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Passengers onboard EK2021 will be able to experience Emirates' new premium economy cabin.
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Emirates' newest superjumbo is fitted with the Dubai airline's first Premium Economy cabin. All photos: Emirates
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The airline was offering complimentary upgrades to those flying Economy class to London.
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The stairway on the A380 main deck, around which Emirates' new Premium Economy cabin is located.
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Emirates' Premium Economy seats feature anti-stain leather and luxurious stitching details.
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With a generous pitch of up to 40 inches, seat are 19.5 inches wide and recline eight inches into a cradle position with room to stretch out.
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Each traveller has an in-armrest dining table and cocktail table.
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Passengers onboard EK2021 will be able to experience Emirates' new premium economy cabin.
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Emirates' newest superjumbo is fitted with the Dubai airline's first Premium Economy cabin. All photos: Emirates
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The airline was offering complimentary upgrades to those flying Economy class to London.
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The stairway on the A380 main deck, around which Emirates' new Premium Economy cabin is located.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/SPADKJXACPJ6N6VC3JZ5OJTRYQ.jpg?smart=true&auth=944cf3118d4d51038aa91734fe2dcfea5311bff542427b5e6e3201dafa18bc7c&width=400&height=225)
Emirates' Premium Economy seats feature anti-stain leather and luxurious stitching details.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/RMWHCBI2ZKPMBVWCDDM24VHJZA.jpg?smart=true&auth=67321fbf4d2cfc09137392dc782cc0d607d999ed198add74e302424cfa5d31ab&width=400&height=225)
With a generous pitch of up to 40 inches, seat are 19.5 inches wide and recline eight inches into a cradle position with room to stretch out.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/5ZF47GIH76F4RQ3KQIZPNGA3EA.jpg?smart=true&auth=d25b095b58bbcaa4b30936c50753873cb9cad4a22c95488501c908a01951f6db&width=400&height=225)
Each traveller has an in-armrest dining table and cocktail table.
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Passengers onboard EK2021 will be able to experience Emirates' new premium economy cabin.
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Ian Oxborrow
17 August, 2022
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