UAE claimed an emphatic 10-wicket victory over the Netherlands
"It's an honour to be recognised by Skytrax for our commitment to innovation and service excellence. We always work hard to stay creative, relevant, and continue to build content that appeals to our multi-national and multi-cultural passengers. The fact that these awards are based on the direct feedback from passengers is gratifying and wonderful recognition for all of the hard work that's gone into creating the Emirates experience," said Patrick Brannelly, Emirates' Divisional Vice President, and Customer Experience (IFEC).
Emirates has always been an innovator within the industry as the airline was the first to install TV screens in every seat on every aircraft in its fleet in 1992. Today, Emirates provides one of the most comprehensive and state-of-the-art entertainment and communications services in the skies. ice, the award-winning inflight entertainment system, now offers over 3,500 channels of entertainment, including over 100 kids channels and 850 movies from around the world.
In addition to the unmatched variety of content, Emirates has also been investing in providing connectivity and Live TV for its customers. Over 70% of all Emirates' aircraft offer Live TV, including all its Boeing 777-200LR and 777-300ER fleet. Live TV provides passengers and sport enthusiasts an opportunity to watch their favourite matches and tournaments on Sport 24 and Sport 24 Extra. Passengers can also enjoy a selection of international news channels such as CNN, BBC World News, Sky News, Euro News, CNBC, and NHK World. Live TV is available on over 170 Emirates aircraft including its Boeing 777 fleet and select Emirates A380s.
Wi-Fi connectivity is also available on over 99% of the fleet, including all A380s, 777-300ERs and 777-200LRs. Customers in all cabin classes receive 20MB of free Wi-Fi data, and each month nearly one million passengers connect while inflight. Emirates Skywards members can enjoy special benefits depending on their membership tier and class of travel, including free Wi-Fi when travelling in First Class or Business Class.
Emirates' on-board product experience is complemented by the airline's international team of over 21,000 cabin crew come from over 135 countries. Crew members, who speak more than 60 languages, are trained in world-class training facilities in Dubai to provide the very best in-flight service and Emirates on-board experience.
Singapore Airlines cemented its position as the best airline in the world for 2018, according to a ranking by the consumer-aviation website Skytrax.
1. Singapore Airlines
2. ANA All Nippon Airways
3. Qatar Airways
4. Emirates
5. EVA Air
6. Cathay Pacific Airways
7. Lufthansa
8. Hainan Airlines
9. Garuda Indonesia
10. Thai Airways
11. Qantas Airways
12. Swiss International Air Lines
13. Japan Airlines
14. China Southern Airlines
15. Etihad Airways
16. Austrian Airlines
17. Air New Zealand
18. Turkish Airlines
19. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
20. Hong Kong Airlines
UAE claimed an emphatic 10-wicket victory over the Netherlands
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