @JKS62B50 2 года назад +347

    The current Etihad livery is probably my favorite one it's such a beautiful design very lavish and it suits perfectly with various aircraft designs...

  • @TheRareVideosXL
    @TheRareVideosXL 2 года назад +6

    The Airbus A350 is such an amazing aircraft.
    Great video as always.
    Keep it up.

  • @davideperego4432
    @davideperego4432 2 года назад +4

    fantastic report, as usual I'd say, thank you Sam!

  • @bobjes1000
    @bobjes1000 2 года назад +3

    wonderful experience dear Sam, thank you so much for sharing here with us all... love always

  • @rarityadf11f
    @rarityadf11f 2 года назад +1

    Happy to see you make a video with my fav. Passenger aircraft, A350
    Great work!

  • @bradleynettleship3504
    @bradleynettleship3504 2 года назад

    Sam, As Always Thank-You for bringing us along the Journey of a New Inagural Flight!! It was Excellent - Cap tioning the Highlights from the Cockpit and grabbing interviews from Nicky @ ThePoints Guy UK and our own Australian David Flynn from Executive Traveller!!

  • @alexwoolford_surf
    @alexwoolford_surf 2 года назад +2

    Nice one Sam, The A350 is so beautiful in the Etihad livery!! Great video

  • @khalafsworld8389
    @khalafsworld8389 Год назад +2

    The engine sound at takeoff was so amazing... Loved the video

  • @thegardner800
    @thegardner800 2 года назад

    Awesome video of this new aircraft.
    Keep up the great work Sam!!!🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼

  • @kumaranravendradas4355
    @kumaranravendradas4355 Год назад +1

    Sam, just rewatching this and only now just appreciate that truly beautiful engine footage there on approach to Paris. It is beautiful with the rain on approach.

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  • @sandeepbanu6503
    @sandeepbanu6503 2 года назад

    Thank You Sam for sharing this!! Excited and energised. Looking forward

  • @LeonardoEdwin
    @LeonardoEdwin 2 года назад +23

    Amazing video! Hope to experience it myself someday!

  • @MG-pw7jp
    @MG-pw7jp 2 года назад +22

    Love your videos Sam. Absolutely loved this A350 - 1000. Please keep bringing us more amazing content just like this. Also can you please make a video on the Airbus Maveric, The flying V by KLM and Boeing blended wing aircraft.

  • @MadeiraAirport
    @MadeiraAirport 2 года назад +152

    Stunning airplane the A350-1000, fantastic video Sam!

  • @CNR438
    @CNR438 2 года назад

    Can always count on Sam for a new vid. every Saturday. Thanks!!!

  • @immhdirfan8917
    @immhdirfan8917 2 года назад

    I was waiting so long to see inside Etihad a350. And finally!! Thanks Mr. Chui for this amazing video

  • @Calebs_Aviation
    @Calebs_Aviation Месяц назад +1

    FAB video my friend! Inaugural flights are always THE BEST me and all my fellow Avgeeks! Cheers 🥂 to the new Etihad 🇦🇪 and the A350-1000! 😊
    Your pal! I hope to fly her someday!
    Caleb’s Aviation

  • @deematalim
    @deematalim 2 года назад

    First time I 'stopped' at your channel, I found it is very informative...., and I straight away subscribe it. Keep it up, Sam.

  • @aviationisboss9251
    @aviationisboss9251 2 года назад +182

    Been a viewer for years now never a dull moment, Great to see how you have improved and how the times have changed. Don't stop what your doing, love your vids always.

    • @SamChui
      @SamChui  2 года назад +41

      Thank you, comment like this keeps me going further!

    • @chineduuche2143
      @chineduuche2143 2 года назад +3

      @@SamChui nice video Sam chui, I'm a big fan of yours from Nigeria Africa

    • @gracepachuau
      @gracepachuau 2 года назад

      Sam's videos and content are the best!

    • @kristyland7221
      @kristyland7221 2 года назад

      @@SamChui I love your videos

    • @manitw.4998
      @manitw.4998 2 года назад

      @@SamChui Request: Emirates A380 from MCO to DXB, then a 777 to BKK if possible

  • @joe-vl3nd
    @joe-vl3nd 2 года назад +1

    Another Brilliant video Sam
    What a life
    You lucky Boy

  • @checkdilevels1180
    @checkdilevels1180 2 года назад +11

    Have watched you couple yrs now Sam. I must say, your editing and different camera angles and views are spectacular, not to mention your commentary.
    You are one of the few Aviation bloggers/ reporter that I respect.

  • @bongroth6854
    @bongroth6854 2 года назад

    Great video Sam
    Love Paris where I grew up
    Now cheers from Cambodia
    See you next flight

  • @neel1901
    @neel1901 2 года назад +5

    The A350-1000 looks so gorgeous

  • @markcrowell2727
    @markcrowell2727 2 года назад

    Sam, thanks for another amazing video. I love flying and think you have the best "job".

