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/.
