Etihad Airways revealed that its inaugural flight in The Residence by Etihad™ – was booked by Miami-based businessman and aviation enthusiast, Gino Bertuccio.
He experienced the world’s only private multi-room cabin on a commercial passenger aircraft.
The Residence, which features an exclusive three-room private cabin, including a Living Room, Double Bedroom and Ensuite Shower Room, is a ground-breaking concept unique to Etihad Airways and available on the airline’s fleet of Airbus A380 aircraft.
Bertuccio had a dedicated Savoy Academy-trained butler on call throughout the duration of his flight, which is part of the unique experience for guests who book The Residence.
Well before Etihad Airways’ first A380 inaugural flight took off from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) for London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR) on 27 December, 2014, a dedicated Concierge team ensured all aspects of Bertuccio’s experience was handled with the utmost personal attention, dedication and care.
Bertuccio, who booked the inaugural flight on etihad.com, has been passionate about flying since a very young age. A true connoisseur with deep expertise and knowledge of air travel, Bertuccio flew on his first inaugural 25 years ago and has since traveled on 22 inaugural and final flights in premium class cabins. He is an avid collector of airline memorabilia with nearly 2000 model airplanes, as well as albums filled with boarding passes, certificates and photos from past flights.
Bertuccio had a dedicated Savoy Academy-trained butler on call throughout the duration of his flight, which is part of the unique experience for guests who book The Residence.