  • @DQ-md4jk
    @DQ-md4jk 2 года назад

    Love you video sam as always more to come please

  • @mthaqifmsyahril
    @mthaqifmsyahril 2 года назад

    Been waiting for this!

  • @marthijn-7544
    @marthijn-7544 2 года назад +31

    Loved the interview with Tony Douglas! You can really tell he has a heart for aviation too since wants to bring back the a380 whenever there is an opportunity

    • @shellderp
      @shellderp Год назад +1

      he is refreshingly honest, no sugar coated business speak

  • @nathanmoore1893
    @nathanmoore1893 2 года назад

    Thanks, appreciate the captions.

  • @MidnightEagle7860
    @MidnightEagle7860 2 года назад

    Amazing Video Sam!!

  • @soumikm7061
    @soumikm7061 2 года назад

    Thank you Sam for sharing this video with us.. great indeed..Big fan of yours .. we also do travel virtually with your videos.. Airbus 350-1000 roars

  • @Gee478
    @Gee478 2 года назад +34

    The A350 is such a magnificent airplane! Definitely my favorite 👍🏼👍🏼

    • @LINJ638
      @LINJ638 2 года назад +1

      So quiet those Airbus.

  • @athlunatv4878
    @athlunatv4878 2 года назад

    the best video content from sam chui i think

  • @realboy6305
    @realboy6305 2 года назад

    Being a viewer for 2 years, your video make my day and everyone, keep it up Mr. Sam

  • @iankendrick5282
    @iankendrick5282 2 года назад

    Great coverage and filming

  • @sumitpatra3163
    @sumitpatra3163 2 года назад

    Looking beautiful aircraft and Sam excellent show again

  • @25-rudrarajgite5a9
    @25-rudrarajgite5a9 2 года назад +21

    I love the a350 because of its design it's black mask and it's engines. Truly loved it!! My favorite is a350-1000 and the Boeing 777-300ER. Loved them both

  • @schabandreas
    @schabandreas 2 года назад

    Watching all your videos over these many years , I only wish I had half the air miles you have to travel First Class .
    And to enjoy all your perks
    Nice to be you .
    Happy trails

  • @kalyanram7852
    @kalyanram7852 2 года назад

    good video with lot of information...good work. keep it up.

  • @rahilahmed8600
    @rahilahmed8600 2 года назад +1

    I flew on the Etihad a350 on the 6th morning coming back from Mumbai to Abu Dhabi after a wonderful vacation what a beautiful aircraft it was

  • @ginger9871
    @ginger9871 2 года назад +61

    I used etihad many times before the last time I flew with etihad was with their 787-9 from Abu Dhabi to Kuala lumpur amazing flight
    Can't wait to fly it in the future

    • @musa7176
      @musa7176 2 года назад

      Yeh I’m hopefully going on the same plane in 2 weeks

    • @andrejpulsar6196
      @andrejpulsar6196 2 года назад

      I will fly with etihad from Frankfurt to Kuala Lumpur, i am Reality excited

  • @donstravelsandrants.
    @donstravelsandrants. 2 года назад +7

    I love the colour scheme of Etihad. A350 is beautiful. Love it.👍😊🛫✈️

  • @quazimunira
    @quazimunira 2 года назад

    I am a nervous flyer. I watch all your videos to see how calm you are and how you enjoy the flights. Gives me a lot of courage.

  • @fbagbey
    @fbagbey 2 года назад

    Appreciate the honesty, Sam!

  • @TubeThambiAuroville
    @TubeThambiAuroville 2 года назад +1

    Sam your so much fun to watch!

  • @jamiliaerikovna6743
    @jamiliaerikovna6743 2 года назад

    Thanks for the new, fresh video 🙏🍾🥰

  • @zszs100
    @zszs100 Год назад +1

    Glad to see the new A350 cockpit screens are not laggy like the earlier versions.

  • @Docdug
    @Docdug Год назад +1

    Abu Dhabi has the coolest ATC tower!!! And I anticipate the new terminal will be tops too!
    Cheers
    Doc

  • @zacharycrooks3729
    @zacharycrooks3729 2 года назад +1

    It’s always a happy day when I’m on lunch, and there’s a new Sam chui video to watch! I’ve been a fan for years, absolutely love the videos Sam. I work for one world through American Airlines and I hope one of our partners eventually gets the a350-1000’s. That engine noise was incredible!

  • @fozzbozz3285
    @fozzbozz3285 2 года назад +1

    can't wait to fly this later this year!!

  • @matiasp4182
    @matiasp4182 2 года назад

    AMAZING paintings of the news liveries of Etihad -) the best!!! NO doubts

  • @bobbrown3471
    @bobbrown3471 2 года назад +2

    3:36 That “brrrriefing” he said was so clean bro.

