Some of the most endangered species on the planet will be your companions on long-haul Emirates flights starting this month.
Emirates Premium Economy and Economy Class customers on long-haul flights globally will be treated to a new range of complimentary amenity kits, created in partnership with United for Wildlife.
The new reusable amenity kits celebrate the diverse wildlife of the world, in four natural environments: the sea, sky, forest and desert. Hand-drawn designs adorn each bag, and each pouch contains a story card that gives some insight into the wildlife featured.
The endangered species include African grey parrots, Arabian gazelles, Arabian oryx, Asian black bears, Bengal tigers, Blue sharks, Bornean orangutans, Cape vultures, Chimpanzees, Fennec foxes, Geckos, Gibbons, Glass frogs, Green sea turtles, Manta rays, Painted bats, Pangolins, Peregrine falcons, Red sand boas, Small-clawed otters, Straw-headed bulbuls, Totoaba and Western gorillas.
The soft new pouches incorporate bio-based materials including cactus and form a collectible range designed in, to highlight the. For the first time, Premium Economy kits will contain skincare wellness products for customers from plant-powered brand, Aveda.
Emirates unveils wildlife-themed amenity kits
For the first time since its introduction in 2021, Emirates’ Premium Economy class will have its own unique amenity kit bag with a handy wrist strap and filled with travel wellness products, such as soft socks, eyeshades, earplugs, a Colgate dental kit, and Aveda lip balm, hand relief moisturising cream, and hydrating face lotion.
The socks and eyeshades are made from 100 per cent recycled post-consumer polyester, while the story card and ear-plugs packaging are made from paper sourced from responsibly managed forests.
Emirates’ new Economy Class kit bags include comfort items for travellers such as soft socks, eyeshades, earplugs and a Colgate dental kit, and are available on overnight flights of longer duration.
The partnership with United for Wildlife reflects Emirates’ commitment to the prevention of illegal trade of wildlife and wildlife products – a core pillar of the Emirates Environmental Sustainability Framework. Emirates is actively involved in the fight against illegal wildlife trafficking and exploitation and is a member of the United for Wildlife Transport Taskforce.
Travelers can learn more about HRH Prince William and The Royal Foundation’s United for Wildlife by watching the series ‘Guardians’ on Emirates’ inflight entertainment system ICE. The series spotlights the unsung heroes and wildlife rangers who risk everything to protect the natural world.
Founded by Prince William and The Royal Foundation in 2014, United for Wildlife aims to make it impossible for traffickers to transport, finance or profit from illegal wildlife products. By working collaboratively with the transport and finance sectors, building key partnerships with law enforcement and NGOs, and sharing information and best practices across the sectors, and across borders, United for Wildlife is disrupting this criminal network globally.
