Emirates will introduce electrically powered Premium Economy seats.
The seats are arranged in a 2-3-2 configuration, with 28 seats in total. They are 20 inches wide and offer up to 39 inches of seat pitch. Their design prevents the seatback from reclining into the space of the passenger seated behind.
The privacy screen between adjacent seats can be raised or lowered using the seat controller and fixed at any position. As the airline’s first fully electric Premium Economy seat, it allows passengers to adjust the seat position at the touch of a button, including lounge and meal modes.
The headrest features Safran Seats’ “U-Dream,” with side wings that can be adjusted to multiple positions to support the neck without the need for a neck pillow. A leather footrest can also be deployed manually.
For the first time in Premium Economy, the seats support wireless charging. All seats are equipped with USB-C power outlets and tray tables with smartphone holders. The “ice” inflight entertainment system is offered on a 13.3-inch 4K HDR touchscreen.
Meals are served on Royal Doulton tableware with Robert Welch cutlery. Beverages include the Premium Economy-exclusive Chandon Vintage Brut 2021. From September, Chablis Premier Cru Jean-Marc Brocard 2024 and La Parde de Haut-Bailly 2014 will be offered on select routes. In October, the airline will offer its first British sparkling wine, Wiston Estate Brut NV, exclusively on UK routes.
On long-haul routes, Emirates will distribute amenity kits developed jointly with United for Wildlife. Made with bio-based materials such as cactus leather, the kits are the first in Premium Economy to include Aveda skincare products.
Emirates introduced Premium Economy in 2022 and offers it in all markets served by its Airbus A350 aircraft.
