Emirates First Class

Emirates is a relatively young airline, but has spent the last few decades innovating in the premium cabin space. It was one of the first airlines to introduce a suites product into the first class cabin, with innovations like sliding doors, vanity mirrors, and minibars. Emirates is also noted for innovations like onboard showers on select aircraft, and bar spaces for first and business class passengers to socialize.

Emirates first class is widely available on the company’s services from Dubai, even on some of the shortest segments within the Persian Gulf region. Here, we’ll primarily discuss long haul first class.

How much does it cost to fly Emirates first class

Roundtrip fares from New York to Dubai start around $21,600 roundtrip. Emirates will typically offer lower fares via Dubai in markets that are more competitive on an origin-and-destination basis (regardless of routing). Flights to Mumbai from New York start around $17,600 roundtrip. Fares from other US gateways are similar.

Best routes for Emirates first class

Emirates offers first class on most routes from North America, with the exception of Mexico City and Dallas/Ft. Worth. In addition to nonstop services to Dubai, there are also nonstops from New York JFK to Milan, and Newark to Athens, making Emirates a first class option to those Mediterranean destinations (both flights continue onward to Dubai).