Emirates economy seat with fold-out winged headrest goes viral after passenger video
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David Tusing
12d ago· 3 min readenNews
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A new Emirates economy-class seat featuring a winged headrest that folds out to create a more private and comfortable space has gone viral after a video by Lebanese artist Naya Rajji garnered over six million views. Rajji, who initially mistook the cabin for premium economy, shared footage of the seat's adjustable headrest with side panels that wrap around the passenger's head. The clip was posted during her flight from Dubai to Colombo, Sri Lanka.
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Rajji tells The National she was on a flight from Dubai to Colombo, Sri Lanka, and initially mistook the cabin for premium economy.
After we passed business
Clip showcasing redesigned seat racks up millions of views by travellers
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