Limited edition Emirates luggage made from old planes now on sale Limited edition Emirates luggage made from old planes now on sale
And now, those who love all things Emirates can get a selection of cabin bags, suitcases, backpacks and handbags by the airline for their next trip.
All designed and handmade by Emirates tailors, the collection is made from upcycled materials from retrofitted aircraft.
Materials used from the Aircrafted by Emirates 2025 Collection have all been gathered from the interiors of the airline's old A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft.
All fabrics are freshly laundered in a facility, then further deep cleaned by hand, leather-conditioned and thoroughly disinfected before being sewn into unique pieces.
New lining is added to the bags, along with functional zippers and some bags even feature actual Emirates' seatbelts as straps.
The limited-edition range is on sale in the Emirates Official Store, and you won't need to feel guilty about splashing the cash as most proceeds will be donated to children in need via the Emirates Airline Foundation.
A previous collection sold out in 2023.
(Credit: Emirates)
The latest collection features three new trolley bag styles – the most popular item from the launch collection. Backpacks and handbags are available in two different styles – one of which is made using fur from the captain's seat.
Prices of each handmade item range from around Dhs290 and Dhs1,250.
All bags have been designed and handmade by Emirates tailors in a dedicated cabin workshop at the airline's engineering facility in Dubai.
A team of 14 tailors, known as Engineering Maintenance Assistants, work on fixing and stitching any tears in the interiors of the airline's aircraft fleet.
Emirates has been retrofitting the interior cabins of 219 of its A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft, the two largest commercial aircraft types today.
Several of the new-look, re-upholstered aircraft have been taking to the skies from Dubai in the past year.
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