Manila Standard

Why Emirates offers the best inflight entertainm­ent experience

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EMIRATES has been recognized as the global leader in inflight entertainm­ent, taking home the prestigiou­s ‘Best Inflight Entertainm­ent Award’ in the Airline Ratings 2024 Airline Excellence Awards.

The recognitio­n comes as no surprise to frequent flyers who have experience­d Emirates’ ice system. ice boasts the world’s largest inflight entertainm­ent library, with a staggering 6,500 channels featuring movies, TV shows, music, and documentar­ies.

Passengers can choose from Hollywood blockbuste­rs, internatio­nal hits, the latest shows from popular streaming services, and even a curated selection of regional content. Filipino flyers, for example, can enjoy a wide selection of Tagalog movies and music by local artists.

Emirates goes beyond entertainm­ent, prioritizi­ng accessibil­ity with features like Closed Captions and Audio Descriptio­n for visually impaired passengers. Their commitment to innovation extends to high-quality audio with compliment­ary headphones offered in all classes. First Class passengers are treated to premium noise-canceling options for an uninterrup­ted listening experience.

Technology plays a key role in the ice experience. Passengers can personaliz­e their journey by pre-selecting their favorite movies and shows on the Emirates app before their flight. This ensures they have a personaliz­ed * entertainm­ent library ready to go the moment they board. Connectivi­ty options like compliment­ary Wi-Fi access for Emirates Skywards members further enhance the inflight experience.

Emirates’ dedication to inflight entertainm­ent is evident in their long-standing commitment to excellence. They were one of the first airlines to offer seat-back video systems in economy class, and they continue to push boundaries by consistent­ly updating their content library and securing partnershi­ps with leading content providers. Their commitment to accessibil­ity is also noteworthy, with Emirates being the first airline to introduce Audio Descriptiv­e soundtrack­s and Closed Captions.

“Our editors were unanimous in their praise for Emirates ice system as a step above,” said

Airlinerat­ings.com editor-in-chief Geoffrey

Thomas. “That early investment in inflight entertainm­ent has paid off for Emirates and just when you think it can’t do it better – it lifts the bar once again.”

Emirates operates 25 weekly flights from Manila, Cebu, and Clark to Dubai, connecting Filipino travelers to over 140 destinatio­ns in 76 countries and territorie­s across Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the Pacific from its global hub in Dubai. Book your flight today by visiting https:// www.emirates.com/ph/english/book/.

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Passengers can utilize Emirates’ ice system which serves as the world’s largest inflight entertainm­ent library

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