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5-Star Hotel above 35000 feet!

Ishtiaq Husain, Special Correspondent |
Update: 2014-10-21 04:28:00
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FROM DUBAI: Can you imagine watching over 1,800 channels of premium entertainment or enjoying latest and best movies, television programs, audio and games at 35,000 feet above sea level? 

Sure, you can, only if you are a passenger of Emirates. You can also make phone call, use internet, send SMS and can email from your seat, or call friends and family seated elsewhere on the aircraft.

Emirates’ OnAir Wi-Fi service lets you connect to the internet while in flight. A380 flights also offer mobile phone use and data roaming using GPRS/EDGE. If that’s not enough, every seat on board the Emirates A380 has a satellite telephone and onscreen email/SMS services.

Besides, there’s nothing quite like a rejuvenating shower to leave you feeling inspired while facing hours-long journey. Prepare for your arrival in Emirates’ A380 Shower Spa, using selection of Bvlgari toiletries and signature Timeless Spa products.

Once you’ve finished pampering, replenish your energy with one of our detoxifying fresh juices. Just the boost you need to feel ready to take on the day.


Meanwhile, Emirates also serving its passengers with much-talked A380 Onboard Lounge - exclusive to First Class and Business Class customers.

Emirates’ 2-storey Airbus A380 has 14 private suits in first class where you just slide the privacy doors closed and unwind in your own world.

While in 76 seats of Business Class, you can convert your seat into a fully flat bed with mattress and drift into a restful sleep. Your vanity table and mirror help you prepare for the day ahead, to arrive feeling refreshed.

The Economy Class has 426 seats along with enough leg spaces which will make you comfort.

Emirates has 49 A380 airbuses in its fleet and flying to 26 destinations worldwide.

These are about the latest technologies of A380 airbus, lets hear about the service of the Emirates Cabin Crew. 

Its Cabin Crew are reaching to every passenger just after calling for help. They are serving food regularly and also proving food on passengers’ demand.

On Monday morning, Ultra-modern Boeing 777-300 US airbus of Emirates took off from Dhaka for Dubai and I experienced excellent passenger service.

Mazharul, a Bangladeshi boy Emirates Cabin Crew said, “Emirates has already got fame for its in-flight service. Recently Emirates ICE achieved “Best Inflight Entertainment at World Airline Awards” for 10th consecutive times. 

The Emirates inflight entertainment system – named ICE (Information, Communication & Entertainment) – is truly the global leader and provides passengers with everything they could need on a long flight. 

Businessman Nasiruddin Ahmed, who was also flying on Emirates, said, “Emirates has proved its excellence in making its service of 5-Star Hotel above 35,000 foot. There is no shortage of service.”

He visited many countries of Europe, America, middle-east, south-east Asia on Emirates’ flights. This time he was going to Munich of Germany and like other times, he did not miss the chance to enjoy Emirates service.


Nasiruddin Ahmed told banglanews, “I got board of many flights of other airlines, but did not get the service and pleasure what Emirates give. So I prefer Emirates always.”

Not only had the adult, Emirates also served 20 lacs children passengers last year.  

The children requires special considerations while traveling. So Emirates offer priority boarding, changing tables and a complimentary stroller service at Dubai International Airport. 

And if you’re travelling with infants, you can make use of bassinets to make your journey more comfortable and convenient.


A world of entertainment is available on every Emirates flight, promising something for every member of the family—especially children.

Your kids can watch the latest films, cartoons, and more on their own personal seatback TV. Emirates also offer dedicated children's channels and special brightly coloured headsets for our younger passengers—just ask the cabin crew.

Music-loving children will love the great selection of radio, podcasts and CDs including the latest hits in the flight.

While exciting interactive games are available on all flights, including something for children of all ages. Enjoy a simple game of Four in a Row or test your reactions against Tetrix. You can take on the computer at Backgammon, a fellow passenger at chess, or everyone on board your flight in the Trivia Challenge.

When it’s time to shift gears and do some reading, Emirates has just the thing with 3,2,1… and e-kids, exclusive children’s magazines. They’re filled with stories, jokes, puzzles, and fun facts that are sure to entertain.

If your child is travelling on his or her birthday, notify one of Emirates reservations agents, and they happily prepare a special cake as a gift to celebrate your child’s happy day. 

With our Flying Camera channel, your child can get a pilot's-eye view of take-off and landing, as well as en-route scenery. They’ll also be able to follow the plane's progress, altitude, and airspeed on a dynamic map linked to the onboard computers through the Airshow channel.

Emirates has become the first airline to offer Audio Description soundtracks for movies on its in-flight entertainment system, making the content more accessible to visually impaired travellers.

A total of 16 Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures movies on the ice Digital Widescreen IFE system offer Audio Description, which is a recorded narration explaining the scene during gaps in dialogue. The new service complements the Closed Captions technology that was introduced back in 2007 for passengers who are hard of hearing.

BDST: 1407 HRS, OCT 21, 2014

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