Emirates to offer luggage and accessories made out of upcycled aircraft interiors – Business Traveller
Emirates has announced plans to launch a range of luggage and accessories made out of repurposed parts of the carrier’s A380 and 777 aircraft.
The limited-edition range includes suitcases, backpacks, handbags, cardholders, toiletry bags, belts and shoes, with all proceeds going to the Emirates Airline Foundation.
Materials used to make the products includes leather from couches in the Emirates A380 onboard lounge, to seatbelts, aluminium headrest and fur from the Captains seat.
The materials have been recovered as part of the retrofit of 120 of Emirates’ A380 and 777 aircraft, described by the carrier as “the largest known fleet retrofit project”.
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