HIGH LIFE
Etihad’s The Residence – dubbed world’s most expensive plane ticket – comes with a double bed, shower and even a butler
IF you thought flying first class is as good as it gets for the rich and famous, it's time you met Etihad's The Residence.
Their incredible one-of-a-kind suite is dubbed the most expensive plane ticket in the world and comes with a double bed, shower and even a butler.
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The on the airline's Airbus A380 planes and is only available on a handful of routes around the world.
Celebs like Holly Willoughby have been a passenger in the past.
Fares are rumoured to cost up to £52,000, but depending on which route you travel on, the fares can be much cheaper.
From London Heathrow to Abu Dhabi for example, you can find return fares for around £12,900 for one person or £19,500 for two.
For comparison, the same route in the cheapest economy fare costs around £370 return per person.
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But while it might be cheaper than you think to fly in the The Residence, it doesn't stop it from being lavish to the point of being "borderline ridiculous" according to US YouTuber Casey Neistat.
, Casey enjoyed a trip on The Residence for free thanks to Etihad.
He revealed how the suite came with three rooms - a living room, bedroom and bathroom.
Passengers for The Residence gets their personal escort onto the flight, so they can settle in before any one else.
Once on board, Casey was handed a pair of noise-cancelling headphones, some new pyjamas and separate lounge wear to relax in.
He even got a welcome note, that's personally signed by the pilot.
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Casey then goes for a tour in the suite, starting in the living room, which has two lie-flat padded leather seats.
The seat pitch (seat plus legroom) here is around three feet - compared to a maximum of 34 inches of seat pitch in most economy cabins.
Opposite these seats, which basically look like sofas, are padded footrests that hides the mini bar and storage space.
Inside the bedroom, which is behind a closed door, there's a "proper bed" where you can even watch TV.
The cabin crew will also a turn down service where they will prepare your bed for you - just like in five star hotels.
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The bathroom is in another room, which includes a toilet and shower with ten minutes of hot water.
As well as toiletries from luxury brand Acqua di Parma, you also have a hair dryer, plenty of fluffy towels and even a bath robe.
But it's not just about the space - you also have a personal butler who will cater to your whims.
They will serve you a multi-course meal on a silver tray, for example.
Wifi is free of course, but you also have a chauffeur service that will take you to and from the airport, as well as access to an arrivals and departures lounge.
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