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VIDEO/PHOTOS: At $38,000 one way, Etihad Airways launches the world’s most expensive flight

Etihad Airways has revealed the world’s most expensive flight with the debut of its new route that connects the Indian financial hub of Mumbai to New York, via Dubai. Those with deep pockets wishing to avail of the airline’s luxurious private suite, called The Residence, will need to be willing to fork over roughly $38,000 for a one-way ride.

This isn’t a new distinction for Etihad. The national carrier of the United Arab Emirates has broken its own record, which was first held for the flight on its New York City-Abu Dhabi route, where a seat on The Residence cost about $32,000

The A380 is the world's largest passenger airliner.
The A380 is the world’s largest passenger airliner.

Luxurious travel has become a calling card for the United Arab Emirates national carrier, where the ultra rich can fly in a private three-room cabin staffed by a butler trained at The Savoy. When 30,000ft in the air, passengers can relax in a 125-square feet suite that comes with a double bedroom, a lounge, and a bathroom with its own shower.

Customised meals are served on the airline’s signature 24-carat gold-plated tableware and cutlery, while the exclusive wine list is served from crystal glassware. Meals are served in from of the 32-inch flat-screen LCD television

Before turn down service readies the Italian-linen bed for a nap in front of a 27-inch television screen, a lifestyle concierge team will make plans for your arrival, including making reservations at restaurants or organising tickets for events.

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The Residence is only available on one of Etihad’s five Airbus A380s, the world’s largest passenger plane, each capable of carrying 496 passengers.

Long story short, you and I might never travel in this, so don’t forget to pack a sandwich for your next flight.

An ensuite bathroom with a full-height shower, bathroom amenities and a vanity unit.
An ensuite bathroom with a full-height shower, bathroom amenities and a vanity unit.
The living room has a 32-inch flat-screen LCD TV, a reclining leather double sofa and two dining tables.
The living room has a 32-inch flat-screen LCD TV, a reclining leather double sofa and two dining tables.
Guests are pampered by a personal butler, and are allowed to customise their in-flight dining menus and dietary requirements before travelling. Meals are served on bespoke 24-carat gold plated porcelain tableware and cutlery, with signature crystal glassware
Guests are pampered by a personal butler, and are allowed to customise their in-flight dining menus and dietary requirements before travelling. Meals are served on bespoke 24-carat gold plated porcelain tableware and cutlery, with signature crystal glassware
The bedroom houses a 27-inch TV monitor, a double bed with designer Italian linen
The bedroom houses a 27-inch TV monitor, a double bed with designer Italian linen

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