Emirates introduces tablet loan service to US-bound First, Business Class customers

NEW DELHI: In an attempt to arrest decline in passengers due to a recent ban on electronic devices on board US-bound flights, its First and Business Class passengers will be able to borrow tablets on board Emirates’ US-bound flights allowing them to continue working during their flight.

“As part of this latest service, Emirates premium customers will have a Microsoft Surface tablets equipped with Microsoft Office 2016 available for loan on board. Customers can download their work on to a USB which can be brought on board and plugged into the devices to continue working seamlessly. The service is complimentary and will be available on all non-stop flights from Dubai to Emirates’ US destinations,” said a release from Emirates.

The new service is in response to the US Transportation Security Administration ( TSA) directive, which requires all passengers travelling on non-stop flights to the US from Dubai to check-in their laptops, tablets, and other personal electronic devices larger than a smart phone, added the relelase.