  • @pakfoodvlogs3096
    @pakfoodvlogs3096 2 года назад +6

    sam chui Is such a great motivation for me on my RUclips channel. I am glad I was inspired by this man 🥺❤️

  • @williamumbach592
    @williamumbach592 2 года назад

    Nicely done Sam

  • @OtakuAviators
    @OtakuAviators 2 года назад +67

    The A350 has become one of my favorite aircraft over the last couple of years and I’m very happy to see that Etihad has also added this beauty to its fleet. Pity they don’t intend to fly it to Europe, but understandable. 36.000ft cruising altitude seems rather low for the A350 by the way, often see them at or above 40.000ft. Anyway, thanks for another great trip report Sam!👍🏻

    • @sohaibflight
      @sohaibflight 2 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/JUIbKeMEEmY/видео.html

    • @solygeorge1084
      @solygeorge1084 Год назад +2

      Me too . I also like the A340-600

    • @OtakuAviators
      @OtakuAviators Год назад +1

      @@solygeorge1084 Love the A340-600 as well! Have been lucky enough to fly a couple of times with it on Lufthansa.

  • @1i-villanuevajr.matmakisig479
    @1i-villanuevajr.matmakisig479 2 года назад

    Woaahh the video is still fresh. Proud to be one of the early people to see it.

  • @anthonyclary1198
    @anthonyclary1198 2 года назад

    Excellent job as usual Sam! So sad to hear about the 380. Beautiful plane, sad ending to the story.

  • @subramaniamraghuraman5585
    @subramaniamraghuraman5585 Год назад

    Sam chui... congratulations my dear sir... your videos are super rich and feast to my eyes.

  • @EthanLong
    @EthanLong 2 года назад

    Incredible video Sam

  • @BeliaLastes
    @BeliaLastes 2 года назад

    Hi Sam good to see you again 😊👍👍

  • @abduljalilmahama5682
    @abduljalilmahama5682 2 года назад

    Thanks for an amazing video@Sam

  • @akiechhabra6300
    @akiechhabra6300 2 года назад +4

    Absolutely stunning airplane! Hope Etihad keep up the levels of service & luxury illustrated in this video - very difficult to do that when you are operating high density trunk routes - eventually, the novelty wears off and you revert to what you know best. Regardless, a bright future ahead for this aircraft!

  • @chiragganguly
    @chiragganguly 2 года назад

    We are so privileged as viewers to see this sort of content

  • @henscha4536
    @henscha4536 2 года назад

    again fantastic video, Sam! at 13:07 you fly over my hometown Bad Nauheim (Germany). Only 35 000 residents but shown on your screen. Amazing. Bad Nauheim is the city where Elvis Presley lived during his army time.

  • @tengo3282
    @tengo3282 2 года назад

    My favorite plane, another anazing vid, Sam

  • @luckykamau9528
    @luckykamau9528 2 года назад

    Sam Chui welcome again back to Kenya big love

  • @akumar7366
    @akumar7366 2 года назад

    Love the energy of your Vlog ❤

  • @foodlover2291
    @foodlover2291 Год назад

    Hi Sam
    Have become a recent fan and follower
    Love the stuff you so uniquely present
    Thanks
    Wish you lots more fun travels
    PS. Didn’t appreciate the A-380 put down by the Etihad guy specially since Emirates is providing so much A380 service. Lol

  • @Eyob797
    @Eyob797 2 года назад

    Nice flight report, Sam.

  • @richarddegilde7104
    @richarddegilde7104 2 года назад

    Thank you as always for your videos. 👍👌😁

  • @yannisstath
    @yannisstath 2 года назад +1

    those cockpit camera shots are very impressive.

  • @luizlacerda699
    @luizlacerda699 2 года назад +1

    Congratulations for the channel Brazil

  • @chrisniyubahwe5686
    @chrisniyubahwe5686 7 месяцев назад

    Hey sam it been a while since I didn’t watch Your videos i love planes so much different models I have a plan to buy all the plane models and stock them up.

  • @rmd4209
    @rmd4209 2 года назад

    Amazing video and amazing aircraft!!.

  • @tufailmohammed3865
    @tufailmohammed3865 2 года назад

    We love u Sam… all the best from Hong Kong

  • @NovejSpeed3
    @NovejSpeed3 2 года назад +1

    The A350 is one beautiful aircraft!

  • @algojeff
    @algojeff Год назад

    André Cossette, captain, is from… Québec (bonjour ! ) and working for Etihad! That’s so cool! Fantastic images from the cockpit, mate!

