Monday, August 19, 2024 Emirates is elevating its renowned in-flight wine experience by introducing a bespoke wine training program for its cabin crew, titled “L’art du vin.” This initiative is designed to enrich the cabin crew’s understanding of Emirates’ distinguished wine offerings and inspire a deeper interest in the world of wine. Developed by the Emirates Crew Training design team, the program was officially launched in June 2024 at the Emirates Cabin Crew Training College in Dubai.
The training takes place in a specially designed classroom that mimics the ambiance of a luxury lounge, complete with mood lighting, ambient music, and elegant displays of champagne, wines, and glassware. The classroom is arranged with a horseshoe-shaped bar that replicates Emirates’ iconic A380 Onboard Lounge, where cabin crew begin their immersive learning experience. The program includes three intensive courses tailored to different levels of expertise: L’art du vin Introduction, L’art du vin – Business Class, and L’art du vin – First Class.
Each course consists of up to 8 hours of classroom instruction, enhanced with study guides for home learning, an interactive app, and detailed tasting notes.Throughout the training, cabin crew members have the opportunity to taste the exceptional wines served on Emirates flights. In line with Emirates’ ongoing commitment to enhancing its people and products, over 1,000 cabin crew members have already completed the course, with .