Emirates launches extensive festive menus and entertainment across global flights.
Key Points
- 1Emirates anticipates managing over 4.8 million passengers across its network during the peak December holiday travel weekends.
- 2The airline is serving differentiated Christmas menus across all classes, ranging from traditional turkey roulade in Economy to venison and Dom Pérignon Plénitude 2 in First Class.
- 3Festive offerings extend to Emirates’ global lounges, featuring specialized menus, holiday cocktails, and exclusive Champagne pairings from December 15-31.
- 4In-flight entertainment system ice is updated with 39 holiday movies and 42 Christmas TV specials, enhancing the seasonal passenger experience.
Emirates is rolling out a comprehensive festive program across its global network throughout December, anticipating high passenger traffic with over 4.8 million arrivals and departures during the peak holiday weekends. The seasonal offerings span classic Christmas cuisine, premium wine selections, and themed entertainment, ensuring a festive atmosphere from departure lounges to 40,000 feet.
The in-flight dining experience is highly differentiated by class. First, Business, and Premium Economy passengers receive elevated holiday dishes such as salmon gravadlax, herb-crusted lamb shank, and duck confit, alongside traditional turkey. Economy Class features roasted turkey roulade and maple-roasted parsnips. Furthermore, the A380 Onboard Lounge offers specialized treats like mince pies, stollen, and a hearty Christmas sandwich, complemented by seasonal selfie props. Emirates’ lounges in Dubai and worldwide are also transformed, offering traditional roasted turkey, festive cocktails like Cognac Crème Panettone, and exclusive Champagne pairings, including Moët & Chandon Ice Brut.
The airline is enhancing its beverage service, particularly in First Class, which will feature the debut of the rare Dom Pérignon Plénitude 2, 2006 vintage, and exclusive cellar selections like Montrachet Grand Cru 2013. For Orthodox Christmas (December 24 – January 8), dedicated menus featuring dishes like Olivier salad and creamy beef stroganoff will be served on routes connecting Dubai with Russia, Cyprus, and Ethiopia. Entertainment is bolstered by 39 holiday movies and 42 Christmas TV specials on the ice system, alongside gift-giving opportunities via the EmiratesRED catalogue and doubled donations for the Emirates Airline Foundation.
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