🇦🇺 Melbourne (MEL) - Abu Dhabi (AUH) 🇦🇪 Etihad Airways Boeing 787-9 [FULL FLIGHT REPORT]

✈️ Etihad Airways EY461 MEL → AUH Flight Review (May 2026) 📹 MY CAMERA : Iphone 14 📱 + Cannon EOS R100 (No tripod , only Hand held) / No commentary , no music 📱 FOLLOW FOR MORE AVIATION CONTENT 🛫 FLIGHT INFORMATION Airline: Etihad Airways Flight Number: EY461 Aircraft: Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (A6-BNI) Flight Time: ~14h Seat: 20A (Economy) From: Melbourne Airport (MEL) To: Zayed International Airport (AUH) Date: May 2026 Time Stamps: 0:31 - Arrive at Melbourne Airport, Terminal 2 1:59 - Check-in 3:50 - Security 4:17 - Duty-free 7:49 - Arrive at Gate 10 10:02 - Boarding starts 10:50 - Enter the aircraft 13:03 - Pushback 19:58 - Takeoff 26:25 - Entertainment system overview 27:30 - Food service 32:33 - Begin descent into Abu Dhabi 34:14 - Touchdown 37:44 - Deboarding 39:04 - Enter terminal 40:16 - Head to Abu Dhabi duty-free 41:09 - Arrive at Gate C34 For next flight EY65 41:40 - Plane spotting at Melbourne Airport My Verdict: Etihad Airways truly lived up to its reputation as one of the world’s best airlines. From Melbourne to London via Abu Dhabi, this was honestly one of the best flights I’ve ever taken. Comfortable seats, amazing entertainment, and incredibly friendly cabin crew made the whole journey feel premium from start to finish. Even while flying during conflict and war across parts of the Middle East, Etihad handled everything professionally and smoothly. Overall, an unforgettable experience — 8/10. #b787 #aviation #planespotting #airplane #boeing #airbus #airport #aviationlovers #plane #airport #air #melbourneairport #melbourne #abudhabi #zayed #abudhabiairport #middleeast