Dubai, UAE, 29 December 2020 –
Emirates is taking its signature A380 experience to the next level with
the unveil of a brand new Premium Economy cabin product, together with
enhancements and a refreshed look across all cabins onboard its newest
A380 aircraft.
Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline
said: “The Emirates A380 is already one of the most sought-after travel
experiences in the skies, and now we’ve made it even better. While
others cut back, Emirates is working hard to restore the products and
services that we’ve had to suspend or adjust due to pandemic
precautions, and introduce new offerings and enhancements. True to our
fly better promise, Emirates continues to invest to offer our customers
the best possible experience.”
The
airline received its newest A380 aircraft from Airbus’ Hamburg facility
last week, and its remaining order of 5 A380s will also be delivered
with premium economy cabins over 2021 and 2022. Emirates’ premium
economy seats will also be installed on some of its Boeing 777X aircraft
which are only due to join the fleet in 2023. Emirates is considering
plans to retrofit its existing A380 fleet.
Commenting on Emirates’ premium economy cabins, Sir Tim
said: “Our Premium Economy product was carefully developed in keeping
with Emirates’ brand positioning as a full-service airline of the
highest quality. Our First, Business and Economy experiences reset
industry standards when they were introduced, and we are confident that
our Premium Economy will also make its mark as a distinct premium
offering. Until we have a viable number of seats in our inventory to
bring to market, we plan to offer the Emirates Premium Economy
experience as a complimentary upgrade to valued customers. We’ll also
deploy our newest A380 aircraft on various routes so that our customers
can experience our latest offering in all classes.”
Emirates will announce details of where its A380 aircraft with Premium Economy will be deployed in the coming weeks.
Premium Economy: comfort and space
Emirates today unveiled details of its highly-anticipated premium economy cabin, which offers 56 seats in a 2-4-2 cabin layout.
With
a generous pitch of up to 40-inches, Emirates’ premium economy seat is
19.5 inches wide, and reclines 8 inches into a comfortable cradle
position with ample room to stretch out. Covered in cream-coloured
anti-stain leather with stitching details and a wood panel finishing
similar to Business Class, each seat is designed to provide optimal
comfort and support with 6-way adjustable headrests, calf rests and
footrests.
Each seat has a
13.3” screen, one of the largest in its class, to enjoy the unmatched
array of music, movies, TV, news and other content on Emirates’
award-winning ice.
Customers
will also find thoughtful touches including easily accessible in-seat
charging points, a wide dining table and side cocktail table.
Emirates Premium Economy is located at the front of the main deck, with 2 lavatories dedicated to customers.
Watch video to see more of Emirates’ Premium Economy seat.
First Class: even more privacy and luxury
On
this latest Emirates A380, the airline’s 14 First Class private suites
have been enhanced from the original suites, being slightly wider with
taller doors, for even more privacy and comfort.
Cabin
detail and finishes have also been refreshed with new motifs and
colours, from the sweeping stairs that lead from the main deck to the
upper deck, to refreshed design trims and modern fittings in the Shower
Spa.
Business Class: new luxury finishes
Emirates
has retained its popular A380 Business Class seats which offer direct
aisle access for every passenger, reclines to a fully-flat position, and
offers personal mini bars, ample personal storage and a high degree of
privacy.
All 76 seats have
been refreshed to feature champagne-coloured leather covers and wood
finishing, inspired by executive jets, similar to the Business Class on
Emirates’ Boeing 777 Gamechanger aircraft.
The
same classic colour scheme has also been applied to the Onboard Lounge
at the back of the upper deck, for the exclusive use of First and
Business Class passengers.
Economy: gamechanger seats
Emirates has replaced all 338 Economy seats onboard its newest A380 with ergonomically
designed seats that come with full leather headrests and flexible side
panels which can be adjusted vertically for optimum support.
This latest seat model is a step up from the version currently installed on Emirates’
Boeing 777 Gamechanger aircraft. It is lighter, without compromising on
comfort or function. Each seat features a classy wood grain finish on
tray tables, as well as a 13.3” personal screen to enjoy Emirates’
award-winning ice.
Refreshed cabin interiors
Throughout the Emirates A380 interior, customers will see new finishes and design touches featuring the Ghaf (prosopis cineraria)
tree motif, as well as the clean and airy champagne colour scheme with
wood panelling and bronze accents from Emirates’ latest Boeing 777
Gamechanger interiors.
An
indigenous evergreen plant, the Ghaf is a considered the national tree
of the United Arab Emirates, and has deep cultural and ecological
significance.
All cabin classes are equipped with the latest generation of Emirates’ award-winning ice inflight
entertainment system offering improved and superior image quality. Each
in-seat screen will feature ultra-wide viewing angles, a capacitive
touch screen, LED backlight and full HD display.
