Emirates 'ice' sizzles with over 1000 UK No.1 hit singles

Emirates' inimitable inflight entertainment system, 'ice' (information, communication, entertainment) offers over 500 channels of movies, TV entertainment, audio and games. It also offers passengers the ability to communicate via SMS and email, direct from their seatback personal video systems.

With 'ice', introduced in Emirates' first-ever Airbus A340-500 which began flying in December 2003, passengers have the unique ability to select and listen to any of the UK No.1 hits ever - a feature which has proved very popular with passengers.

Mike Simon, Emirates' Senior Vice President Corporate Communications said: "We have received rave reviews for our latest 'ice' feature - the UK No. 1 hits. Some of our passengers have remarked that now flying with us offers a double trip for the price of one - travelling to their destination in Emirates' luxurious comfort and the 'ice' system which takes them on a nostalgic journey back in time, reminding them of moments in their younger days when the songs were first released."

The 'ice' system is now equipped on 20 per cent of Emirates' fleet, including all Airbus A340-500s, four Boeing 777-200s and the two Boeing 777-300ERs, which joined the fleet just last month. All Emirates aircraft in the future will feature the 500+ channel 'ice' systems, and the airline is investing in retrofitting many existing aircraft.

Movies on 'ice' during April include 45 of the latest Hollywood releases and 28 all time classic movies including all three Lord of the Rings films and both Kill Bill volumes. Passengers can also choose to watch Gone with the Wind, which with a runtime of just under four hours, is perhaps the longest film ever shown on an aircraft. For younger flyers there are 25 Disney films including most of the classics. There are also nearly 25 films from Arabia, Asia and the Far East.

With over 50 TV channels to choose from, including fourteen comedy channels alone, passengers are kept entertained throughout their journey. In the Sport TV section, Emirates has recently added channels dedicated to horseracing and sailing - to mark the airline's sponsorship of these sports.

The audio section offers music from around the world - over 6,000 tracks of almost every genre imaginable. Categories also include recent CD releases, essential albums and audio books. There is also a very comprehensive collection of classical music and stand-up comedy.