Using Polaroid cameras, the Emirates cabin crew on flights takes free photos of their passengers and then offer them in an Emirates frame to take home…
Yes, we love to take pictures –wherever we are, wherever we go. Some of us also take non-stop pictures and can’t stop till someone reminds us it’s enough. But when you are on one of Emirates' flights, you don’t have to worry about taking your pictures during the journey at 35,000 feet. Thanks to the cabin crew teams which make rounds during the flights in all cabins, armed with Polaroid cameras. With their friendly spirit, they look for passengers who are eager to get themselves photographed.
As the cameras used also instantly print the moment captured, it allows instant delivery to the passengers –at no cost at all. A thoughtful gesture that remains popular on every Emirates flight was introduced some years ago considering love for photography among people. Once the print is out, the photo is planted in an Emirates branded cover with ‘Emirates wishes you a wonderful journey’ on it.
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The social media daily gets flooded with these Emirates pictures and with them are many thoughts that underline the value of this gesture by passengers hailing from different countries. “I will always keep this picture with me as it was my first flight. First, I thought, I have to pay but all the crew wanted from me was my smile,” states one recent post on Instagram. Another netizen states, also on Instagram, “I was travelling with my mother. I loved how the crew approached us and captured our togetherness. We felt loved. Some may call it a souvenir but I will call it a beautiful moment in the air.”
Anjal Singhvi, a young businessman from Dubai has displayed the Emirates moment in his living room. “I was travelling with my wife for a holiday to Sri Lanka some years ago when the crew member asked if I wanted to get clicked. Our photo came out so good and looking at it we often get reminded about that flight.”
An Emirates crew member, requesting not be named says, “This is my favourite task on the flight. It’s an opportunity to bond with the passengers. Some are also camera shy but we are trained to make them feel comfortable with the camera. We have clicked solo travellers, elderly couples, newly married and even large family groups. I love recalling the moments of these connections also after my flights, especially the shyness, the smiles and the innocent questions.”
So, whenever you are taking an Emirates flight, don’t forget to frame your Emirates moment. Wishing you a pleasant flight!
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Using Polaroid cameras, the Emirates cabin crew on flights takes free photos of their passengers and then offer them in an Emirates frame to take home…