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Trade Arabia
30-04-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
Emirates wins four Business Traveller Mideast awards
Emirates won four awards at the Business Traveller Middle East 2025 awards, including 'Best Airline Worldwide' for the 12th year in a row, as well as 'Best First Class', 'Best Premium Economy Class', and 'Best Airport Lounge in the Middle East'. Adil Al Ghaith, Senior Vice President Commercial Operations, Centre, and Dr Nejib Ben Khedher, Divisional Senior Vice President, Skywards, received the awards on Emirates' behalf. The awards honour excellence across the business travel ecosystem, underpinned by a transparent public voting process to recognise top-level work and innovations helping to shape the future of the travel industry. The wins represent the airline's continuous investment to evolve what is already an exceptional experience onboard and on the ground across all classes. Since 2022, Emirates' retrofit programme, which will see 219 aircraft completely receive a nose-to-tail refresh has picked up its momentum, and today, 51 aircraft have been fully upgraded. The airline also took delivery of its first A350, equipped with its next generation products and latest technologies. Existing upgraded aircraft and new A350s continue to be deployed to new cities, offering customers more opportunities to enjoy a seamless and consistent experience, whether they are travelling to or through Dubai. By the end of this year, the airline will serve over 70 cities worldwide with refurbished Boeing 777s and Airbus A380s, and new A350s. The airline's First-Class experience continues to be the gold standard for luxury commercial travel, and customers can look forward to the ultimate in comfort with fully enclosed private suites, unlimited caviar and Dom Pérignon champagne, luxurious hydra-active pyjamas, Byredo skincare and sustainable Voya shower products, as well as Bulgari amenity kits to stay refreshed throughout long haul flights. Emirates Premium Economy Class has been widely hailed, already winning multiple awards worldwide since its introduction in 2022. Along with 219 Boeing 777s and A380s, 65 Emirates A350s feature Premium Economy Class, making luxury travel more accessible to a wider audience. Premium Economy offers a travel experience similar to Business Class on many airlines, with spacious leather reclining seats, complimentary amenity kits on select flights and premium culinary experiences, finished off by its exclusive sparkling wine - Chandon Vintage Brut 2017.
30-04-2025
- Business
Emirates Wins Big at BTME 2025 with Four Major Awards
Emirates has reaffirmed its status as a global aviation leader, winning four top honours at the Business Traveller Middle East 2025 awards, including 'Best Airline Worldwide' for the twelfth year running. The Dubai-based airline also claimed 'Best First Class', 'Best Premium Economy Class' and 'Best Airport Lounge in the Middle East', underscoring its ongoing investment in premium service and passenger experience. Senior executives Adil Al Ghaith and Dr Nejib Ben Khedher accepted the accolades on behalf of the airline at the ceremony, which celebrates excellence across the business travel industry through a transparent public voting process. The awards come as Emirates continues to enhance its offerings both in the air and on the ground. Its fleet retrofit programme, launched in 2022, has now fully upgraded 51 aircraft, with more to follow. Emirates also recently welcomed its first A350 aircraft, equipped with next-generation features and cabin products. By the end of 2025, Emirates plans to operate over 70 destinations with a mix of refurbished Boeing 777s, A380s, and new A350s, providing a seamless travel experience across its network. Emirates' First Class continues to set the benchmark in luxury, offering private suites, gourmet dining, and high-end amenities. Its Premium Economy, introduced in 2022, has quickly gained global acclaim for delivering near-business class comfort at a more accessible price point. On the ground, Emirates' First Class Lounges at Dubai International Airport offer an elevated experience with fine dining, spa treatments, and curated retail options. According to Brand Finance, the airline's brand value soared to $8.4 billion in 2024, making it the world's most valuable airline brand outside the US and the most valuable in the Middle East. News Source: Dubai Media Office
