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Flat, very adjustable, nice size table, two lights, effective massage built into seats. We occupied the same two seats from SYD to AUH to LHR and return, in the centre and found them ideal for us.

Flat-beds a little on the firm side so maybe someone could come-up with an idea for some sort of underblanket to soften things up. Excellent new aircraft with well-stocked and clean toilets.

Excellent in every aspect. Great massaging bed seats. Lavatories clean and supplied with toiletries. One of us was upgraded to 1st class for AUH/SYD, which was only slightly superior, mainly the use of the bar/lounge at the front and seats a little wider.

The seats are in little staggered cubicles so all have isle access, and all face forward. Window seats are particularly private. Etihad squeeze eight of these across an Airbus cabin, so they are pretty narrow but they are long and provide defined personal space. The seat reclines to form a horizontal flat bed. There is a large screen on the back of the seat in front for the AVOD system. The only issue I have is that the footrest of the seat diagonally behind is on the same structure as your seat. So if its occupant is apt to tap their feet, you will feel it. The last window seat in the two-class B777 avoids this but it is missing a window and is close to the galley.

We had 7E and 7F on all 4 legs of the return trip. The seats were adjustable and very comfortable in all positions. In the lie flat position the joins were not noticeable unlike some I have used. These centre seats are fantastic when travelling with someone you really like but best avoided otherwise. The A330 cabin, with no centre lockers had a very spacious feel compared to the 777.

We flew business (pearl) class from LGW to Abu Dhabi and then on to Bangkok. Was very impressed with the cabin although the service whilst very good is not what you get in club world on BA. Seats on Etihad were very comfortable and enabled a good night sleep / cabin crew very friendly / food / wine excellent.

For sleeping, the seats are very good but not great, and they are rather narrow. For eating, working and reading the seats are great. Big table, adjustable distance to the table and very large screen.

 
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