Etihad Business Class Has a Problem | 787 Dreamliner | Phuket to Abu Dhabi | Business Studio
Callum Elsdon
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Is the Etihad Business Studio still the gold standard, or is it starting to show its age?
Join me as I fly from Phuket (HKT) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) aboard Etihad’s most common long-haul product: the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. In this review, I’ll be putting their famous "Business Studio" seat to the test to see if the service and comfort still live up to the airline's reputation, especially when compared to rivals like Qatar Airways.
From the chaotic, over-capacity experience at Phuket International to the "sumptuous" Armani Casa bedding on board, I’ll walk you through every detail of this 6.5-hour flight.
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What’s covered in this review:
The Ground Experience: Navigating a rainy delay and the capacity issues at Phuket.
The Seat: A deep dive into the 787-9 Business Studio, including the "secret" armrest and storage.
Catering: Testing the Arabic Mezze, Chicken Kofta, and a very "truthful" mango sticky rice.
The Bedding: Why this might be the best blanket in the sky (and how to actually use the mattress topper).
The Verdict: Is it worth the money, or has the fragmented fleet made Etihad a bit of a gamble?
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Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction & Phuket Chaos
1:50 Boarding the 787-9
3:12 Seat Features & Armani Casa Bedding
5:17 In-Flight Entertainment (eBox)
7:05 Captain’s Update & Delay
8:52 Takeoff from Phuket
12:18 Seat Controls & Lighting
13:36 Drink Service & Nuts
14:50 Dinner Service (The Full Menu)
18:43 Turning the seat into a bed
20:03 Final Thoughts: Etihad vs. Qatar
22:05 Arriving at Abu Dhabi Terminal A
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Etihad Business Class Has a Problem | 787 Dreamliner | Phuket to Abu Dhabi | Business Studio
Callum Elsdon
5,821 views
Is the Etihad Business Studio still the gold standard, or is it starting to show its age?
Join me as I fly from Phuket (HKT) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) aboard Etihad’s most common long-haul product: the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. In this review, I’ll be putting their famous "Business Studio" seat to the test to see if the service and comfort still live up to the airline's reputation, especially when compared to rivals like Qatar Airways.
From the chaotic, over-capacity experience at Phuket International to the "sumptuous" Armani Casa bedding on board, I’ll walk you through every detail of this 6.5-hour flight.
Thanks to BELLROY for working with me on this video. Their suitcases, wallets, and accessories are designed in Australia and engineered for longevity, with Fix-It kits to replace wheels and handles so your gear lasts for years. BUY NOW 👉 https://bit.ly/callum-bellroy
What’s covered in this review:
The Ground Experience: Navigating a rainy delay and the capacity issues at Phuket.
The Seat: A deep dive into the 787-9 Business Studio, including the "secret" armrest and storage.
Catering: Testing the Arabic Mezze, Chicken Kofta, and a very "truthful" mango sticky rice.
The Bedding: Why this might be the best blanket in the sky (and how to actually use the mattress topper).
The Verdict: Is it worth the money, or has the fragmented fleet made Etihad a bit of a gamble?
✈️ Booking flights? Use my Skyscanner referral: https://skyscanner.pxf.io/Jz43PR ◀
🛡️ Need VPN? Sign up using my referral link with Surfshark: https://surfshark.club/friend/jLH5ctuU ◀
📧 Enquiries: contact@callumelsdon.com ◀
🎵 Music sourced via Epidemic Sound - sign up today: https://share.epidemicsound.com/q08pmh ◀
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction & Phuket Chaos
1:50 Boarding the 787-9
3:12 Seat Features & Armani Casa Bedding
5:17 In-Flight Entertainment (eBox)
7:05 Captain’s Update & Delay
8:52 Takeoff from Phuket
12:18 Seat Controls & Lighting
13:36 Drink Service & Nuts
14:50 Dinner Service (The Full Menu)
18:43 Turning the seat into a bed
20:03 Final Thoughts: Etihad vs. Qatar
22:05 Arriving at Abu Dhabi Terminal A