Emirates began flying to New Zealand in 2003 and have made a big impact with their modern aircraft, excellent full in-flight service and competitive airfares. Initially the Dubai based airline gave Kiwi travelers a new stopover destination on their way to Europe and Dubai became everyone's must see place. Emirates are forward thinking, innovative and a great way to fly with good seat comfort, excellent in-seat entertainment and fantastic food service. Currently flights from New Zealand travel via Australia on their way to Asia with options to stop in Bangkok, Singapore and Dubai.
Now Emirates offer Auckland the first super aircraft - the Airbus A380. The interior cabin design of the Emirates A380 has alerady attracted positive reaction. Configured with a 14-seat First Class, 76-seat Business Class and a 399-seat Economy Class, the Emirates A380 has aimed to set a new standard over the jet’s two levels.
The entire upper deck is dedicated to Premium Class passengers. Towards the front, First Class features 14 flat-bed, massage-equipped Private Suites - each with remote controlled doors, a work desk, an electrically controlled mini-bar and the most advanced in-flight entertainment system available to travellers. The piece de resistance, though, are the First Class Timeless Spa Showers. First Class offers two fully equipped bathrooms with proper shower facilities. They are even fitted with a ‘traffic light’ system to indicate to users when their 30-minute time limit will be reached.
An Onboard Lounge, located in the Business Class cabin is for use of both First and Business Class passengers, is designed to make them feel like they are in their own executive club. Another First Class social area and bar is located at the front of the upper deck. Business Class features a new generation of intelligent seating, designed to ensure all seats have aisle access. There’s a cleverly designed table that never gets in the way, a seat that becomes a fully-flat bed, laptop stowage and Emirates award winning ICE entertainment system.
Passengers will notice a difference in the Economy Class cabin, most notably the straight walls which give the impression of increased spaciousness. This feature, combined with the advanced mood lighting system and noticeably quieter cabin, works to combat jetlag effects. The ICE system with over 1000 channels on demand is also available. Go on - fly Emirates!