Bahrain becomes first Emirates destination to be exclusively served with Airbus A350

TDT | Manama

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Bahrain has become the first destination in the Emirates network to be exclusively served by the state-of-the-art Airbus A350, following the arrival of the airline’s third A350 at Bahrain International Airport on 2 June.

The milestone was marked by the deployment of Emirates’ third daily A350 flight (EK835), which departed Dubai at 0200 hrs and landed in Bahrain at 0215 hrs. The return flight, EK836, departed Bahrain at 0340 hrs and arrived in Dubai at 0605 hrs.

The strategic move aligns with Emirates' ‘Fly Better’ initiative, aimed at enhancing passenger experience and modernising its fleet. The Airbus A350 offers next-generation features, including 32 Business Class lie-flat seats in a 1-2-1 configuration, 21 Premium Economy seats in a 2-3-2 layout, and 259 Economy Class seats in a 3-3-3 layout.

Passengers can enjoy faster Wi-Fi, Emirates’ award-winning ice entertainment system, quieter cabins, higher ceilings, and advanced cabin lighting — all designed to maximise comfort and reduce travel fatigue.

Emirates' decision to deploy the A350 exclusively to Bahrain underscores its commitment to the Kingdom and highlights the strengthening ties between the two countries. The A350 currently operates on several short and medium-haul routes, including Amman, Kuwait, Edinburgh, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Colombo, and Tunis. Emirates plans to expand the A350 service to 17 cities by the end of 2025.