Emirates Serves Thanksgiving Meals on US Routes Through November
Emirates is elevating the holiday travel experience by offering specially designed Thanksgiving menus across all cabin classes on flights between Dubai International Airport and US destinations from November 24 through November 30, 2025. The carrier’s comprehensive holiday dining initiative extends beyond the aircraft to select airport lounges, demonstrating the airline’s commitment to delivering exceptional passenger experiences during peak travel periods.
The airline has meticulously tailored its inflight dining offerings to reflect authentic Thanksgiving traditions while maintaining Emirates’ premium service standards. First Class passengers will enjoy sophisticated holiday fare including celeriac and pear soup, sweet potato soup with lobster, turkey leg roulade, and lemon zaatar roasted turkey, complemented by signature desserts such as apple fritters, key lime tart, and chocolate marble cheesecake.
Business Class offerings provide excellent value with sweet potato soup, salmon gravadlax, turkey roulade accompanied by traditional sides, and dessert options including key lime tart and premium cheesecake. Premium Economy travelers can select from festive salads, shrimp cocktail, turkey roulade, or buttermilk herb roasted turkey, with key lime tart or berry cheesecake for dessert. Economy Class passengers receive thoughtfully prepared meals featuring quinoa or Waldorf salad, roasted chicken with cranberry jus, and dessert choices of salted caramel cake or sticky toffee pudding.
A380 flights to Los Angeles International, New York JFK, San Francisco International, and Washington Dulles will feature exclusive onboard lounge service with pecan cupcakes and premium beverages, adding an additional layer of celebration for premium cabin passengers.
EmirateS Lounges in New York, Boston, Los Angeles, and San Francisco will serve comprehensive Thanksgiving menus through November 30, featuring roasted mushroom bisque, cider-brined turkey breast with traditional accompaniments, and pumpkin-spiced olive oil cake. Dubai lounge locations will offer roasted turkey breast, root vegetables, and holiday desserts including pecan pie and pumpkin cranberry cheesecake.
To enhance the travel experience beyond dining, Emirates is offering live NBA game broadcasts on Sport24, with prominent teams including the Milwaukee Bucks, Boston Celtics, and Los Angeles Lakers scheduled during the holiday period. The airline’s ice entertainment system provides passengers with 6,500 content channels, ensuring comprehensive entertainment options throughout their journey.
EmirateS currently operates flights to 12 US destinations: Boston, New York JFK, Los Angeles, Houston, Chicago, Washington Dulles, Seattle, Newark, Orlando, Dallas Fort Worth, San Francisco, and Miami. This expanded Thanksgiving menu initiative represents the airline’s strategic focus on delivering differentiated experiences that resonate with American travelers during significant cultural moments.
Source ID: SRCE-2025-1764102555213-945