Emirates to start first-class Manila-Dubai flights next month

MANILA, Philippines — Emirates is set to debut luxury travel experience on its Manila flights starting next month.

Starting Dec. 3, Emirates said travelers can book seats in the ultimate luxury cabin on their journeys between Manila and Dubai.

“We are extremely delighted to offer our first class service to our customers in the Philippines,” Emirates country manager in the Philippines Jaber Mohammed said.

The first class product offering on the Manila-Dubai route follows the introduction last month of first class to its flights linking Cebu, Clark and Dubai.

“Extending our award-winning service to our customers in Manila is a significant milestone for our operations in the country and as our flights gradually return to pre-pandemic frequency and capacity, the introduction of first class allows us to provide the full suite of premium services to customers from all three points in the Philippines,” Mohammed said.

The airline offers passengers in first class a private suite with seats that recline to a fully-flat bed with electrically-operated privacy dividers.

Passengers in first class can enjoy gourmet dining experiences, as well as indulge in a luxury selection of products, according to Emirates.

Emirates said first class passengers travelling to Dubai or transiting to other destinations on the airline’s network will likewise have access to its first class lounge at Dubai International.

“We are pleased to be able to provide a world-class service that Emirates has become renowned for,” Mohammed said.

Emirates will deploy for its daily flight from Dubai to Manila its wide-body Boeing 777-300ER aircraft in a three-class configuration, offering eight seats in first class, 42 in business class and 310 spacious seats in economy class.

Emirates resumed scheduled operations to the Philippines in September, with seven weekly flights to/from Manila, seven weekly flights to/from Clark, and services to/from Cebu twice a week.