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If you’ve been eyeing up Cape Town, Phuket or Hanoi for a dose of winter sun, Emirates has just made the journey a little more comfortable. The airline now offers Premium Economy on flights to 31 of its 41 destinations across Europe and the UK, and it’s adding more flights to the winter favourites beyond Dubai.
Premium Economy sits in the sweet spot between economy and business: roomier seats, more legroom and better food, without the business class price tag. On Emirates’ newest Airbus A350s the seats go a step further, with a full-height privacy screen you can raise at the touch of a button, an electric leg rest, a wraparound headrest and wireless charging. Paris Charles de Gaulle became the latest European airport to get the cabin on 25 October.
More winter sun through Dubai
This winter Emirates is running an average of 78 flights a day between Dubai and Europe, and adding 31 extra weekly flights to winter sun and city favourites including Cape Town, Nairobi, Phuket, Hanoi, Manila, Tokyo Narita and Accra. The A380 is flying to 21 European destinations, which makes for easy connections on to Bangkok, Sydney and Tokyo.
Through its codeshare and interline partners, Emirates also reaches more than 216 extra cities across the Far East, Africa and the Indian Ocean, all bookable on a single ticket with bags checked through.
“Winter is one of the busiest travel seasons for our customers in Europe, and we’re giving them more ways to enjoy it,” said Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer.
Turn the stopover into a mini break
Winter is the best time of year to be in Dubai, with warm, sunny days that are perfect for the beaches, the desert and eating outdoors. It’s also when the city hosts its biggest events, from the Dubai Shopping Festival and Global Village to the New Year’s Eve fireworks.
Emirates sells stopover packages that combine flights and hotels, and showing your boarding pass gets you offers at hundreds of restaurants, spas and attractions across the UAE through My Emirates Pass.
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Travel Life Tips!
Book Premium Economy early for school holiday dates. With only part of each aircraft fitted out, the cabin fills quickly on the popular winter routes.
Two or three nights is plenty for a Dubai stopover. Book a desert safari or an early morning trip up the Burj Khalifa before you go, as both sell out in peak season.
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