Emirates Vs Etihad - Who has the Best Business Class Flights?

When booking your flight tickets to travel to your destination, it is probably the primary most thing we do and that is checking the flight routes. We all want our flight journey to be as short as possible and take us directly to our destination without any frustrating layovers and halts in between. Considering the fact, both have a good flight networks around the world, we decided to judge both airlines on the basis of number layovers and number of flights they have.

Etihad Airways has a total count of 115 flights right now which flies to destinations all across North America, South America, Asia, Europe, Africa, and Australia. Whereas, Emirates has over 260 aircrafts that flies to almost all major destinations in all the 6 active continents. In comparison to Etihad, Emirates has a better flight network and more aircrafts to accommodate passengers.

Outcome - Emirates

Baggage Allowance of both these Middle East airlines differ enormously. Etihad has enhanced its baggage policy to a great extent for economy class passengers, which has shown a significant rise in customer satisfaction in recent years. Whereas, Emirates has a similar baggage allowance in comparison to what it had earlier. Have a look here at the mentioned baggage allowance of Emirates Airlines and Etihad Airways.

Emirates Baggage Allowance Business Class

Passengers traveling in the business class of Emirates can take up checked baggage of up to 40kg.

Etihad Baggage Allowance Business Class

Passengers who are traveling to their destination with Etihad in its business class, can take checked baggage of up to 40kg.

Since, both the airlines offer the same baggage allowance in business class and we cannot decide on the basis of economy class flights. So, this has to be a tie.

Outcome - Tie

Emirates and Etihad are two finest airline companies that offer its passengers with premium class of business class seats. Etihad’s A380 or 787 Dreamliner, the offer you with your own Business Studio, which features a comfortable seat that gets easily converted into a bed measuring 6 feet and 8 inches long. Seats offer slightly more privacy than the seats with Emirates, since they have seats along with aisle dividers that make you feel like you have your own secluded room. Moreover, you will find more legroom on offer in Etihad business class flights in comparison to Emirates business class flights.

As far as Emirates flights are considered, you will find that they are occupied with decent seats that offer great comfort and luxury. Emirates functions a fleet of Boeing 777s and A380s, so the cabin is arranged in a staggered 1-2-1 configuration, along with soft cushioned leather seats that have straight aisle access and transform into fully flat beds. When it comes to bedding, Emirates supplies a comfortable and relaxing mattress along with a blanket, and a charcoal grey duvet which is given to the passengers on some of their flights. Etihad offers full-size comforters with a soft cushioned pillows.

Outcome - Etihad

Emirates has re-installed its Amenities kits and upgraded them to more luxurious product. It includes a new fragrance Eau Parfumée au Thé Vert. Eight types or say designs are available, four for men and four for women. The Emirates kit gives you a deluxe feel and has skincare products, a foldable hairbrush, Colgate toothpaste and a pack of tissues.

Etihad’s amenity kits are only obtainable on its long-haul overnight flights and ultra-long-haul flights. If you’re travelling during the daytime, you won’t be receiving an Etihad amenity kit. Besides, you will get dental kits, a pair of earplugs, shaving kits and “sleep packs” that has a pair of socks and an eyeshade. The wallet-style bags can be buttoned to create a fashionable and useful tidy tray, that contains a Colonia sampler along with a hand cream, also with other Etihad Airways goodies.

Both the airline offers super amazing and luxurious amenity kits but the major difference really being that Emirates is one step ahead as they provide separate kits for both men and women. Considering that it is important on a long haul business class flight, Emirates gets this one in its kitty.

Outcome – Emirates

Some people undervalue these in-flight services as they think the main aim of availing a flight ticket is to reach your desired destination. For them, the services provided during their flight journey doesn’t matter but actually it holds a very significant place in enhancing their overall travel experience with a particular airline. Both Emirates and Etihad are recognized as one of the best airline in the world for offering astounding in-flight services and facilities.

Emirates Airlines Services

A passenger traveling with Emirates can take pleasure in the following services that are on offer:

Etihad Airways Services

A passenger traveling with Etihad can enjoy in the following services that are on offer:

Outcome – Etihad