{"id":53173,"date":"2023-11-11T15:00:09","date_gmt":"2023-11-11T15:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/11\/11\/why-emirates-won-2-trophies-at-this-years-tpg-awards-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2023-11-11T15:00:09","modified_gmt":"2023-11-11T15:00:09","slug":"why-emirates-won-2-trophies-at-this-years-tpg-awards-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/11\/11\/why-emirates-won-2-trophies-at-this-years-tpg-awards-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Emirates won 2 trophies at this year&#8217;s TPG Awards &#8211; The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>This year&#8217;s TPG Awards has come and gone, and it was a night that attendees and travel companies won&#8217;t forget any time soon.<\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s especially true for Emirates, which took home <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/tpg-award-winners-2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">two awards Monday night<\/a> \u2014 the only airline to win two trophies.<\/p>\n<p>The Dubai-based carrier won awards for having the world&#8217;s best first-class and premium economy products. If you&#8217;ve ever flown in these cabins, odds are you&#8217;ll probably agree with these picks.<\/p>\n<p>And if you haven&#8217;t, here&#8217;s a look at why Emirates went home with two shiny new pieces of hardware.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"emirates-game-changer-first-class\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Emirates&#8217; Game Changer first class<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/11\/Emirates-Game-Changer-First-Class-777-Zach-Griff-37.jpeg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/11\/Emirates-Game-Changer-First-Class-777-Zach-Griff-37.jpeg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/11\/Emirates-Game-Changer-First-Class-777-Zach-Griff-37.jpeg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/11\/Emirates-Game-Changer-First-Class-777-Zach-Griff-37.jpeg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/11\/Emirates-Game-Changer-First-Class-777-Zach-Griff-37.jpeg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/11\/Emirates-Game-Changer-First-Class-777-Zach-Griff-37.jpeg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/11\/Emirates-Game-Changer-First-Class-777-Zach-Griff-37.jpeg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/11\/Emirates-Game-Changer-First-Class-777-Zach-Griff-37.jpeg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/11\/Emirates-Game-Changer-First-Class-777-Zach-Griff-37.jpeg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">ZACH GRIFF\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When I was ready to start traveling again during the pandemic, I was looking for international destinations that were open to tourists.<\/p>\n<p>Once Dubai announced that all you needed was a negative test to enter the city, I immediately started looking for flights to the Gulf megopolis.<\/p>\n<p>And then, when I saw that Emirates was flying its so-called <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/reviews\/emirates-new-first-class-777\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Game Changer first-class product to the U.S.<\/a>, I knew it was meant to be. (Emirates typically deploys this product on much shorter routes to Europe.)<\/p>\n<p>The Game Changer, found on just nine Emirates Boeing 777-300ERs, is one of the holy grails of premium-cabin products.<\/p>\n<p>Much like a roomette on a train, the Game Changer is a <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/reviews\/emirates-new-first-class-suite\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fully enclosed suite<\/a> \u2014 making it the only first-class product in the world to offer complete privacy. Plus, with just six individual suites, the cabin feels stately and intimate.<\/p>\n<div class=\"&#10;        EmailSignUp_container__70lh2&#10;        undefined&#10;        EmailSignUp_isLoading__zGkU5&#10;      \"><picture class=\"EmailSignUp_graphic__AEA5s\"><source media=\"screen and (max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-mob.svg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-dt.svg\"\/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"EmailSignUp_form__cnneL\">\n<p>Daily Newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Reward your inbox with the TPG Daily newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Join over 700,000 readers for breaking news, in-depth guides and exclusive deals from TPG\u2019s experts<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/11\/Emirates-Game-Changer-First-Class-777-Zach-Griff-31.jpeg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/11\/Emirates-Game-Changer-First-Class-777-Zach-Griff-31.jpeg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/11\/Emirates-Game-Changer-First-Class-777-Zach-Griff-31.jpeg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/11\/Emirates-Game-Changer-First-Class-777-Zach-Griff-31.jpeg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/11\/Emirates-Game-Changer-First-Class-777-Zach-Griff-31.jpeg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/11\/Emirates-Game-Changer-First-Class-777-Zach-Griff-31.jpeg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/11\/Emirates-Game-Changer-First-Class-777-Zach-Griff-31.jpeg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/11\/Emirates-Game-Changer-First-Class-777-Zach-Griff-31.jpeg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/11\/Emirates-Game-Changer-First-Class-777-Zach-Griff-31.jpeg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">ZACH GRIFF\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>During my flight in the middle suite, I marveled at the virtual windows \u2014 a novelty that Emirates pioneered with this product. Furthermore, I loved the video call &#8220;room service&#8221; feature that allows you to virtually place a food or drink order with the cabin crew.<\/p>\n<p>Other bells and whistles include customizable mood lighting, personal climate controls, a pair of $250 Steiner binoculars to use during the flight and much more.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/reviews\/emirates-a380-first-class\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emirates first-class staples<\/a>, such as personal minibars, free-flowing Champagne, top-shelf liquor and celebrity chef-designed meals, will also be waiting for you when you fly in a Game Changer suite.