Choosing an Airline is a tough decision when the options are Etihad and Emirates, both Airlines are big names in the aviation industry and both operate from the Middle East. With the motto of providing their customers the top-class service and luxury they are at the top and anyone would be confused about choosing the best among them. Here we are going to discuss the amenities and services they provide to their passengers so that you can decide Which is better, Etihad or Emirates.
Both of these Middle Eastern Airlines have been successful in providing their customers comfort and luxury, Emirates has its hub at Dubai Airport while Etihad operates from Abu Dhabi. Based on the amenities they offer to their passengers and customers we are going to check the differences between the Airlines Etihad and Emirates, here are the differences:
Etihad Airways offers chauffeur services to/from Abu Dhabi only, while the Emirates offers Chauffeur service for its Business class passengers all around the world.
Emirates claims to offer the best in-flight entertainment system known as "ICE." Emirates' In-flight entertainment system has a large selection of movies, TV shows, and even audio shows, The ICE comes with a large screen, and no Airline offers the In-flight entertainment system which is as good as Emirates. In-flight entertainment of Eithad also offers a wide variety of movies and TV shows, also the news and live sports, but it is not as good as the Emirates In-flight Entertainment System "ICE"
Emirates offers luxury lounges with top-class facilities at the Dubai Airport, also it operates on many other International Airports with its lounges and provides excellent products for their customers. At Abu Dhabi, Etihad's lounge offers a modern designed space and also offers amenities like Private suites, a Parlous, Spa and a Dining room.
The connectivity offered by Emirates is the cheapest, offering unlimited data for first-class passengers if they are members of Skyward, and it's the same for Business Class and silver, gold, and platinum members of Skyward. Etihad passengers have access to popular messaging apps for the flight duration and those who want to surf the internet can get the WI-Fly plans available with an additional fee and enjoy the internet while the internet is complimentary for platinum and exclusive tier members.
Emirates flies with four classes or cabin types which are economy, premium economy, business class, and first class, and also offers private suites where you can dine whenever you want with vintage champagnes and whiskey, spa, and shower are available as well. Etihad is also successful in offering extreme luxury, especially in their A380 they offers this three-room suite for two passengers. On the flight, they offer delicious gourmet meals and also you will have a shower in your private suite equipped with comfortable plushy beds.
Emirates operates with a large fleet and has a large network, it is one of the largest Airline in the world and focuses on providing passengers a luxurious travel with facilities like on-board bars and lounges and in-flight Entertainment systems. Etihad focuses on a personalized experience for its customers with amazing offerings like suites in the air with all the facilities like showers, spas, and fine dining.
Conclusion
As mentioned before both of these Airlines are at the top of the aviation industry and stand successful in satisfying their customers and fulfilling their needs. Both of these Middle Eastern Airlines are great while Emirates leads in the number of fleets and its extensive wide network, Etihad is focused on delivering personalized luxury to its customers and passengers.