Emirates NEW Premium Economy - What's it really like?

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Emirates have just released their brand new Premium Economy cabin but what is it really like? Join me as I give it the ultimate test on a 14-hour long-haul overnight flight from Sydney Australia to Dubai.

Emirates New Premium Economy was only formally launched a few months ago and is available on selected flights to Sydney, London and Paris. Over the coming months, as more and more Emirates aircraft are retrofitted with this premium economy product, cities like New York, San Francisco, Singapore, Melbourne and Auckland will come online and feature this new premium economy class.

This flight review and Emirates New Premium Economy trip report covers the entire journey from check-in at Sydney Airport through to arrival in Dubai. Along the way I’ll show you the Qantas First Class Lounge and the Emirates Lounge at Sydney Aiport, boarding, taxi and take off. Then once in the air we’ll sit back, relax and enjoy the Emirates inflight service in this exclusive Premium Economy Class Cabin which is located at the very front of the Airbus A380.

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Dennis

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00:00 Introduction
03:05 Qantas First Class Lounge
04:37 Emirates Lounge
05:31 Boarding
06:26 First Impressions
07:36 Taxi & Take Off
08:09 Cabin
10:04 The Seats
11:56 Amenities & Bar Service
12:25 ICE Entertainment System
13:21 Dinner Service
13:57 Sleep & Midnight Snacks
14:42 Breakfast
15:18 Descent into Dubai

[DennisBunnikTravels]

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[richardwilson]

I love winning ‘empty seat roulette’. Nothing better than hearing the announcement that the cabin doors are closed.

[LeviRamsey]

At some level, premium economy reviews are the most interesting now (even despite the aircraft with premium economy typically having fewer premium economy than either economy or business class seats), simply because while longhaul economy class is basically completely standardized across airlines and there isn't that much of a variation in business class products, airlines are still figuring out what exactly premium economy means. Some airlines treat it as economy with a better seat (same catering etc.), while there are some that have almost treated/do almost treat it as business class but with a recliner instead of a lie-flat, with the remainder somewhere on that continuum.

[oldpossum]

I must try this. Good Premium Economy like this is like Business used to be. Emirates are good and I love the A380, easily the most user-friendly aircraft in the skies. Emirates deserve their success.

[newton]

I have Flown with Emirates for over 20 years over 50 flights, I cannot fault one, they are the Best,

[davidcartwright]

Good to see you looking well, the resurgent travel industry is good for you and it shows in your face 👍. The cabin looked really great and one to consider on my next flight to the UK from SYD . All the best Dennis and here’s to continuing good business .

[charlescampion]

Thanks Dennis. We have just booked London to Auckland in Emirates Premium Economy; and am now actually looking forward to it !

[victorytilidie]

Your new videos are a highlight of my day. You're always so warm and friendly but softly spoken and it is a great way to wind down. You come across as a great travel companion - someone with fine taste but also enjoys the simple pleasures.

As a father of a 2yo and a 3mo my travelling days are behind me for quite some time but I enjoy living vicariously through your reviews. So glad you got through the pandemic.

[MrSirViking]

Dennis is such a nice guy. And his reviews are thorough and super interesting to watch. I love it when ever there is a new Bunnik Travels video out.

[rohand]

Looked like a nice flight. Did Singapore a380 premium cabin last week to London and the two main differences I can see were that the food looked better on your flight but I had better headphones provided on Singapore air. We also didn’t get a hot towel. Little things I guess. Still was pleasant too. Thanks for the video!

[jimjefftube]

Dennis you do the very best job of describing the flying experience! Well Done!

[graham]

Hi Dennis.I’ve just watched my first video of you’re trip to Dubai from Sydney.Very well presented and very informative and done with a smile too.
Keep up the great work 👍

[kantavekaria]

Love Emirates… was upgraded to Business Class pre Covid… really enjoyed sleeping from Perth to Dubai… the food was amazing.
Dennis, you are so handsome…❤❤❤😊

[anton.m]

EK413 has always been my favourite flight out of Sydney. For years been using this flight. I think nothing compares to the vibe of Sydney Airport at night and an all night flight. Its been interesting for me to see how the economy seats on the A380 have evolved over the years since I first started flying this route!!

[garethwatkins]

I just flew the same route, the price tag upgrading from economy to premium economy $3500 is not justifiable, and that was just to Dubai! Overpriced definitely!

[Kabul]

Royal Doulton without the handpainted periwinkles was a bit let down, but still on the bucket list

[kevino]

Those Premium Economy seats remind me of what Emirates' A340s and A330s had in Business Class in 2005.

[hobbs]

Love Dennis' teaser for his next review Air France La Premier. The seat head rest and lamp gave it away prior to Dennis announcing it. Keep the reviews coming Dennis love your work 👍

[westhavenor]

That's my main complaint with premium economy: Passenger in front of you reclines and you're completely stuck. Had a Virgin flight where the guy in front reclined from take off to landing, even while dining. Horrible experience. Now I only fly either economy, business or first. If they had an exit row in premium that would be great (recline disabled)!

[davidosullivan]

Great video Dennis! Good to see the PE product on Emirates. In a couple of weeks I’m doing ORD-LHR via the American 787 PE product and the return on the BA A380 PE product. Looking forward to both, especially the A380!