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Etihad displayed its New Business Class seats on a brand-new Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
The official airline of the United Arab Emirates, Etihad Airways, will be showing a number of brand-new additions and improvements this week in Dubai at the Arabian Travel Market. In addition to the 39 Dreamliners that Etihad now runs, the airline unveiled the new interior for its Boeing 787 Dreamliners which will enter the fleet in the third quarter of this year.
The Business cabin boasts the distinctive, fashionable decor of Etihad, including a personalized Elements seat made by Collins. The Elements seat on the Boeing 787 is being introduced by Etihad as the first airline in the world.
The new chairs will offer visitors a comfortable, roomy setting with additional isolation afforded by a suite door. In order to give visitors even more privacy, the suite’s height has been raised since the A350’s initial model.
The cabin is laid out in a 1-2-1 arrangement, providing comfort, convenience, and privacy whether travelling alone or with companions. Each of the 32 Business seats has direct aisle access. The chairs have a 17.3″ 4K TV, Bluetooth headphone pairing, multiple charging ports, wireless charging, and plenty of storage. They also recline to a fully flat bed that is 78″ long.
The amazing collaboration between Etihad and Armani/Casa has now been fully implemented in all of the airline’s Business class cabins, giving customers an unmatched Business experience. The collection includes custom dining ware and soft furnishings created in association with the renowned worldwide fashion house Armani/Casa.
A circular economy is created by Etihad’s new Economy dining service, which is not only fashionable but also a component of a closed-loop recycling system that completely eliminates single-use plastic. The eating facilities have been created to offer Etihad’s visitors a high-quality experience, while still being practical for the crew and having a minimal environmental impact.
Airlines
Air India Unveils New Changes to HALAL Meat in Inflight Meals
Air India has introduced significant changes to its inflight meal policy, particularly regarding halal-certified non-vegetarian meals, in response to the diverse dietary preferences of its passengers.
Effective from Sunday, November 10, the airline announced that it will no longer provide halal-certified non-vegetarian meals for Hindu and Sikh passengers. Instead, passengers can pre-book a Muslim Meal (MOML), which will still be halal-certified, ensuring that those who specifically request halal options can continue to receive them.
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The decision to adjust the meal offerings reflects Air India’s commitment to accommodating the various dietary needs of its diverse passenger base.
Under the new policy, the air india food menu will introduce non-halal non-vegetarian meal options, alongside its existing “Hindu Meal” that excludes beef and pork. This move is designed to cater to the dietary requirements of different faith groups while maintaining respect for their religious practices.
The announcement has been widely appreciated by many Hindu and Sikh passengers, who view the decision as a respectful gesture towards their cultural and religious traditions.
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By discontinuing halal-certified meals for Hindus and Sikhs, Air India is seen as addressing the growing demand for more inclusive meal options.
This shift is also seen as a stand against the so-called “halal mafia,” which some believe has influenced meal policies on airlines in India.
In a press release, air india plane further clarified the details of the new meal offerings. “MOML (Muslim Meal): Pre-booked meals labeled with a ‘MOML’ sticker are considered special meals (SPML),” the airline explained.
“A Halal Certificate will be provided only for the pre-booked MOML meal. All meals on flights to Saudi Arabia will remain halal-certified, with a Halal Certificate available for sectors to Jeddah, Dammam, Riyadh, and Medina, including Haj flights.”
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