Dubai’s Emirates to launch premium economy bookings from June 1

Dubai’s Emirates to launch premium economy bookings from June 1

Dubai carrier Emirates has unveiled its full premium economy offering and will open this cabin for sale from June 1 this year. On a four-class Emirates A380, the premium economy cabin is located at the front of the main deck with 56 seats laid out in 2-4-2 configuration. Meanwhile, up to 24 premium economy seats will be installed in a dedicated cabin section between business and economy on the Emirates Boeing 777. The new cabin class, which offers luxurious seats and more legroom, will be available to Emirates customers travelling on A380 routes to London, Paris, Sydney from August 1, and Christchurch from December. Customers can also access a dedicated check-in area for premium economy at Dubai International airport, or utilise one of the self-service check in kiosks in the hall to avoid queues. Onboard, the leather seats offer a pitch of up to 40 inches, is 19.5 inches wide, and reclines eight inches. It also offers calf rests and footrests as well as in-seat charging points and a side cocktail table. Customers can use soft, sustainable blankets made from recycled plastic bottles. They can also refresh themselves with the complimentary amenity kits which come in reusable, sustainable bags. Passengers