Etihad Airways’s new dining experience features reusable tableware made from recycled high-quality plastic Photo Credit: Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways unveils its new Economy class soft furnishings and
tableware at Arabian Travel Market, which will be launched on board in
the fourth quarter of the year. The new products have been designed with
sustainability and improved guest experience in mind.
The Economy class experience will be upgraded with new soft
furnishings for all guests in Economy, including a 35 percent larger
pillow with a 200 thread-count cotton cover made locally in the UAE.
This is complemented by a soft blanket made from recycled plastic for
additional comfort on all flights.
Etihad’s new dining experience features reusable tableware made from
recycled high-quality plastic and eliminates the use of single-use
plastic. The tray, serving plates and their lids are part of a
closed-loop recycling system. At the end of their lifecycle, they are
collected, washed, ground, and reused to make new replacement products.
Etihad is also introducing quality stainless-steel cutlery into the
Economy cabin, which upgrades the experience and also reduces single-use
plastic.
“Following extensive research and development through our eco-flights
over the past few years, we’re proud to reveal the first in a series of
enhancements to our inflight experience… We look forward to rolling out
this new experience across the fleet towards the latter part of the
year,” says Terry Daly, Executive Director Guest Experience, Brand and
Marketing.
In 2019, Etihad had committed to removing 80% of single-use plastic
from its operation by the end of 2022. It is also moving towards locally
produced items which will further improve the overall environmental
impact of the operation.