Going Somewhere? These Emirates Airline Perks Are Unbeatable
Whether you're looking for a new airline to try out for your impending summer vacation or need to take a business trip and are looking for a flashy new airline to try on the company's dime, Emirates Airlines' first-class perks are out of this world. Let's explore some of the best perks you'll find in the business from one of the world's premiere airlines.
Emirates First Class Suite Aboard Their Boeing 777's
Emirates calls this "your own private hotel room in the sky", and their private suites can only be found aboard Boeing 777 jets, as they're the only ones large enough to accommodate them. The suites are 40 square feet and 84 feet long, with floor-to-ceiling doors, temperature controls, and virtual windows.
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Shower Spas Aboard The A380
If you're flying an Emirates Airbus A380, you'll get a real treat that even the Triple Sevens don't: a shower-spa. These are private cabins that feature a circular shower, customizable heated floors, a toilet, shower amenities, and a hair dryer. You have five minutes of water time, but you can turn it off and on as much as you want. There's also fruit and green tea after your shower for the ultimate spa-like experience.
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Semi-Private First Class Cubicles
Also found aboard the Boeing 777 are semi-private cubicles. For those flying first class on the A380, your private cubicles don't go floor-to-ceiling, but they do come with a seat that reclines into a bed. And, if you're sitting next to someone you know, the privacy panel can be controlled electronically.
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First Class Meals
No potato chips and airport sandwiches for you. Passengers aboard Emirates flights are given real food—luxurious, yes, but real! Complimentary champagne, fine wine, juices, coffee and tea accompany the main courses: caviar, cream of mushroom soup, hummus, tapioca dumplings, and pan-seared salmon trout. First-class food on a first-class flight.
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Amazing Amenity Kits
If you're worried about skincare aboard either the Airbus A380 or Boeing 777, you needn't! Both planes have a Bulgari amenity kit that includes moisturizer, perfume, and other skincare necessities, whereas the Byredo one provided on the 777 has chamomile pillow mist, roll-on sleep oil, a faux leather notebook, and a branded pen.
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No More Noise
Whether you forgot your headphones or can't sleep when there's even the slightest noise—Emirates has you covered. Made of sheepskin leather, the over-ear headphones were designed exclusively for Emirates by Bowers & Wilkins.
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A Chauffeured Ride To And From The Airport
Sure, you could always take an Uber. But if you're flying business or first class, why not get the Emirates treatment and get a chauffeur to bring you to the airport and then drop you off at your destination once you arrive? We'll note that chauffeur services are only available in select cities around the world.
The Onboard Lounge On The A380
If you're looking to meet other travelers, or simply enjoy a space on the plane that's not your seat or luxury compartment, business and first class travelers aboard an Emirates A380 can enjoy the lounge area. A 55-inch TV is present as well as a snack bar, or you could mingle with fellow travellers.
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The Dubai Airport Lounge
As Emirates is owned by the Government of Dubai, it's not surprising that their airport lounge for First Class, Day Pass ($250-$300) holders, or Platinum Emirates Skywards passengers is the epitome of airport lounge luxury. Spa treatments, shoe shining, a children's area with arcade games, a duty-free area, and a buffet. There's also one in San Francisco that's pretty flashy too.
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Weight Versus Number Of Bags
Rather than taking the numerical approach to baggage, Emirates allows passengers in business and first class to fly with two pieces of checked luggage up to 110 lbs, if you're to and from the Americas and Africa, within the Americas, or between the Americas and Europe. One thing to bear in mind is that there's no overhead space if you're flying first class.
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Where Will Your Next Emirates Journey Take You?
Emirates first class tickets are expensive. They generally cost around $2,000 to fly within the United States, but the fancy add-ons, en-suite shower, and the ability to sleep comfortably is something you'll at least want to do once in your flying life, right? Let us know what's missing from Emirates' first class offerings in the comments below.
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