5 Things That Make Emirates A Unique Airline

By Simple Flying Staff and Dr. Omar Memon

From larger entertainment screens to amenity kits for every fare, there’s something special about Emirates. Emirates offers stylish amenity kits in all classes of travel, including socks, eyeshades, a toothbrush set, and a bookmark. The kits are made with recycled materials and represent different regions of the company’s network. Emirates goes above and beyond for children with discounted bassinets, complimentary strollers, organic meals, bottles and formula milk for infants, and warm blankets. Older children receive activity sheets and stickers for entertainment. Emirates offers a unique first-class experience with full-standing showers in select cabins on the Airbus A380. Customers can enjoy a luxurious shower at 30,000 feet with temperature-controlled floors, a movable shower head, and skincare amenities. Dubai-based Emirates is one of the world’s best airlines by aircraft age, network connectivity, cabin offerings, and entertainment. Emirates is the largest operator of two of the most iconic widebody jets, the Airbus A380 and the Boeing 777. The airline only operates these two aircraft types, with over 100 examples of each in its fleet.

Dubai-based Emirates is one of the world’s best airlines by aircraft age, network connectivity, cabin offerings, and entertainment. Emirates is the largest operator of two of the most iconic widebody jets, the Airbus A380 and the Boeing 777. The airline only operates these two aircraft types, with over 100 examples of each in its fleet.

Emirates is highly regarded among business and leisure customers for its high-class cabin offerings, in-flight entertainment, and cabin service. Emirates goes above and beyond offering unique services, including stylish amenity kits for all classes of travel. Simple Flying has compiled a list of things that make Emirates one of the unique airlines in the world.

According to the company, the kits contain socks, eyeshades, a toothbrush and toothpaste, and a bookmark. The kits are also made with recycled materials, resembling Earth’s elements, and the six regions of the company’s network, such as Latin America, the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and Australasia.

While most airlines must accommodate children, Emirates is known as one to go the extra mile for parents. The carrier lets infants under two years old ride on a passenger’s lap or in a bassinet for a discount, and children from ages two to 11 will also receive a discount. Uniquely, Emirates offers complimentary strollers for parents at Dubai International Airport (DXB) from the check-in desks in Terminal 3.

On the flight, children between two and 12 get specially made meals. Babies are also treated to the Ella’s Kitchen range, which is entirely organic. Moreover, Emirates also plans for extra-prepared parents, and those who choose to bring their own meals can heat them on the aircraft. Flight attendants will have bottles and formula also on hand for those who don’t have enough.

To keep kids company, Emirates also lets them cuddle with furry friends and a warm blanket onboard. Older children will be given activity sheets and stickers to keep them occupied.

Not only that – the company will also plan the whole trip. From booking hotels (with 24-hour check-in), transfers, and exclusive deals on attractions, passengers can relax and enjoy the experience while Emirates plans the rest. The carrier will also give customers a 10% discount on new flight bookings.

Emirates offers full-standing showers in select First-class cabins. Emirates is one of two airlines to give first-class customers a spa-like shower experience 30,000 feet in the air. Many airlines have been quick to retire their Airbus A380 aircraft, especially amid the COVID-19 pandemic, which has seen single-aisle travel lead the recovery.

However, Emirates prides itself on flying the double-decker jet. The extra room comes with space for a luxurious shower, which may also give customers a reason to book a flight on the A380 over the Boeing 777.

While not all A380s include a shower, the ones with two are located at the front of the upper deck. Customers can shower once per flight, and will have about 30 minutes in the spacious bathroom. The busiest times are usually two hours before landing.

The only catch is that customers get just five minutes of running water, but most reviewers have said this is plenty of time. Before or after take-off, a flight attendant will ask customers if they would like to book a shower and will collect it when the time is ready.

Emirates has won Skytrax’s ‘best inflight entertainment’ awards every year for over a decade, for good reason. Emirates was one of the first airlines to offer individual entertainment systems in the 1990s. While initially, the industry questioned the expensive endeavor, it has now become the standard of long-haul travel.

The company calls it the ICE system (Information, Communication, and Entertainment), and has continued to ensure it is the best in the industry. First-class screens are as big as 32 inches, and economy has generously sized 13.3-inch displays.