Emirates Expands Premium Economy Network to 99 Destinations

Emirates has announced a major expansion of its Premium Economy offering, alongside a series of aircraft upgrades and redeployments across its global network, as part of efforts to enhance passenger experience and product consistency.

The airline confirmed that its Premium Economy network will grow to 99 destinations by the end of 2026, supported by its ongoing aircraft retrofit programme.

First Retrofitted High-Density A380 to Enter Service

Emirates will introduce its first retrofitted high-density Airbus A380 on 14 April. The aircraft, previously configured in a two-class layout, will be upgraded to a three-class configuration featuring 76 Business Class seats, 56 Premium Economy seats, and 437 Economy Class seats.

The newly upgraded A380 will initially operate flights EK903/904 between Dubai and Amman from 14 April to 31 May. From 1 June, it will be deployed on flights EK139/140 to Prague. By November, Emirates expects to complete the retrofit of all 15 of its two-class A380 aircraft into the new three-class configuration.

Expanded Deployments Across Key Markets

From March onwards, Emirates will roll out additional aircraft upgrades across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa, the Middle East and the Indian Ocean.

Europe and North America

• New York (JFK): From 1 April, flights EK201/202 will operate with a four-class retrofitted A380 on selected days, increasing to daily service from 1 June.

• Zurich: Beginning 1 March, flights EK085/086 will be served by a four-class A380 featuring Premium Economy, offering more than 1,500 weekly Premium Economy seats.

• Milan: From 10 May, flights EK101/102 will be operated with a retrofitted three-class Boeing 777-200LR equipped with Premium Economy.

• Dublin: From 25 October, flights EK165/166 will operate with a three-class retrofitted Boeing 777-200LR, ensuring all 21 weekly services to Dublin feature Premium Economy.

Asia

• Ho Chi Minh City: From 1 May, flights EK392/393 will be served by a three-class retrofitted Boeing 777-200LR, offering more than 600 weekly Premium Economy seats on double daily services.

• Hong Kong: Emirates will upgrade flights EK382/383 to an A380 from 1 October, transitioning to a retrofitted A380 with Premium Economy from 1 December.

Africa

• Entebbe: From 29 March, flights EK729/730 will be operated with the new Airbus A350.

Middle East

• Basra: Starting 1 May, flights EK945/946 will be served by a retrofitted four-class Boeing 777-300ER, providing Premium Economy across all five weekly services.

Indian Ocean

• Mauritius: From 29 March, flights EK709/710 will operate with a retrofitted three-class Boeing 777-200LR.

Additionally, Emirates will deploy a three-class A380 on flights EK362/363 between Dubai and Guangzhou from 1 October, offering First, Business and Economy Class seating.

The latest upgrades underscore Emirates’ commitment to modernising its fleet and delivering an enhanced and consistent onboard experience across its expanding global network.