Etihad Business Class: Luxury… or Just a Beautiful Memory? | B777 Abu Dhabi–Manila

Some airlines chase luxury. Some airlines chase profit. Etihad tried to do both - and paid the price. Once the most ambitious airline in the world, famous for flying apartments and bold global investments, Etihad today is a very different company: smaller, more cautious, and focused on survival rather than spectacle. So the real question is: Does Etihad still know how to deliver a premium experience? Or is it now just a memory of past glory? On this flight from Abu Dhabi to Manila, I review their classic Boeing 777 business class - a product that once set industry standards, but today clearly shows its age. And just like the airline itself, the experience turns out to be a roller coaster: • a fantastic lounge • elegant Armani bedding • solid dining concept … mixed with outdated hardware, inconsistent details, and moments that feel surprisingly un-premium. In other words: A fallen angel — still flying, but still searching for its cruising altitude. 00:00 Second Chances? Meet “Fallen Angel” of Luxury Aviation 00:34 Abu Dhabi Airport First Impressions 01:06 Etihad Lounge: Three Floors of Style & Luxury 02:43 Boarding the 777-300ER 03:04 Cabin and Seat: Premium… But Dated 04:43 The Roller of Experience Begins 05:30 Menu & Dine-Anytime Concept 07:08 "Safety Video Competition" - Winner… or Loser? 07:33 Etihad’s Rise and Fall Story 09:35 Dinner Service: Highs and Lows 11:30 Amenity Kit, Entertainment, Headphones & Bedding 14:22 Seat Details 14:48 Breakfast Surprise 16:34 Final Verdict: A Fallen Angel? Flight Details Route: Abu Dhabi (AUH) → Manila (MNL) Aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER Seat: Business Class (Stelia Solstys) Flight time: ~8 hours #Etihad #EtihadAirways #EtihadBusinessClass #BusinessClass #FlightReview #Boeing777 #777300ER #Aviation #AviationGeek #PremiumTravel #AirlineReview #LuxuryTravel #FallenAngel