For the tenth year in a row, Emirates emerged on top capturing ‘Best Airline Worldwide’ at the Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2023.
The red carpet ceremony was attended by industry leading figures and professionals from across the Middle East. Adil Al Ghaith, Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations, Gulf, Middle East and Central Asia, and Dr. Nejib Ben Khedher, Divisional Senior Vice President, Skywards received the awards on behalf of Emirates.
The airline also earned high marks for constantly delivering better experiences through its best-in-class service and leading industry products winning Best First Class, Best Premium Economy, and Emirates’ First Class Lounge was named Best Airport Lounge in the Middle East. Last night’s awards reflect the airline’s commitment to investing, innovating and reshaping the way people think about, and enjoy air travel.
Emirates’ Premium Economy
Less than two years after its debut, Emirates’ Premium Economy has become the industry ‘gold standard’ for this cabin class, continually wowing customers thanks to its spacious seats and pitch, luxury finishings and other numerous meticulous touches.
Emirates’ evolving onboard experience is evident in its latest project to refurbish 120 aircraft, as part of the airline’s USD $2 billion retrofit programme. Seven aircraft have been completely refurbished so far, with another 17 slated for completion by the end of the summer.
Airline’s latest products and interiors
The fully refreshed A380 features the airline’s latest products and interiors across all cabins, including 56 Premium Economy class seats on the main deck, and new colour palettes in the carpeting and wall panels. On the upper deck, First and Business Class seats sport Emirates’ latest cream-coloured leather upholstery and lighter-toned wood finishing, similar to the airline’s ‘game changer’ product.
Emirates’ signature ghaf tree motif runs throughout the cabins, including hand-stencilled panels in the First Class Shower Spa.Subscribe to the FINN weekly newsletter
