Tourexpi
The
detailed ranking and ratings were calculated from more than 30 criteria such as
punctuality, baggage allowance, route network, quality of home airport, age of
fleet, value of rewards programme and tastiness of in-flight meals, while the
results were calculated referencing data from more than 18 independent and
international awards, readers polls, ratings websites and expert reviews.
Described
as a ‘worthy winner,’ the study announced that Emirates ‘ticks nearly
every box, from baggage allowance to punctuality. It is the airline that
operates the largest number of double-decker Airbus A380s, the jet that
passengers love best – because it offers most space and legroom in all cabins,
including economy.’ The article adds ‘Premium economy on its A380s is
the best in the sky. Business class never disappoints and comes with a
chauffeur to drive you to and from the airport, increasingly a rarity. First
class has the finest wine list of any carrier – and showers. Its route network
is also one of the biggest: 140 cities in 77 countries. It was voted the best
long-haul carrier in the world by 30,000 Telegraph Travel readers.’
The
independent methodology for the study included 90 airlines, selected for the
number of annual passengers carried and points were awarded based on each
carrier’s performance across a range of criteria, including reliability,
connectivity, luggage rules, inflight experience, average age of fleet, quality
of home airport, value of rewards programme, safety, heritage, quality of
lounges as well as multiple readers polls and rankings from Apex to Airline
Ratings, Skytrax to TrustPilot reviews and more. The full
breakdown of results can be found here.
So
far in 2024, Emirates has received an additional 19 awards and recognitions
from a wide array of sources across the globe, including 7 accolades at the
Skytrax World Airline Awards in June for World's Best Airline Inflight
Entertainment, Best First Class Airline Comfort Amenities, Best First Class
Airline in the Middle East, Best First Class Onboard Catering in the Middle
East, Most Family Friendly Airline in the Middle East, Best Premium Economy
Class Airline in the Middle East and Best Premium Economy Class
Onboard Catering in the Middle East.
Similarly
at the Pax International Magazine Awards in May, Emirates was crowned the
winner of ‘Best Inflight Entertainment and Connectivity Middle East’ for
its’ combination of leading Wi-Fi connectivity in the sky, and extensive 6,500
channels of content on ice.
At
the Business Traveller Middle East Awards in May 2024, Emirates took home top
honours as ‘Best Airline Worldwide’ and scooped up four additional
gongs for ‘Airline with the Best Premium Economy Class’, ‘Airline with the
Best First Class’, ‘Best Airport Lounge in the Middle East’ and ‘Airline
with the Best Frequent Flyer Programme’.
At
the World Travel Awards in May, Emirates took home top accolades for ‘Middle
East’s Leading Airline 2024’, ‘Middle East's Leading Airline - First Class
2024’ and ‘Middle East’s Leading Airline Rewards Programme 2024 –
Skywards’.
Emirates
Skywards also won ‘Global Loyalty Programme of the Year Middle East’ at
the International Loyalty Awards in May 2024.
Meanwhile,
the March 2024 AirlineRatings.com Airline Excellence Awards gave Emirates the
top spot for its ‘Best-Inflight Entertainment’ and ‘Best Premium Economy’
– an acclaimed customer experience now serving 21 destinations across the
world.
Emirates
is not affiliated with any awards or polls, and does not pay to enter any
awards, ratings or polls, nor sponsor any of the above.
World’s
best entertainment in the skies
Winning
‘World's Best Airline Inflight Entertainment’ is a testament to Emirates’
renowned inflight entertainment system ice. Thanks to its diverse content
and more than 6,500 channels of on demand entertainment in more than 40
languages - there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Customers are spoilt for
choice with more than 4,000 hours of movies and TV channels, up to 3,500 hours
of music and podcasts, more than 2,000 Hollywood and internationally acclaimed
movies, 250 dedicated kids and family channels and hundreds of TV series and
full box sets including the latest shows from Paramount+, HBO Max, Discovery+,
BBC, Bloomberg Originals and Shahid. Emirates is also regularly lauded for its
inflight connectivity experience, where all customers can access some form of
free Wi-Fi inflight, as Emirates Skywards members.
Award-winning
First and Business Class experience
The
Emirates First and Business Class experience continues to be an industry
benchmark for excellence, where customers can look forward to a seamless
door-to-door travel experience with Emirates chauffeur-drive service (CDS)
to/from the airport and access to over 34 dedicated premium airport lounges
worldwide and 7 in Dubai. First Class customers will experience the ultimate
comfort onboard with fully enclosed private suites, a ‘dine on demand’ service
including unlimited caviar and Dom Pérignon champagne, luxurious hydra-active
pyjamas, Byredo skincare and sustainable Voya shower products in the A380
Onboard shower. Business Class customers will also experience award-winning
cuisine, exceptional wine lists, an array of cocktails, in flight loungewear
and lie-flat seats, Bulgari amenity kits to stay refreshed throughout long haul
flights, and access to the A380 Onboard Lounge for a vibrant travel experience.
Acclaimed
Premium Economy Class
Emirates
Premium Economy Class has been widely hailed as an outstanding product,
featuring leather seats with a generous pitch of up to 40 inches, a 19.5 inch
wide seat with a recline of 8 inches, calf rests and footrests for additional
comfort, a 6-way adjustable headrest and many other thoughtful touches such as
easily accessible in-seat charging points and a side cocktail table, and a
13.3” TV screen. Customers can get comfortable under sustainable blankets made
from recycled plastic bottles, a generously sized pillow, complimentary amenity
kits and a globally exclusive sparkling wine- Chandon Vintage Brut 2017. The
award-winning catering onboard features a selection of generous meals made with
seasonal ingredients and regional influences -all served on chinaware,
accompanied by stainless steel cutlery wrapped in a linen napkin. Premium
Economy Class is currently available on 21 routes - London Heathrow, Sydney,
Melbourne, Christchurch, Auckland, Brussels, Geneva, Singapore, Los Angeles,
New York, Houston, Riyadh, San Francisco, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Tokyo Narita,
Tokyo Haneda, Sao Paulo, Osaka, Zurich and Dubai.
Award-winning
Family Travel
Having
won multiple ‘family friendly’ awards, Emirates offers an array of products and
services that cater to families and children, from priority boarding for
families across all international airports, spacious seats and the largest
Economy Class inflight entertainment screens in the sky, dedicated and healthy
inflight meals for children, fun amenities, a litany of children’s
entertainment on ice, and extra services for Unaccompanied
Minors and accessibility
for families with neurodivergent children.
Image
Credit: © Emirates Airlines
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