Emirates launches full Premium Economy Experience in Australia
Emirates has unveiled its full Premium Economy with the highly sought-after cabin for sale soon on Emirates’ Sydney route.
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Emirates has launched its full Premium Economy experience in Australia.
The Premium Economy cabin will be exclusive to limited destinations, including Sydney, and will go on sale from 1 June 2022.
The new cabin class is a luxurious step up from standard Economy seating and will be available to Emirates’ customers travelling on signature A380 routes to Sydney, London and Paris from 1 August, and Christchurch from December.
Australian flyers who trade up from Economy to Premium Economy can look forward to luxurious seats, more legroom, and a service to rival many airlines’ business offering, according to Emirates.
Barry Brown, Emirates Divisional Vice President for Australasia said: “The introduction of our Premium Economy seats to our Sydney service is a game changer for Australia. It’s an important part of our longstanding commitment to the Australian market, investing in our product and offering our travellers a world-class experience over the last 25 years of flying with us. We’re seeing strong sustained booking momentum as more Australians travel overseas for the first time in two years, with many now getting the chance to experience our Premium Economy first hand.”
“Emirates Premium Economy will be exceptional in its class, with minute attention given to every aspect of the customer experience,” said Sir Tim Clark, President of Emirates Airline.
Emirates currently has six A380s equipped with this cabin class, meaning availability is limited, but the service is set to expand with a retrofit program to install Premium Economy on 67 A380s and 53 Boeing 777s.
At the end of the program, Emirates will have 126 aircraft fitted out with Premium Economy cabins.
What you get in Premium Economy
Dedicated check-in: Customers can look forward to a dedicated check-in area for Premium Economy at Dubai International airport, or use one of the many convenient self-service check in kiosks in the hall to avoid queues.
Luxurious seats: Once on-board, customers will immediately notice the quiet luxury in Emirates’ Premium Economy cabin. A wood panel finishing similar to Business Class sets the cabin’s mood, and each seat is designed to provide optimal comfort and support with 6-way adjustable headrests.
The cream-coloured leather seats have a generous pitch of up to 40 inches, is 19.5 inches wide, and reclines 8 inches into a comfortable cradle position with ample room to stretch out. It also offers calf rests and footrests for additional comfort, in addition to other touches such as in-seat charging points and a side cocktail table.
Eco-comfort: Customers can get comfy with soft, sustainable blankets made from recycled plastic bottles, and snuggle into the generously sized pillow, both designed uniquely for Premium Economy. Complimentary amenity kits come in reusable, sustainable bags, and contain items made with some element of recycled or sustainable materials.
Dining: Inspired by Business Class, customers will receive a welcome drink in fine glassware. Meal service features a selection of dishes made with seasonal ingredients and regional influences served on chinaware, accompanied by stainless steel cutlery wrapped in linen napkin. The drinks menu includes premium wines and a sparkling Chandon wine. There are also liqueurs available after meals, with chocolates.
Entertainment: Each seat has a 13.3” screen, one of the largest in its class, to enjoy up to 5,000 channels of music, movies, TV, news and other content.
For more information on Emirates Premium Economy go here.
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