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Passengers onboard EK2021 will be able to experience Emirates's new premium economy cabin. Courtesy Emirates
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Emirates newest superjumbo is fitted with the Dubai airline's first Premium Economy cabin. All images courtesy Emirates
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Emirates' new Premium Economy cabin on its A380 superjumbo.
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Travellers cannot yet book a seat in Premium Economy but the airline is 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's new premium economy cabin. Courtesy Emirates
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Emirates newest superjumbo is fitted with the Dubai airline's first Premium Economy cabin. All images courtesy Emirates
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Emirates' new Premium Economy cabin on its A380 superjumbo.
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Travellers cannot yet book a seat in Premium Economy but the airline is 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's new premium economy cabin. Courtesy Emirates
Emirates deploys A380 featuring premium economy cabin to London Heathrow
Airline to offer the new cabin from Monday on daily flights
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Deena Kamel
04 January, 2021
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