Etihad Airways has introduced a fleet of luxury limousines for diamond first and pearl business class customers using the airline's chauffeur service.
Diamond first class customers will be provided with a luxury Cadillac DeVille Touring Sedan, while pearl business class customers will use an executive Caprice Classic.
”The Cadillac DTS and Caprice Classic have both been specifically chosen because they reflect the profile of Etihad's first and business class customer,” said Etihad Airways vice president and marketing and product, Peter Baumgartner.
The new fleet operates initially to Dubai and the Northern Emirates and across the whole of the UAE by 1 February.
Passengers are met by an Etihad staff member or chauffeur and escorted to their limousine, making sure time is not wasted at the airport.
Customers receive refresher towels, mineral water and daily newspapers.
Baumgartner added: ”We understand that the ground experience is just as important as the service in the air with travelling time to and from airports often leaving passengers feeling pressured, which is something that Etihad chauffeur totally removes.”
The service is available to Etihad's premium customers in several destinations including London Heathrow, Manchester, New York, Munich, Frankfurt and Sydney.