Emirates is giving North-American-bound passengers a taste of home by serving elaborate Thanksgiving meals across all cabin classes on flights to and from its 12 US gateways from 24 to 30 November. Holiday dining started in select Emirates lounges on 23 November and features traditional roast turkey, seasonal sides and desserts such as pecan pie and pumpkin cheesecake.
First- and Business-Class customers can enjoy specialties like turkey leg roulade or lemon-zaatar roasted turkey accompanied by seafood appetisers and premium desserts, while Premium Economy and Economy receive a simplified—but still festive—version. On board A380 aircraft, the signature lounge serves pecan cupcakes paired with bespoke mocktails and cocktails.
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Adding to the festive vibe, Emirates’ ice entertainment system will broadcast live NBA games via Sport24, reflecting rising demand for real-time sports content among business and leisure travellers. The carrier notes that 30 percent of December traffic on US routes is corporate, so providing culturally relevant amenities improves traveller satisfaction and supports the airline’s premium positioning.
For mobility managers booking year-end rotations, the announcement means travellers should anticipate busier U.S. flights but also enhanced onboard comfort. Companies with duty-of-care obligations can highlight the availability of traditional meals for assignees spending the holiday in transit and remind staff to book seats early as Thanksgiving week load factors historically exceed 90 percent.
The initiative underscores Emirates’ strategy of tailoring in-flight experiences to key source markets, reinforcing Dubai’s status as a preferred one-stop hub for trans-Atlantic and trans-Pacific itineraries.
First- and Business-Class customers can enjoy specialties like turkey leg roulade or lemon-zaatar roasted turkey accompanied by seafood appetisers and premium desserts, while Premium Economy and Economy receive a simplified—but still festive—version. On board A380 aircraft, the signature lounge serves pecan cupcakes paired with bespoke mocktails and cocktails.
Adding to the festive vibe, Emirates’ ice entertainment system will broadcast live NBA games via Sport24, reflecting rising demand for real-time sports content among business and leisure travellers. The carrier notes that 30 percent of December traffic on US routes is corporate, so providing culturally relevant amenities improves traveller satisfaction and supports the airline’s premium positioning.
For mobility managers booking year-end rotations, the announcement means travellers should anticipate busier U.S. flights but also enhanced onboard comfort. Companies with duty-of-care obligations can highlight the availability of traditional meals for assignees spending the holiday in transit and remind staff to book seats early as Thanksgiving week load factors historically exceed 90 percent.
The initiative underscores Emirates’ strategy of tailoring in-flight experiences to key source markets, reinforcing Dubai’s status as a preferred one-stop hub for trans-Atlantic and trans-Pacific itineraries.
