Etihad’s flagship A380 touches down in Toronto, marking start of daily service

Etihad Airways’ flagship Airbus A380 aircraft touched down at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport (YYZ) for the first time on June 24, 2025.

This marks the start of Etihad’s daily A380 service to Toronto from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH).

Etihad’s superjumbo aircraft was welcomed with a water salute upon arrival in Toronto.

Etihad’s iconic A380 just touched down at Toronto Pearson for the first time. This A380 – which is the largest passenger aircraft in the world – features a three-room suite in the sky. Welcome to Toronto Pearson! #Copy pic.twitter.com/YtFCd9HOAm— Sarwat Najmi (@snajmi23) June 25, 2025 Etihad previously served the Abu Dhabi-Toronto route with its fleet of A350-1000 aircraft. The upgraded A380 service includes the carrier’s First Apartments and the world’s only three-room suite in the sky, The Residence.

Our iconic A380 just touched down in Toronto! Welcomed with a water-cannon salute, this daily service boosts capacity on our Abu Dhabi Toronto route and marks a bold new chapter in our 20-year journey with Canada.Have you spotted our A380 in the skies yet? #Etihad… pic.twitter.com/FNimt8dNHH— Etihad Airways (@etihad) June 25, 2025 Etihad’s A380 features 486 seats across four cabins, including:

The Residence: A private three-room suite with living room, bedroom and ensuite bathroom with shower.

First Apartments: Nine fully enclosed suites with personal space, 80-inch lie-flat beds and separate ottoman seat.

Business Studios: 70 lie-flat seats with aisle access, premium dining and exclusive access to The Lobby, a serviced lounge in the sky.

Economy Smart Seats: 405 seats with fixed-wing headrests and adjustable support, including 68 extra legroom seats.

According to Etihad, the increased capacity is a response to strong demand for travel between the UAE and Canada, particularly across business, leisure and visiting friends and relatives (VFR) segments.

In a statement, Arik De, Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer at Etihad Airways, said: “We are proud to introduce the A380 and offer guests flying between Abu Dhabi and Canada an extraordinary new travel experience with Etihad. Toronto has been a cornerstone of our North American network since 2005, when we became the first airline from the Gulf region to operate flights to Canada. The introduction of our flagship aircraft on this route reflects our deep commitment to the Canadian market.” 

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