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/11\/Emirates-Game-Changer-First-Class-777-Zach-Griff-40.jpeg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/11\/Emirates-Game-Changer-First-Class-777-Zach-Griff-40.jpeg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/11\/Emirates-Game-Changer-First-Class-777-Zach-Griff-40.jpeg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/11\/Emirates-Game-Changer-First-Class-777-Zach-Griff-40.jpeg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/11\/Emirates-Game-Changer-First-Class-777-Zach-Griff-40.jpeg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/11\/Emirates-Game-Changer-First-Class-777-Zach-Griff-40.jpeg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/11\/Emirates-Game-Changer-First-Class-777-Zach-Griff-40.jpeg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/11\/Emirates-Game-Changer-First-Class-777-Zach-Griff-40.jpeg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/11\/Emirates-Game-Changer-First-Class-777-Zach-Griff-40.jpeg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">ZACH GRIFF\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>What you won&#8217;t find on the Boeing 777 are showers, which are a feature exclusively found on Emirates&#8217; Airbus A380s. While these double-deckers might offer showers for first-class passengers, everything else about the Game Changer is a massive improvement, making this already industry-leading product the world&#8217;s best first-class experience.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"emirates-new-premium-economy\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Emirates&#8217; new premium economy<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/12\/Emirates-Premium-Economy-067-1.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/12\/Emirates-Premium-Economy-067-1.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/12\/Emirates-Premium-Economy-067-1.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/12\/Emirates-Premium-Economy-067-1.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/12\/Emirates-Premium-Economy-067-1.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/12\/Emirates-Premium-Economy-067-1.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/12\/Emirates-Premium-Economy-067-1.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/12\/Emirates-Premium-Economy-067-1.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/12\/Emirates-Premium-Economy-067-1.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">ZACH GRIFF\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>While Emirates is the first of the three Gulf megacarriers to <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/reviews\/emirates-premium-economy-dubai-to-london\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">install a premium economy cabin<\/a>, the airline is very much playing catch-up with the rest of the industry that&#8217;s been flying this elevated product for years.<\/p>\n<p>But though it might&#8217;ve taken the airline a little longer than its U.S. and European peers to install this product, Emirates clearly spent some time thinking about the details.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to spacious seats with high-end finishes, ergonomic touches like calf rests and a generous recline, Emirates&#8217; new premium economy seats are the best that I&#8217;ve experienced.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/12\/Emirates-Premium-Economy-063.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/12\/Emirates-Premium-Economy-063.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/12\/Emirates-Premium-Economy-063.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/12\/Emirates-Premium-Economy-063.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/12\/Emirates-Premium-Economy-063.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/12\/Emirates-Premium-Economy-063.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/12\/Emirates-Premium-Economy-063.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/12\/Emirates-Premium-Economy-063.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/12\/Emirates-Premium-Economy-063.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">ZACH GRIFF\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When you step on board, you&#8217;ll quickly catch a glimpse of what might just be the most visually appealing recliners in the sky. With cream-colored, textured leather and matching seat belts to boot, sitting in one felt like I was behind the wheel of a German sports car.<\/p>\n<p>And it wasn&#8217;t style over substance, either. These were also the most comfortable premium economy recliners I&#8217;ve experienced to date.<\/p>\n<p>Each featured 8 inches of recline \u2014 so generous that I needed to play a game of human Tetris to use the restroom when the sleeping person in front of me was reclined to the fullest.<\/p>\n<p>While Emirates added plenty of bells and whistles to its <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/reviews\/emirates-premium-economy-airbus-a380\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">new premium economy cabin<\/a>, my favorite feature was the padded calf rest that provided excellent support for my legs during the flight.<\/p>\n<p>When I flew in premium economy, Emirates hadn&#8217;t yet debuted the enhanced &#8220;soft product&#8221; for premium economy passengers.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/12\/Emirates-Premium-Economy-076.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/12\/Emirates-Premium-Economy-076.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/12\/Emirates-Premium-Economy-076.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/12\/Emirates-Premium-Economy-076.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/12\/Emirates-Premium-Economy-076.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/12\/Emirates-Premium-Economy-076.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/12\/Emirates-Premium-Economy-076.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/12\/Emirates-Premium-Economy-076.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/12\/Emirates-Premium-Economy-076.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">ZACH GRIFF\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>That changed last year, and of course, TPG was there to give you a rundown of what you can expect when you fly in Emirates premium economy.<\/p>\n<p>When we <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/reviews\/emirates-premium-economy-dubai-to-london\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reviewed the product<\/a>, we found that the service was equivalent to what you&#8217;d find in business class \u2014 way above average for a premium economy product.<\/p>\n<p>TPG&#8217;s Ben Smithson was especially impressed by the way that the wines were described, presented and poured. He claims that the food was the best he&#8217;s had in premium economy in terms of taste, presentation and quantity.<\/p>\n<p>As such, with a top-notch hard product and impeccable onboard service, it&#8217;s no surprise that Emirates also went home with the TPG Award for the world&#8217;s best premium economy cabin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/emirates-best-first-class-premium-economy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This year&#8217;s TPG Awards has come and gone, and it was a night that attendees and travel companies won&#8217;t forget any time soon. That&#8217;s especially true for Emirates, which took home two awards Monday night \u2014 the only airline to win two trophies. 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