Emirates has launched a new cabin, Premium Economy, on board their A380 aircraft.
The new Premium Economy class offers 56 seats in a 2-4-2 cabin layout. The seats are covered in leather and have wood panel finishing, similar to the Business Class, and offer ample space to stretch out and relax. There is also a 6-way adjustable headrest, calf rest and footrest, for optimal comfort.
Each seat has a 13.3-inch screen on which you can browse through the selection of music, movies and more. There are accessible charging ports and a cocktail and dining table.
Sir Tim Clark, President of Emirates Airlines 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.”
The first A380 with the Premium Economy class has already been delivered and in 2021 and 2022 more A380 flights will join the fleet. Some Boeing 777X aircraft will also be fitted with premium economy in 2023.