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Airline Comparison

Emirates vs Etihad

Two UAE carriers, very different product approaches. Emirates has scale, Etihad has differentiation with Business Studios and Residence.

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Detailed comparison

AttributeEmiratesEtihad
Business cabinA380 upper deck suiteA350 Business Studio (with door)
Fleet200+ aircraft~90 aircraft
Network150+ destinations70+ destinations
LoungeEmirates Lounge DXBEtihad Lounge AUH
ServiceExcellent and consistentExcellent and consistent
Miles programSkywardsGuest (moved out of Skywards)

Verdict

Our bottom line

Emirates wins on network reach and aircraft variety. Etihad wins on the uniqueness of its Business Studios on the A350. For most travelers, Emirates is the safer bet.

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