DUBAI - Emirates, has announced the launch of a private jet service, Emirates Executive, with an Airbus 319 aircraft together with online booking for the service.

Adnan Kazim, Emirates' divisional senior vice president – planning, aeropolitical & industry affairs, said: “Emirates Executive elevates the high standards and quality of Emirates that our customers have come to expect, with the flexibility and luxury that can only be offered by a private chartered flight,”

“We have seen an increasing demand in the private travel segment, especially in the Middle East and Europe as well as in markets such as India, Russia and China, and with Emirates Executive and the launch of its website, we are looking to tap into this niche market with the high-quality of service and attention to detail associated with Emirates.”

Providing a private charter service to most locations worldwide and beyond the existing Emirates network, the aircraft offers a new configuration with or up to 19 passengers.

The configuration of the A319 Emirates Executive aircraft is based on two main zones. The first area is a wide dining and executive lounge at the front of the aircraft designed to seat up to 12 passengers, combining a work area and a rest zone with two large sofas surrounding four mechanically-activated tables and two 42” HD LCD screens.

The second distinct area comprises 10 private suites each featuring a fully lie flat seat and a 32” HD LCD screen.

The service for customers includes booking an aircraft at short notice and a chauffeur drive service.