Flying Emirates premium economy - in pictures

  • Travellers can now check in for Emirates premium economy flights. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Travellers can now check in for Emirates premium economy flights. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • The new cabin class is now available to Emirates customers travelling on A380 routes to London, Paris and Sydney.
    The new cabin class is now available to Emirates customers travelling on A380 routes to London, Paris and Sydney.
  • A boarding pass for Emirates' premium economy cabin.
    A boarding pass for Emirates' premium economy cabin.
  • The new cabin has luxurious seats and more legroom.
    The new cabin has luxurious seats and more legroom.
  • Cabin crew hand out hot towels to passengers seated in the premium economy cabin.
    Cabin crew hand out hot towels to passengers seated in the premium economy cabin.
  • Welcome drinks are part of the premium economy service.
    Welcome drinks are part of the premium economy service.
  • An Emirates crew member details safety features for travellers flying premium economy.
    An Emirates crew member details safety features for travellers flying premium economy.
  • The wood panelling in premium economy is inspired by Emirates' business-class cabins.
    The wood panelling in premium economy is inspired by Emirates' business-class cabins.
  • Each seat has a 13.3-inch screen, one of the largest in its class.
    Each seat has a 13.3-inch screen, one of the largest in its class.
  • Premium economy seats offer six-way adjustable headrests.
    Premium economy seats offer six-way adjustable headrests.
  • Leather seats have a 40-inch pitch, are 19.5 inches wide and recline eight inches into a comfortable cradle position.
    Leather seats have a 40-inch pitch, are 19.5 inches wide and recline eight inches into a comfortable cradle position.
  • Travellers flying premium economy all have easily accessible in-seat charging points and a side cocktail table for drinks.
    Travellers flying premium economy all have easily accessible in-seat charging points and a side cocktail table for drinks.
  • The cabin class offers passengers a distinct menu to choose from.
    The cabin class offers passengers a distinct menu to choose from.
  • Each seat also has calf rests and footrests.
    Each seat also has calf rests and footrests.
  • Welcome drinks and amenity kits are offered to travellers flying Emirates premium economy.
    Welcome drinks and amenity kits are offered to travellers flying Emirates premium economy.
  • The new cabin will also be added on flights to New Zealand from December.
    The new cabin will also be added on flights to New Zealand from December.