Emirates

More About Emirates

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Major Routes: The airline operates scheduled passenger services to more than 100 destinations all across the globe including Europe, Middle East, Americas, Africa, Asia, and Australasia. Some of the popular destinations served by Emirates include Toronto, New York, San Francisco, Cairo, Muscat, Delhi, Mumbai, Karachi, Colombo, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo, Jakarta, Shanghai, Manila, Sydney, Melbourne, Auckland, London, Frankfurt, Paris, Mauritius, Seychelles, Nairobi, Cape Town and Johannesburg. As an air carrier that is in sync with the changing needs of the marketplace, Emirates keeps adding new sectors to its global network thereby enabling its patrons to explore the world in luxury, comfort and style. Detailed route information can be gathered from the airline’s website by clicking this link: http://www.emirates.com/uk/english/destinations_offers/route_maps/route_map.aspx

Partners: To extend its reach and deliver a world-class experience in the skies, Emirates has teamed up with some prominent airlines that include:-

• Air Asia ( Malaysia)
• JetLite ( India)
• Click Air( Spain)
• Easy Jet ( London)
• Indigo (India).

Fleet information:  Possessing a fleet of some of the most technologically advanced aircrafts, Emirates has consistently received positive acclaim from both passengers and industry experts alike.

Some of the most advanced aircrafts comprising the Emirates Fleet are listed below:-

• Boeing 777-200
• Airbus A340-500
• Boeing 777-200LR
• Airbus A330-200
• Boeing 777-300
• Airbus A340-300
• Boeing 777-300ER

Not to be missed out from this list is the Emirates, crown jewel, the A380.Embracing the best in passenger comfort, technology and design, Airbus 380 is the carrier of choice for passengers embarking on long-haul journeys. Promising unmatched comfort in the skies, A380 offers spacious on-board lounges, state-of-the –art, in-flight entertainment systems and fully-reclinable seats to ensure a comfortable journey.

Online Check In: Emirates offers a unique online check-in system that allows passengers to save precious time by checking in for their Emirates flight 24 hrs prior to arriving at the airport.  This unique facility is available twenty four hours before the flights scheduled departure time and closes 90 minutes ahead of scheduled departure for all passengers who have e-tickets. E-boarding passes are offered to passengers who op for online check-in and it functions as a normal boarding pass & has the seating assignment, boarding gate number and flight details printed on it. Business and First class passengers can also use the E-boarding passes to gain exclusive access to the Emirates Lounge. 

Frequent Flyer Programme: Emirates offers its patrons a chance to be a part of its unique rewards programme through its Business Rewards and Skywards Programmes.

• Business Rewards: A Rewards program designed uniquely for organizations that have customarily chosen Emirates for their travel requirements. As per this program, organizations can earn reward points for the travel undertaken by their employees and redeem them for   complimentary tickets to any destination on the Emirates Global Network.  For Clubs   and Charities with upto 80 business travellers, Emirates Business Rewards is the most rewarding way to book business travel.

• Skywards: Designed specially for individuals; the Skywards program offers three tiers of membership: Blue, Silver and Gold   entitling passengers to  a host  of complimentary services like priority check-in, exclusive lounge access, pre-assigned seating, waitlist  priority, excess  baggage allowance, guaranteed seat reservations and personal  travel  assistance from dedicated  travel co-ordinators.

Cabin Classes: Boasting of a young, international cabin crew and one of the most  technologically advanced fleets in the sky, Emirates offers the most relaxing and comfortable experience in the skies.

• First Class: Supremely comfortable sleeper seats on board an Emirates First Class enable passengers to reach their destinations refreshed even after a long journey. Advanced hand-held controller devices allow for customized comforts as routine functions like seat-adjustment, movie selection can easily be performed by using this hand held device. What’s more passengers get a responsive cabin crew fluent in English and local languages who can take care of all requirements of all their needs.

