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On long-haul flights, amenity kits are a given in First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy, though the quality can vary widely. Personally, the most premium cabin I’ve flown is Air Canada Business Class on short-haul routes – which doesn’t include an amenity kit – and Premium Economy on long-haul flights, like Dubai to Toronto, Vancouver to Osaka and Montreal to Frankfurt. I’ve received amenity kits on these flights but they’re always very basic: a sleep mask, earplugs, toothbrush, toothpaste and socks, packed into a small reusable pouch. To be honest, I almost never open them. I already travel with my own essentials, and they’re usually better quality than what’s provided.
Air Canada Premium Economy Amenity Kit
I didn’t realize until recently that several airlines extend this perk to Economy passengers on select long-haul routes. Here are a few airlines that offer amenity kits in Economy, and what they include. One common theme among them is a strong focus on sustainability, with most kits designed using recycled or eco-friendly materials wherever possible.
Etihad
On flights longer than six hours, Etihad provides Economy passengers with an amenity kit featuring Beekman 1802 hand cream, noise-cancelling earplugs, and an eye shade. Everything comes wrapped in a tote bag available in three colours inspired by the airline’s branding. The bag is compact enough to fit into a pocket but can double as a small shopping tote.
Etihad Economy Amenity Kits (credit: Etihad)
Turkish Airlines
On flights over eight hours, Turkish Airlines offers an Economy amenity kit created in collaboration with Lacoste. It’s available in five colours and includes colour-coordinated, eco-friendly accessories. The pouch and contents are made from mostly recycled and environmentally friendly materials, and the branded pouch is both reusable and recyclable.
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways’ Economy amenity kit is available on select long-haul international flights. It includes a handful of comfort essentials such as an Institut Karité Paris lip balm, a Miradent dental kit, an eye mask, socks, and earplugs.
Qantas
On select international routes, Qantas offers an amenity kit to Economy passengers, similar to the other airlines highlighted. The kit includes a dental set, eye mask, and earplugs, all packaged in a felt pouch made from recycled PET bottles. While availability varies by route, Qantas also provides additional travel essentials upon request on all international flights, a perk that’s uncommon in Economy cabins.
Qantas Economy Amenity Kit (credit: Qantas)
Emirates
I’ve flown Emirates Economy several times, though my longest flight was seven hours (Dubai to London Heathrow), which didn’t qualify for an amenity kit, as these are only offered on select long-haul routes. When available, Emirates’ Economy amenity kits are reusable and typically include socks, eyeshades, a dental kit, and a bookmark. Many of the components are made from recycled materials, such as rPET plastic, recycled paper, or wheat straw, and are packaged in a washable kraft paper pouch.
Emirates’ New Economy Amenity Kit (credit: Emirates)
More recently, Emirates took this concept a step further by launching a special Economy amenity kit in partnership with United for Wildlife, designed to raise awareness about endangered species. These colourful, collectible kits feature hand-drawn artwork highlighting different animals, paired with story cards that educate passengers about each species and the conservation challenges they face. The socks and eyeshades are made from 100% recycled post-consumer polyester, while the packaging is sourced from responsibly managed forests. The kits are available on select routes in Economy and Premium Economy in December.
Emirates Economy Amenity Kit in Partnership with United for Wildlife (credit: Emirates)
This initiative extends beyond the amenity kit itself. It’s complemented by the Guardians series on Emirates’ inflight entertainment system, which spotlights wildlife rangers and conservationists who risk their lives to protect endangered animals and fragile ecosystems.
Emirates Wildlife Amenity Kit (credit: Emirates)
What makes these amenity kits especially compelling is that they go beyond simply offering recycled or sustainable products. Through hand-drawn artwork, storytelling, and accessible educational content, Emirates creates an opportunity for passengers to learn about wildlife conservation while in the air. It’s a subtle but meaningful way to turn a routine in-flight perk into an engaging learning experience, one that’s impactful for adults and particularly powerful for children, whose curiosity can be sparked by the vibrant designs and stories. This kind of thoughtful integration is something you rarely see in the Economy cabin, and it’s an initiative from Emirates that I really respect.
Emirates Wildlife Amenity Kit (credit: Emirates)
Takeaway
I’ve never personally received an amenity kit while flying in Economy, and it’s not something I’d ever prioritize or even think about when booking flights. That said, Emirates’ new wildlife-focused amenity kits feel genuinely meaningful and impactful. While I’d never choose a flight solely because of an amenity kit, I would absolutely choose Emirates to support this initiative and learn more about the endangered species they’re working to highlight and protect.
For me, it’s the small, thoughtful touches, especially when tied to a bigger purpose, that leave the strongest impression.
