Blitz Bureau
THE world’s largest operator of international First Class travel, Emirates has announced a series of upgrades to its First Class service, including unlimited caviar, the introduction of zerogravity seats on select aircraft, and enhanced amenities in the air and on the ground, reported Gulf News.
Onboard, First Class customers can now enjoy unlimited caviar served in new elegant bowls designed by luxury cutlery set designer Robert Welch. The iconic Emirates cheeseboard has also been upgraded, and a new keepsake menu details the airline’s beverage and culinary offerings. According to the airline, the First Class cheeseboard will now be presented on a rustic slate, with accompanying bowls and a wooden honey dipper and its array of artisan cheeses and chutneys. Emirates First Class cabin crew will also provide gloved service.
As for the on-ground experience for passengers, the First Class Check- In area in Terminal 3, Dubai International (DXB) continues to undergo a refurbishment process. Passengers can look forward to an “exclusive atmosphere, featuring dedicated, personalised check-in services”. A relaxing lounge design is set to open in the coming weeks.
Emirates First Class passengers have complimentary access to 43 luxury lounges globally and complimentary chauffeur drive for seamless door-to-door transfers across most destinations. Described as a ‘hotel room in the sky,’ Emirates said it would continue to offer passengers spacious, private suites above the clouds. These include electronic privacy doors on some aircraft, with personal temperature controls and adjustable mood lighting on others.