  • @joeymotiga6093
    @joeymotiga6093 2 года назад

    Hey Sam, we have been waiting for the DC9 video you promised us. 🙂

  • @giovanidarg3834
    @giovanidarg3834 2 года назад

    Great job Sam

  • @josief8053
    @josief8053 2 года назад

    Thank you immensely Sam for sharing your flight ✈️ experience with us for that we are immensely grateful 🙏 💝

  • @louisthetravelspotter
    @louisthetravelspotter 2 года назад

    great video sam

  • @trevorgwelch7412
    @trevorgwelch7412 2 года назад +3

    Mr Sam Chui would make an excellent actor in Hollywood . Hawaii 5-0 ... Magnum P.I.

  • @anwerabdallah569
    @anwerabdallah569 Год назад +2

    i flew with al etihad once. it was a nice flight.

  • @awesomeadamfrom2099
    @awesomeadamfrom2099 2 года назад +1

    Awesome job sa,m.

  • @coolbreeze2213
    @coolbreeze2213 2 года назад +1

    Sam, you are a class act. I really like your humility.

  • @lawrenceakini9507
    @lawrenceakini9507 2 года назад

    Thank you for this vlog. Fly and stay safe. Ciao. 2022.

  • @fabianingrassia3329
    @fabianingrassia3329 2 года назад

    Sam love your videos

  • @well-blazeredman6187
    @well-blazeredman6187 2 года назад +2

    One of the more attractive liveries in the skies today.

  • @martymcfly256
    @martymcfly256 2 года назад +4

    The Super Diamond seats are, in my opinion, the most practical and comfortable business class seats. I'm happy to see Etihad got rid of the business class seats they had. I only flew one flight with Etihad (Abu Dahabi to Zurich) on a 787 and HATED the seat so much that I've never booked a flight with Etihad since.

    • @franklinloo2160
      @franklinloo2160 2 года назад

      The present one not good?

    • @martymcfly256
      @martymcfly256 2 года назад

      @@franklinloo2160 The Super Diamond seat Etihad is switching to now, is very good. It can be found on many other airlines. The former seat looked pretty, but was very impractical and uncomfortable. I flew on an Etihad 787-9 from Abu Dhabi to Zurich in 2019 on an overnight flight. The seat had no leg rest, only a recline feature. So, the only two options were to either be fully flat (for which the seat was very narrow in the foot well) or to sit upright. It was the worst "sleep" I have ever gotten on a plane. I like to have my feet up a bit and be slightly reclined while watching TV, and I like to sleep on aircraft in a zero G position. The best sleep I ever got on a plane was in an Air Canada Super Diamond seat, also on a 787-9, from Toronto to Dubai. I slept all the way from Newfoundland to Bulgaria.

  • @daveescobar1641
    @daveescobar1641 Год назад

    Sam I had the pleasure of flying on the A350-1000 today from Chicago to Abu Dabhi. It was an awesome 12hrs 46mins.

  • @gunvaldsandhaland7757
    @gunvaldsandhaland7757 2 года назад

    nice business cabin,love the a350

  • @dominoflower2629
    @dominoflower2629 2 года назад

    Wow that is amazing man

  • @iitzfizz
    @iitzfizz 2 года назад

    A350-1000 such a sleek plane - love the eyeliner

  • @cryptosemantic
    @cryptosemantic 10 месяцев назад +1

    incredible! can't wait to fly Etihad - A350-1000 one day!

  • @posikazt3533
    @posikazt3533 2 года назад +1

    great video!

  • @TeamInstinctPlays
    @TeamInstinctPlays 2 года назад

    Its a very beautiful video showing the world's most beautiful flight.... Dear Sir you proved to be awesome again.... Jayanthi

  • @tailspinn
    @tailspinn 2 года назад

    Fantastic video sam

  • @maloxd8948
    @maloxd8948 2 года назад +49

    I really enjoyed this video. As an A350 lover, the A350-1000 *(aka A35K)* is my favorite A350 model, it has almost the same length as the 777-300ER (B77W/B773), and it is also fuel-efficient like the Triple 7 too!! 😇

    • @Gee478
      @Gee478 2 года назад +10

      I’m also an A350 lover! What a magnificent beast it is

    • @aviationtrips
      @aviationtrips 2 года назад +13

      The A350-1000 Is just as long as the B777-300ER ( both are 74m long ) And it Is far more efficient.

    • @talesfromunderthemoon
      @talesfromunderthemoon 2 года назад +2

      Welcome to the club.

    • @ag6371
      @ag6371 2 года назад +5

      The B777-300ER still is powerful with 115,300 lbf GE90s and even the B777X

    • @sohaibflight
      @sohaibflight 2 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/JUIbKeMEEmY/видео.html

  • @muhammedjasim3313
    @muhammedjasim3313 2 года назад

    A lot days we missed u sam

  • @evancote9853
    @evancote9853 2 года назад

    Cant wait to see the videos in Canada