Published on

20/07/2026 - 12:22 GMT+2

Catching some Zs in economy class isn’t easy, and we’ve splashed plenty of cash on everything from eye masks to neck pillows in a bid to sleep better.

But for passengers flying with Emirates, there’s no need to buy anything to help in your quest for sleep because the airline has just unveiled a “game-changing” new headrest.

The U-Dream headrest, which is being rolled out across all of Emirates’ Airbus A350 aircraft and most of its Airbus A380s and Boeing 777s, features flexible side wings that mean you can sleep without your head falling forwards or sideways.