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Emirates to broadcast England Vs France match at 40,000ft

Emirates to broadcast England Vs France match at 40,000ft

England’s quarter final World Cup game will be aired live on 11 flights travelling to and from the UK

Globally, the England vs France match taking place Saturday 10 December, will be broadcast on around 200 flights to a sky-high audience of thousands of passengers. Among them, Emirates will air the match to 4,000 passengers on flights to and from the UK giving fans the chance to watch The Three Lions at 40,000ft.

Emirates will show England’s quarter final World Cup game via live TV channel Sport 24 on 11 flights travelling to and from the UK.

Over 200 of Emirates’ aircraft fleet are equipped with live TV functionality, with two dedicated sports channels: Sport 24 and Sport 24 Extra. 

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The game will also be shown in dedicated lounges both aboard A380s and in airports.

Emirates airport lounges are accessible on a complimentary basis to First and Business Class passengers, as well as Emirates Skywards Platinum and Gold members. Premium Economy and Economy Class passengers can also pay to access the lounge and enjoy the matches with drinks and unlimited snacks.

For more information, visit www.emirates.com

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