Premium Economy from Emirates is heading to South Africa

Emirates’ Premium Economy has gained immense popularity since its launch last year and according to reports, South Africa should be seeing this new offering some time soon.

Emirates’ plans for Premium Economy offering

To date, more than 160 000 passengers have already experienced Emirates’ Premium Economy since it was introduced back in August 2022, and South Africans are wondering when they will be able to too.

According to Travel News, Afzal Parambil, Emirates Regional Manager for Southern Africa, has said that the roll-out of its Premium Economy class on A380s across long-haul routes is gathering pace.

“The intention is for premium economy to be operated on the South African route, which we plan to make available as soon as more aircraft fitted with the cabin enter scheduled service,” Parambil said. 

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Parambil added that the demand for the cabin class in the markets it currently operates is “incredible” and has exceeded the airline’s expectations and forecasts, with the same being expected for South Africa when it does arrive. 

Currently, the airline has 22 A380 aircraft fitted with Premium Economy cabins, which will fly to 14 cities by the end of 2023.

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What can passengers enjoy in the new cabin?

You've never experienced flying quite like this before! And from 1 August, you can experience our newly-unveiled full Premium Economy experience for yourself. https://t.co/k6pFMEktkB pic.twitter.com/lIwXtZtd0T

— Emirates (@emirates) May 9, 2022

Some of the features that come along with a Premium Economy ticket include:

• Dedicated check-in area at Dubai International Airport
• Luxurious seats with six-way adjustable headrests, ample leg room with calf rests and footrests for additional comfort
• Comfortable blankets and pillows
• Complimentary sustainably-made amenity kits
• A welcome drink when you board and meal service offering a selection of delicious meals made with seasonal ingredients
• Each passengers will be entertained with their own 33.8cm screen with up to 5 000 channels of music, movies, TV etc. on the inflight entertainment system.

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