Emirates launched its operations in Dhaka, Bangladesh as their eighth international destination back in 1986, with only two flights a week. From 1996 onwards the airline started providing daily flights, and since 2014, have been operating three flights daily, establishing itself as one of the biggest foreign carriers in Bangladesh. Emirates has gradually increased flight frequencies, keeping pace with the rising demand in Bangladesh. They offer convenient connections via Dubai to over 160 cities in five continents providing a seamless journey combined with unique travel experience to their customers.
Emirates has been maintaining its own offices in major cities of Bangladesh, like Dhaka, Chittagong, and Sylhet. Their continued commitment to the local community, innovative world-class products, and services, offered with value for money have made Emirates the airline of choice among the travelers of the country. As one of the biggest foreign operator in Bangladesh, Emirates operates three flights a day to and from Dhaka by modern wide-body Boeing B-777 aircraft with an average load factor of above 80%. Regionally inspired food menu prepared by gourmet chefs, Bangla movies in their award-winning in-flight entertainment system, ICE, and multilingual and Bangla speaking cabin crew are some of the provisions being offered to local demographics currently.
The airline has recently launched a new visa service for customers in Bangladesh, giving them the option of applying for short stay visas in Dubai at the airline’s ticket counter in Dhaka. Their holiday division- Emirates Holidays also assist customers in getting a Dubai visa for those who intend to plan a tour. ‘My Emirates Pass’ is a facility that turns the Emirates boarding pass into an exclusive membership card upon arrival offering travelers exclusive offers and discounts.
Emirates customers can take advantage of a range of offers at some of Dubai’s best-known hotspots including world-class restaurants, and thrilling theme parks which include: Bollywood Parks™ Dubai, MOTIONGATE™ Dubai, as well as the region’s first LEGOLAND® Park and LEGOLAND® Water Park. For the first time, retail outlets have also been added to the mix, giving special discounts at select fashion and fitness brands.
Emirates offers unprecedented experience to its First and Business class passengers both in the air and on the ground. Their complimentary Chauffeur-drive service available in over 70 cities escorts passengers to and from the airport. Ground comfort continues in a network of 42 dedicated Emirates Lounges, located within major airports around the globe, including 7 in its hub in Dubai. The purpose-built Concourse A in Dubai dedicated to A380 operations offers unprecedented convenience, with direct boarding to the A380 aircraft from the First and Business class lounges.
Their service aims at providing maximum comfort to passengers to keep them refreshed both physically and mentally throughout the flight. Emirates’ premium onboard offerings include the specially created in-flight ambiance, first class private suites, Shower Spa and business class lounge on A380s. Amenity kits in partnership with global brands like Bulgari, Byredo are offered. Their Hydra-Active moisturizing sleep suites is a highlight on their long overhaul flights. A selection of the finest cuisine prepared by gourmet chefs, accompanied by some of the most exclusive drinks spells the height of luxury for customers.
Emirates A380 continues to capture the imagination of travelers after ten years of operations since its first flight to New York from Dubai on 1 August 2008. Emirates is the world’ largest operator of the A380 double-decker aircraft with 105 aircraft flying to 49 cities on six continents. The airline has a further 57 A380s on order. Emirates operates A380 with both 3-class and 2-class configurations.
From First Class to Economy Class, the Emirates A380 has been an industry game-changer for passengers to experience new standards of in-flight comfort. Emirates revolutionized the A380’s cabin space design with its bespoke version incorporating higher ceilings, mood-lighting, and their signature On-Board Lounge, a social area at 40,000 feet where jet-setters could meet in an ambient setting. Emirates has been innovatively pushing the boundaries of in-flight services and reshaping the industry one upgrade at a time.
