Emirates unveils electric Premium Economy seat with privacy screen
The full-height adjustable privacy screen between every seat can be raised or lowered at the touch of a button, allowing passengers to create their own personal space for relaxing, working or dining
Emirates is elevating its Premium Economy experience further with the launch of an electrically powered Premium Economy seat, featuring a full-height adjustable privacy screen between every seat. Debuting on newly received A350 aircraft, the seat combines innovation with elevated comfort, giving passengers greater control over their personal space.
The seat is installed in the Emirates A350 Premium Economy cabin in a spacious 2-3-2 configuration with 28 seats. The electric privacy divider extends to the full height of the seat – the first feature of its kind in Premium Economy cabins worldwide. Emirates Premium Economy seats are 20 inches wide, and seat pitch is up to 39 inches on the A350. Seats also recline into a cradle position without intruding on the row behind.
Passengers can effortlessly raise or lower the divider using the seat controls and lock it into position, creating a more private and personal environment for relaxing, dining or working throughout the flight. The seat marks Emirates' first fully electrically powered Premium Economy seat, where passengers can also adjust their preferred seating position at the touch of a button using the integrated Passenger Control Unit, with dedicated settings like lounge mode and meal mode.
Ergonomic comforts in Premium Economy
Comfort has been further enhanced with the introduction of Emirates' U-Dream headrest by Safran Seats. Crafted in leather, the redesigned headrest provides neck and head support, allowing passengers to adjust the wings into multiple positions for personalized comfort. A manually deployable leather footrest offers additional relaxation and reduces leg fatigue.
Wireless charging is also being introduced to Premium Economy for the first time, allowing passengers to conveniently power compatible devices throughout the flight. Every seat also includes USB-C charging and a practical tray table with an integrated phone holder, transforming personal devices into a convenient second screen during meals or entertainment.
High-definition inflight entertainment and aircraft cameras
Passengers can also enjoy Emirates' ice inflight entertainment on a 13.3-inch 4K HDR touchscreen. On newly delivered A350 aircraft, passengers will also enjoy enhanced aircraft camera views, with new left and right exterior perspectives joining the existing forward and downward cameras to provide an even more immersive inflight experience.
Meals and beverages in Premium Economy
The latest seat builds on Emirates' Premium Economy experience, where every element has been carefully designed to deliver an elevated journey from take-off to landing. Akin to a Business Class experience, passengers enjoy gourmet, regionally inspired menus prepared by Emirates' chefs and served on Royal Doulton fine china with linen napkins and stainless-steel Robert Welch cutlery. Meals are accompanied by a carefully curated selection of premium beverages, including Chandon Vintage Brut 2021, an exceptional Australian sparkling wine available exclusively to Emirates Premium Economy passengers worldwide.
In Premium Economy, Emirates passengers are also treated to a selection of acclaimed wines. From September, customers traveling on select routes may savor Chablis Premier Cru Jean-Marc Brocard 2024, which showcases the purity and mineral precision of one of Burgundy's most celebrated Chardonnay producers, or La Parde de Haut-Bailly 2014, which offers the refined elegance of one of Bordeaux's most respected Pessac-Léognan estates. October will also mark a first for Emirates, as Wiston Estate Brut NV becomes the airline’s first English sparkling wine, served exclusively in Premium Economy on U.K. routes.
Amenity kits with complimentary skincare
On long-haul flights, Premium Economy passengers receive exclusive reusable amenity kits designed in partnership with United for Wildlife. Crafted using bio-based materials including cactus leather alternatives, the collectible bags celebrate endangered wildlife across four natural habitats while introducing premium plant-powered skincare products from Aveda for the first time in Premium Economy. Each kit also includes travel essentials such as socks, eyeshades, earplugs and a dental kit, with sustainable materials incorporated throughout the collection.
Redefining Premium Economy
Since launching Premium Economy in 2022, Emirates has continued to expand the cabin across its growing fleet, with the product now available across all markets which are currently served with A350 aircraft.
The introduction of the first electrically powered Premium Economy seat with a full-height privacy screen marks the latest chapter in Emirates' long history of aviation innovation.
