Emirates expands Premium Economy and global business travel connections
Emirates is expanding its offering for business travellers from Europe. The focus is on the rollout of Premium Economy, additional flight connections via its Dubai hub and more onward travel options to major international business destinations.
Premium Economy is now available on flights to 31 of Emirates’ 41 destinations across Europe and the UK.
Between Dubai and Europe, Emirates operates an average of 78 flights per day. In addition, 31 weekly flights serve international destinations such as Cape Town, Nairobi, Hanoi, Manila, Tokyo Narita and Accra. This expanded offering makes travel planning easier and provides more options when searching for suitable connections. During the winter season, the Airbus A380 serves 21 European destinations, offering onward connections to further destinations such as Bangkok, Sydney and Tokyo.
Greater comfort on business trips
Paris Charles de Gaulle has become the latest European airport to be added to Emirates’ Premium Economy network. Business travellers benefit from more spacious seats, extra legroom and an upgraded dining experience. The cabin therefore offers a more comfortable alternative to Economy Class, particularly on longer routes.
The new Airbus A350 aircraft also feature additional comfort enhancements, including electrically operated leg rests, adjustable privacy dividers and wireless charging facilities. These upgrades are part of a multi-billion-dollar modernisation programme, under which 108 aircraft have already received upgraded cabin interiors.
Greater flexibility through partner connections
Through codeshare and interline partnerships, Emirates provides access to a further 216 destinations beyond its own network. In the Far East, 35 partner airlines offer connections to more than 123 cities, including Japan Airlines, Korean Air and Philippine Airlines. In Africa, partners such as South African Airways, Airlink and Kenya Airways extend the network by almost 75 destinations.
Of particular relevance to business travellers, partner connections can be booked on a single through-ticket. Coordinated connections and baggage checked through to the final destination make even complex international itineraries easier to manage. Depending on the partnership, additional benefits may include frequent flyer privileges and lounge access.
A stopover in Dubai can also be combined with flights and hotel accommodation. This gives companies and business travellers additional opportunities to combine international business appointments with a stopover. Overall, increased flight frequencies, a more comfortable travel class and an expanded partner network provide greater flexibility when planning global business trips.
Source: Business-Travel.de
