Emirates Airlines became the official luxury international airline of the United Arab Emirates just over twenty years ago. It was in 1985 that the first flight took place from Dubai with two aircraft. Emirates had and always will have a goal – quality ahead of quantity. Even though the airline has evolved into a globally influential travel conglomerate, which is known throughout the world as being among the very best, they still have the commitment to the providing luxury standards and quality.

Flying to 60 countries and 100 destinations around the world, Emirates Airlines continue to expand. 700 flights take to the skies from Dubai each week and arrive at luxury destinations on six continents.

Your luxury flying experience with Emirates Airlines begins at your own doorstep if you take up the offer of a chauffeur driven car when flying fist or business class. From the moment they pick you up to you arriving at your destination, you enjoy a truly first class experience of the very best.

The customary high standards and first class service offered by Emirates in-flight is also available on the ground as you relax in world-class comfort in the departure lounge, whilst awaiting your flight. During your stay there is a selection of delectable foods and beverages available to you around the clock, with a full bar service and buffet table offering some of the very best ingredients available in the world. With luxury spacious seating the wait for a flight has never been as relaxing. Large plasma TV screens offer you the chance to catch up on the very latest news, along with a selection of international newspapers. You may choose just to sit back and relax during your stay in the lounge or freshen up with a warm and invigorating shower.

If you need to work, Emirates Airlines provides an excellent fully equipped state of the art Business Centre. With broadband, wireless LAN, and fully independent workstations at your command, you have your very own office. The luxury travel experience does not stop when you leave the departure lounge and board the plane for your destination. The finest standards of service and comfort continue in the cabin. First class passengers enjoy some of the very best standards of luxury in an expansive environment. A personal hand controller allows you to do anything from adjusting your seating to finding the perfect movie. On selected aircraft Emirates, offer first class passengers some of the finest enhanced private suites. With extra-large seating, which doubles as a fully flat bed, and a large wide screen LCD screen with over 600 entertainment channels to choose from, you could be forgiven for thinking you are residing in one of the very best luxury five star hotels.

In-flight you are able to enjoy an award winning dining experience that brings together some of the finest local ingredients, flavors that are truly exquisite and which come with an impeccable service.Emirates Airlines offer passengers a dining experience Emirates Airlines offer passengers a dining experience to rival some of the finest restaurants from around the world. With just one phone call to the cabin crew, multi-course meals are at hand at any time from an extensive menu served on fine linen covered trays, set with excellent bone china tableware. Emirates believe that great food needs be complemented with superb wine, and so offer some of the world’s finest wines, champagne, and ports.

Groundbreaking entertainment in-flight is courtesy of "ice" – information, communication, and entertainment. Information allows passengers to follow their flights progress or enjoy the experience of the view from the external cameras on the aircraft. Passengers may also keep up to date with the latest breaking news and headlines from the BBC. Communications are available from the comfort of your seat by phone, email, or SMS anywhere in the world. Entertainment is supplied with over 600 channels featuring some of the very best in movies and TV programs from around the world.

When you fly with Emirates Airlines, you are in total control just as you are in your own home. Emirates offer a pleasurable and more relaxing way to fly and indeed stand up to their promise of high standards and quality.

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