Emirates always does it for me.
The new HAECO Eclipse seat. Could this be Emirates’ new premium economy? Photo: HAECO
Is Emirates the launch customer?
The launch customer for the seat has been described as “an as yet unnamed Middle East-based airline”. As such, there is probable cause to believe it could be Emirates. The airline is known to be implementing premium economy in the future, and this seat fits that mission. In fact, the seat represents a good middle ground between the carrier’s economy and business cabins. While deliveries of the new Eclipse seat will begin in Q1 of 2020, the seat is just under a year away from its public debut.

The new HAECO Eclipse seat. Could this be Emirates’ new premium economy? Photo: HAECO
Is Emirates the launch customer?
The launch customer for the seat has been described as “an as yet unnamed Middle East-based airline”. As such, there is probable cause to believe it could be Emirates. The airline is known to be implementing premium economy in the future, and this seat fits that mission. In fact, the seat represents a good middle ground between the carrier’s economy and business cabins. While deliveries of the new Eclipse seat will begin in Q1 of 2020, the seat is just under a year away from its public debut.