Etihad
There’s an interesting story behind Etihad’s limited-edition kits. The airline worked with Sougha, a social enterprise initiative that’s preserving the Emirati heritage and promoting local artisans, to produce their travel kits.
The kits feature patterns of Sadou, an ancient, Abu Dhabi weaving craft, which evokes the romance of Bedouin tents.
What do you get?
The Diamond First Class kits
- Socks
- Eye mask
- Roll-on pulse point oil
- Pillow mist for a “good night’s sleep”
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Cotton buds
- Make-up Pads
- Emery board
- Products by Le Labo, the luxury New York brand (lip balm, hand balm and facial moisturizer)
- Shaving kit of Schick razor
- Tube of shaving cream
The Pearl Business Class kits
- Socks
- Eye mask
- Ear plugs
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Cotton buds
- Pads
- Emery board
- Skincare products by Korres, the Athens-based brand – mint tea hand cream and olive lip balm.
Coral Economy class
- Socks
- Eye mask
- Ear plugs
Best bit of kit?
The bags, they’re beautiful, elegant and earthy. They’re helping local Emiratis, and they have a whiff of lavender about them, which means you could use them as a pillow.
Star rating?
Six stars. Fly me to the moon.
Best for?
Rich storytellers and novelists who like a good back story. Admirers of companies that champion local traditions and heritage.
