Having taken delivering of its second Airbus A380, which sports the airline’s striking new ‘Facets of Abu Dhabi’ livery, Ethiad  Airways has now put the new aircraft into service on its popular Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow route.

The new plane will operate the airline’s EY19 and EY20 services, and will be the second of three daily flights to London to be operated on an A380 for the airline.

“Adding our second A380 on the Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow will give our guests more opportunities to experience Etihad Airway’s revolutionary new cabins, including The Residence by Etihad and First Apartments,” said Etihad Airways’ chief commercial officer Peter Baumgartner. “By August 2015, all three daily flights on this flagship route will be operated by the A380, offering our guests unparalleled luxury and superior inflight technology. In June, the third A380 will be introduced on one of our two daily services from Abu Dhabi to Sydney, offering a seamless, one-stop connection via Abu Dhabi to and from London on this innovative aircraft type.”

Etihad Airways’ new A380 cabins offer an unprecedented level of luxury, space and privacy in the most highly customised commercial cabin interior ever.

The Residence by Etihad features a living room, separate ensuite shower room, double bedroom and a dedicated Savoy-trained Butler. Measuring 125sqft in total, The Residence by Etihad is located on the forward upper deck of the A380 and is available for single or double occupancy.

The nine First Apartments in First Class are completely private living spaces featuring a reclining lounge chair and an ottoman, which opens up to become a separate 80.5-inch long fully-flat bed.

A total of 70 Business Studios are located on the upper deck of the A380, all offering direct aisle access, a fully flat bed of up to 80.5 inches, and an increase of 20 per cent in personal space.

The Lobby, a luxurious lounge located between the First Class and Business Class cabins, features two comfortable leather sofas and a staffed bar serving hot snacks and refreshments.

The main deck features 417 Economy Smart Seats, which provide enhanced comfort with a unique ‘fixed wing’ headrest on each seat, adjustable lumbar support, and a seat width of almost 19 inches.

Etihad Airways has introduced the latest Panasonic eX3 entertainment system on its A380 fleet, providing more than 750 hours of on-demand entertainment, improved gaming, and high definition screens across all cabins. The A380 has full mobile and Wi-Fi service, with USB and power points at every seat. www.etihad.com