Emirates was founded in 1985 and is the primary airline in the Middle East. The airline operates from its hub in Dubai and has achieved significant growth over the past few years. It now flies to 165 destinations in 70 countries. The Emirates fleet consists of over 200 aircraft, from the makers of Airbus and Boeing, which are configured with either two or three cabins - Economy Class, Business Class and First Class.

Departs From

  • London Heathrow
  • London Gatwick
  • Birmingham
  • Manchester
  • Newcastle
  • Glasgow

Economy Class

Sit back in your comfortable seat, get cosy under an environmentally-friendly soft fleece blankets (selected flights), and enjoy the attention to detail that makes Emirates flights unique. All of Emirates’ A380, and most Boeing 777, aircraft have Wi-Fi and in-seat power, so you can stay connected when you fly. You can even make calls to people on the ground, thanks to the mobile phone and data roaming services. Relax to the latest tunes, or explore new worlds with the award-winning Ice inflight entertainment on your personal screen. Ambient lighting helps you adjust to your new time zone, and ample legroom means you arrive ready to take on the day.

Choose from a menu of long-time favourites and new creations, filled with the global flavours that get people talking. Match your meal with a glass of wine, or choose from a range of complimentary beers, spirits, and hot and cold beverages. The inflight meal service is tailored to your journey time, and children are served first to ensure you can enjoy your meal knowing they’re looked after.

Business Class

Travel in comfort from the moment you leave your door. When you fly First Class or Business Class with Emirates you can book the complimentary Chauffeur-drive service to and from the airport in over 70 cities. At the airport, find inspiration in exclusive lounges before you fly, then board directly from a lounge in the A380 hub in Dubai. You can also speed through immigration at most airports with a fast track card.

Experience new levels of relaxation in Business Class on board the Boeing 777-300ER. At 78 inches long, the new seats were inspired by the interior of a modern sports car. And from the ergonomic headrest to the stylish grey leather finish, the sleek new design offers enhanced support and extra comfort throughout your journey. Select a movie on your personal 23-inch entertainment screen with the touchscreen controller, and sip a refreshing beverage from the new in-seat mini-bar. There’s even a HDMI port to stream content from your personal devices directly onto your screen. When it’s time to rest, use the touchscreen controller to ease your seat into a fully flat 180-degree position and drift off to sleep.

During the flights send emails, write the next chapter of your book or upload your latest blog post on board. There’s in-seat power for your laptop and a side table for space to work. Choose a drink from your personal mini-bar and sit back to award-winning entertainment on your personal screen. Recline your seat into a fully flat bed with a comfy mattress and a blanket and arrive feeling refreshed. Flat-bed seats are on all A380 aircraft.

After your pre-departure beverage you can choose from a menu of regionally inspired gourmet dishes, and enjoy a premium dining experience that takes you places. Emirates chefs use fresh, locally sourced ingredients to prepare every course. Meals are served on Royal Doulton bone china plates with exclusive Robert Welch cutlery. Match your meal with something from the selection of six award winning wines plus fine champagne and vintage port.

Stylish kit bags by Italian brand Bulgari help you look and feel your best on your journey. The new Indulgence kits feature Bulgari’s new signature fragrance, Eau Parfumée au thé noir, along with more skincare essentials to keep you feeling fresh throughout your flight. Charcoal grey bags for men and pale grey for women, featuring four distinct designs for each. You’ll receive a complimentary kit bag on all our long-haul overnight flights.

First Class

Travel in comfort from the moment you leave your door. When you fly First Class or Business Class with Emirates you can book the complimentary Chauffeur-drive service to and from the airport in over 70 cities. At the airport, find inspiration in exclusive lounges before you fly, then board directly from a lounge in the A380 hub in Dubai. You can also speed through immigration at most airports with a fast track card.

In Emirates First Class you’ll feel refreshed and pampered throughout your flight. The carefully selected amenities are aimed at enhancing your comfort in the air. Nourish your skin with an organic seaweed skincare range from award-winning Irish brand VOYA, available in the A380 onboard Shower Spa and in the First Class and Business Class cabins. At your seat, pamper yourself with exclusive Bulgari amenity kits. Inside you’ll find luxury skincare essentials and Bulgari’s Eau Parfumée au thé noir – the signature woody floral fragrance. As you drift off to sleep, nurture your skin while wearing Hydra Active Microcapsule lounge wear, designed to keep skin hydrated during the flight. And cover yourself in a plush, faux sheep-skin blanket for a comfortable night’s sleep.

Starting from July 2017, A380 Onboard Lounges will feature a sleeker design – with a clean ivory palette, and bronze and wood grain accents. Meet other jet-setters at 40,000 feet in an ambient setting. Experience a more social seating arrangement and more open areas for mingling, and sink into relaxation with calming LED mood lighting while enjoying a cocktail and a selection of nibbles. Catch major live events with fellow travellers on the 55 inch LCD TV screen – with surround sound you’ll feel like you’re there.

In your First Class seat slide the privacy doors closed and unwind in your own world. Enjoy a glass of exclusive wine or champagne, or help yourself to your personal mini-bar. Turn down the ambient lighting, choose your entertainment, and relax in your private cinema. Convert your seat into a fully flat bed with a mattress and drift into a restful sleep. Your vanity table and mirror help you prepare for the day ahead. Fly in your own First Class Private Suite on most A380 and Boeing 777s. From sumptuous à la carte cuisine to a tasty midnight snack, the cabin crew will prepare your meals whenever the mood takes you. Explore new worlds in every bite of our regionally inspired dishes, created by chefs using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Dine from Royal Doulton bone china plates with exclusive Robert Welch cutlery. Match your meal with a fine wine selected by our sommeliers. Or choose from our list of complimentary cocktails, champagne, beers, spirits, and hot and cold drinks.

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