Emirates celebrated World Chocolate Day, taking note of the impressive consumption of the decadent delight by its customers. Last year, customers in all classes consumed a whopping 45 million pieces of luxury chocolate onboard with an array of delectable desserts.
Sweetening the ‘Fly Better’ Experience
Emirates serves artisan chocolate as part of the signature meal service in all classes to 140 destinations around the world. Over the last year, Economy Class customers have consumed 36.3 million chocolates, while customers in the newly launched Premium Economy Class have enjoyed 322,000 chocolates. In Business Class, customers have indulged in 8.2 million chocolates. In contrast, First Class customers, who have access to unlimited chocolates and are invited to take away some of their favourite flavours, have relished 122,000 large gourmet chocolate boxes.
A Taste of Valrhona Onboard
Emirates collaborates closely with connoisseur chocolatiers from around the globe and rotates the chocolate onboard every three months to delight frequent flyers. Currently onboard is the elite French chocolatier – Valrhona. Established in France in 1922 by pastry maker and confectioner Albéric Guironnet, Valrhona is renowned for its dedication to excellence and innovation in the art of chocolate making, as well as its commitment to ethical sourcing and environmental responsibility.
Emirates partnered with Valrhona to create a bespoke luxury chocolate box for First Class customers, offered after meals onboard. Zeyneb Larabi, Global Travel Retail Director of Valrhona, remarked, “Partnering with Emirates underscores our shared values of excellence, attention to detail and a commitment to creating unforgettable experiences. This collaboration goes beyond offering a delightful product; it creates lasting memories for customers who are enjoying the Emirates experience.”
Savour a World of Chocolate with Emirates
As part of Emirates customers’ regular rotation, chocolates are selected from the most renowned producers globally. Chocolate brands are selected for a multitude of reasons, including their content, taste and texture, brand recognition, current trends, and sustainable sourcing.
Chocolate Desserts Onboard Emirates
Across all classes, Emirates customers craving a chocolate fix can also enjoy chocolate desserts and hot chocolate from the menu. On longer routes, chocolate candy bars are served in a snack tray and chocolate lollipops are offered to children during festive celebrations. First Class, customers can savour 85% dark chocolate from Lindt in their goodie basket. At Emirates’ A380 Onboard lounge, customers can also help themselves to vegan and non-vegan sweet treats.
Chocolate in Emirates Lounges
Emirates Lounges offers a seductive chocolate experience, featuring homemade Emirates chocolate ice cream, signature Costa Coffee hot chocolate, and an array of Emirates MasterChef creations. The newly introduced Emirates First Class dessert trolley elevates the experience further with Valrhona Grand Cru chocolate truffles, chocolate-coated madeleines and exquisite desserts.
Emirates’ celebration of World Chocolate Day underscores the airline’s commitment to offering its customers a ‘fly better’ experience, with a touch of sweetness that leaves a lasting impression.