• Business Class: Thoughtfully designed fully -reclinable lie-flat seats in Business Class offer passengers SMS, phone, email and laptop charging functionalities to ensure seamless connectivity. Business Class passengers get all the amenities and services needed to conduct business smoothly during their flights.

• Economy Class: Designed to offer more room, more comfort and better service; Economy Class cabins     comprise of outstanding in-flight entertainment  systems comprising of   TV, radio and on-demand movies so that passengers don’t get  bored on long haul flights.

Lounges: In line with the expectations of its demanding patrons, Emirates has set up exclusive lounges in Auckland, Bangkok, Beijing, Brisbane, Dubai, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Hong Kong, Johannesburg, Kuala Lumpur, London, Manchester, Melbourne, Mumbai, Munich, New York, Perth, Paris, Singapore, Sydney and Zürich.

Passengers are also offered complimentary access to more than 50 partner lounges in international airports across six continents. Besides this, Emirates offers its passengers ample entertainment and dining options at its lounges to enable them to relax, unwind and refresh themselves before catching their next flight.

Meals: Passengers on-board the Emirates can expect an exquisite dining experience in the skies.
Specially-designed regional menus created by expert chefs reflect the planning and   preparation that has gone into the design of menus. Lunch and Dinner on board an Emirates flight comprise of a seven course menu served on a Gueridon trolley. First Class Passengers enjoy a wide range of complimentary drinks that include cocktails, champagnes & vintage wines on all flights except for those bound for Saudi Arabia. They also have the luxury to order multi-course meals and snacks from an extensive alá carte menu at any time of the day.

In-flight entertainment and Communication facilities: Emirates pampers its patrons with one of the world’s most comprehensive in-flight entertainment systems. Passengers can choose from an impressive bouquet of 1200 channels enabling them to catch up on their favourite TV shows, movies and sports programmes. Besides this, passengers can also play DVDs, video games and listen to music from all over the world. These sophisticated in-flight systems offered on –board provide users the functionality to start, stop, pause, rewind and fast forward movies from the comfort of their seats. Its unique ‘Air show’ functionality provides real-time views from the aircrafts external cameras.

Being airborne doesn’t mean that passengers have to be out of touch with the outside world. Stay connected to the outside world on board  an Emirates flight  by using the  In-seat  telephone  facility that  allows  users to make  international calls  using pre-paid  phone cards or credit cards. Through these telephones one can also speak to passengers within the airplane; a unique functionality which few airlines offer.

Baggage Policy: Emirates has been known to be quite generous with its baggage policy and allows passengers to carry anything between 30 to 50 kgs of luggage depending on the class of travel. Physically challenged passengers and those travelling with sports goods & equipment are eligible for a higher checked baggage allowance. Passengers should check out the website for latest information or contact the airline.

Cabin Baggage Allowance: First and Business Class customers are permitted two pieces of carry-on baggage: One briefcase plus one handbag or one garment bag and the combined weight of both pieces should not exceed more than 12 kgs. Economy Class passengers are permitted one piece of carry-on baggage whose dimensions should not exceed 22 x 15 x 8 inches and weight not more than 7 kgs. Passengers should check out the website for latest information or contact the airline.

Awards and Accolades: One of the finest airlines to grace the sky, Emirates has consistently been rewarded for excellence in service delivery and exemplary in-flight service best reflected in the quality of its cuisine and the wide entertainment options offered to its patrons. Some of the awards and accolades bestowed on the airline are listed below:-

• Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2009---Best Airline
• Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2009---Best First Class
• Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2009---Best Frequent Flyer Programme
• Pax International Magazine Readership Awards---Outstanding Food Service by a Carrier Middle East 2009
• 2010 Skytrax World Airline Awards - World's Best Airline Inflight Entertainment
• 2010 World Travel & Tourism Council's (WTTC) Global Summit - Emirates Hotels & Resorts - Conservation Award
• Frommer’s Travel Guides - Top North American Club Lounge