If you’ve ever been on a flight in economy where you’ve been trying to sleep, you likely know just how uncomfortable those seats can be.
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Some people seem to be able to sleep anywhere and can fall asleep on a dime in nearly any position in the seat, but for the rest of us, it often feels impossible to get comfortable. The thin seat headrest on most planes doesn’t help, as it doesn’t really support your head in any way. That’s all changing on Emirates planes, though, because the airline has just introduced new headrests in economy that may make sleeping way more comfortable.
According to People, Emirates has now rolled out a new headrest in economy class that will make flying way more comfortable. It’s called the U-Dream Headrest, and it officially debuted on July 20th. The headrest is padded to provide comfort all over and features flexible side wings that can fold inward to cradle the head and neck. No more falling forward or to the side while you sleep and waking up with a horrible crick in your neck.
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The headrest also moves vertically and can tilt to better match the customer sitting in the seat, which is a relief. It’s also tested and verified to meet the standards set by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency. The addition is currently available on three of the company’s Airbus A350 aircraft, and the company is working to install them on the entire A350 fleet by the end of the year. Emirates also recently ordered 270 Boeing 777X aircraft, and the headrest will come pre-installed on each one. Beginning in 2027, the company will retrofit most of its Airbus A380s and Boeing 777s.
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This will certainly make flying on long-haul flights in economy much more comfortable, and it steps above other airlines that are looking to increase comfort on board by adding new types of seats, but at a higher cost to consumers.
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