Emirates elevates Thanksgiving with traditional fare on routes to and from US

Emirates has announced a Thanksgiving-themed experience across its flights to and from the United States, as well as in its lounges, running between November 24–30, 2025.

Onboard Dining
- First Class:
Gourmet dishes such as turkey leg roulade, buttermilk roasted turkey, caviar, seafood platters, and desserts like chocolate marble cheesecake and warm apple fritters.

- Business Class:
Seasonal soups, salmon gravadlax, turkey roulade, and desserts including key lime tart and cheesecake.

- Premium Economy:
Festive salads, shrimp cocktail, turkey roulade, and berry cheesecake.

- Economy Class:
Welcome festive drinks, Waldorf salad, roasted chicken with cranberry jus, and desserts like salted caramel milk cake and Snickerdoodle cookies.

Lounges in the US & Dubai
- US lounges (New York, Boston, Los Angeles, San Francisco): Traditional turkey breast with cranberry compote, brioche stuffing, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin-spiced desserts.
- Dubai lounges: Roasted turkey with cranberry sauce, rosemary potatoes, chestnuts, and desserts including pecan pie and pumpkin cheesecake.

Festive Entertainment
- Live NBA games on Sport24 channels.
- Over 6,500 channels of movies, TV shows, music, podcasts, and holiday content available on Emirates’ ice entertainment system.

Why It Matters
This initiative reflects Emirates’ commitment to cultural inclusivity and festive hospitality, offering passengers a taste of home while traveling internationally. By blending traditional American Thanksgiving fare with Emirates’ signature luxury, the airline enhances the holiday spirit for travelers across all cabin classes.