Emirates Introduces White Glove Service In First Class (Literally)

Excellent news. Improved service without the cabin being filled by dodgy YouTubers, TikTok and Instagram influencers.

More paid guys minding their business, less points guy reviews

@Ben, what do you think of actual 'white gloves' from a germophobe's perspective?

Great! Because insulted the "bunch of dodgy YouTubers, TikTok and Instagram influencers", we ought to believe that you are a paying Emirates first class customer?

@ hbilbao -- Hah, funny you bring that up, because it drives me kind of bonkers when I see flight attendants wearing sanitary gloves while performing service, since they seem to use the same pair for trash pickup, drink service, etc. I can understand how in the early stages of the pandemic, people thought that added a level of protection, but you'd think we would've learned. I was actually going to write a post about this a while back.

However, in this case, I have no issues with it. Obviously the white gloves are being used in very limited circumstances, specifically for "show." The gloves are purely for delivering "clean" items, so it's not like flight attendants are handling trash and then using these.

At least that's my two cents...

If you are a paying Emirates first class flyer, why are you commenting on a blog of an influencer?

Lol quelle horrible! À Dieu ne plaise que vous ayez à partager un espace avec les masses souillées !

if you order a glass of wine, the flight attendant will bring you the glass while wearing white gloves, will then return to the galley to take them off, and will then return

@Ben, I sort of felt the same way you do until I read the quote above... my first thought was 'I wonder where they are going to leave the gloves (e.g., in their pockets, or literally anywhere in the galley, or maybe inside a box made out of gold, etc.)'

I know these gloves are purely for show, but there seems to be such an unnecessary amount of 'putting them on + taking them off 1 sec. later' that it truly got me wondering whether this adds to or detract from a hygienic handling of F&B.

More halo-generating marketing juju. Fix your business class, Emirates.

Je partage votre destain. Ou si vous préférez je partage votre détache
Pauvre écolier anglais français, désolé

In some cultures, image beats practically.
Perception of cleanliness and exclusivity means such a lot to some.

…. and just how should they do that Jack?

This is a genuine question not a dig or a windup, I really would like to know your issues and solutions please?

My Doctor gives white glove service during my annual physical.

"...Emirates will in the coming weeks be introducing a new first class check-in area in Terminal 3. This will offer a more personalized check-in service, and a relaxing lounge design."

Thank you for this, I've been wondering what all that construction has been in the lobby at DXB.

Just flew EK F a few days ago and was caught off guard when they mentioned we could take the menu with us. Makes sense now!

It’s rather large but also not something I felt I needed to bring home…

Some thoughts:

B772/3s: Get rid of the 2x3x2 and install true pods/suites/whatever so that everyone has aisle access. Make the suites have doors (some folks LOVE doors). You know, bring them up to the level of service of at least the A380 or - better yet - most every other mid-range or better J products.

A380s: This is going to be personal preference. I don't mind their current product at all. Options for both couples and solo travelers. The footwells aren't cramped. The finishes are still tacky...but that's EK, and the heavy controller pad is clunky and feels unnecessary. But if they update one airframe they should do all of them for product consistency.

VS, I have been a “Paying Emirates first class flyer”, also, Etihad, Singapore, Qatar and of course BA.
As everyday is a school day one likes to learn if there is anything new on the horizon. What better place to come than OMAAT website? Is that not why you are here too?

Now that was helpful DCAWABN, thank you so much for your suggestions.
It helps those of us with no Emirates J experience figure out if it is feasible for us to change our usual carrier on the same route.
Personally I am finding very hard to move from the BA A350 J cabin which I have become accustomed to.

I sure hope those are disposable gloves. My guess is that Emirates' gloves are re-usable - up to a certain point.

They're disposed when reaching the pre-determined red wine stained level !

So true. In 1980's my personal driver in Middle-East insisted using white gloves as a sign of respect.

Another gimmick. I don't see the point. I don't see any value.

As Ben is also a points guy doing reviews...

Been like this for a Month or so. Service and meals are still as inconsistent as before.

almost as premium as delta now

Cheap and nasty airline. the Decor makes me flinch!