Emirates introduces Premium Economy product on flights to Osaka
From left to right: Hayato Shingu, Executive Officer Deputy Chief Commercial Office, Kansai Airport Authority, Satish Sethi, Emirates’ Country Manager for Japan and Marwan Alnaqbi, Deputy Head of Mission, UAE Embassy
Emirates hosted an exclusive tour of its upgraded four-class A380 aircraft at Osaka Kansai International Airport (KIX), this week, showcasing its Premium Economy product that was launched on the Osaka-Dubai route on June 11. The product launch in Osaka follows the introduction of the Premium Economy cabin on flights to Tokyo Narita (NRT) in December 2023.
The Emirates' Premium Economy launch event was attended by Marwan Alnaqbi, Deputy Head of Mission, UAE Embassy and Hayato Shingu, Executive Officer Deputy Chief Commercial Office, Kansai Airport Authority as well as Emirates' trade partners and the local media.
The aircraft tour allowed trade partners and media guests to experience Emirates' newest product firsthand with a tour of the airline’s upgraded First and Business Class cabins as well as refreshed interiors.
“Since the introduction of the Premium Economy cabin on our Dubai/Narita route, we've seen overwhelmingly positive response from the Japanese travellers who experienced the product. The inclusion of Osaka in our Premium Economy network signifies our commitment to expanding the product offerings for Japanese customers. With more than 10,200 passengers having experienced our product since it was launched in Tokyo Narita in December 2023, we’re confident that Emirates’ Premium Economy will receive an equally positive response in Osaka as it sets a new benchmark in travel standards in Japan, redefining comfort and luxury with its meticulous design and unparalleled service quality.” said Satish Sethi, Emirates’ Country Manager for Japan.
Within the four-class configuration of an Emirates A380, the Premium Economy cabin is situated at the forefront of the main deck, with 56 seats arranged in a 2-4-2 configuration. Passengers in Premium Economy receive curated inflight amenities, a wide array of beverage options and more.
Emirates’ Premium Economy is now flying to more than fifteen destinations globally, including New York JFK, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Houston, London Heathrow, Sydney, Auckland, Christchurch, Melbourne, Singapore, Mumbai, Bangalore, Sao Paulo, Tokyo Narita and Dubai.
