Emirates is accelerating its retrofit program to introduce the latest Premium Economy and Business Class cabins on key routes, enhancing a more consistent travel experience for passengers connecting through Dubai to destinations served by the airline’s A350s, retrofitted Boeing 777s, and A380s.
Starting 26 October, EK903 and EK904 to and from Amman will be operated by Airbus A380s featuring refreshed interiors and four cabin classes, including Premium Economy. This upgrade ensures travelers on these daily services can enjoy Emirates’ newest cabin products across all segments.
The Mumbai route will follow suit from 26 October, with EK504 and EK505 operating on retrofitted Boeing 777 aircraft. Passengers on these services will benefit from the airline’s updated cabin offerings as part of the broader retrofit push.
From 30 October, Emirates’ A350 experience will be on all nine weekly flights to Muscat, including the EK862 and EK863 services on Thursdays and Saturdays. This marks another route where Premium Economy and other signature cabin products will be consistently available on the carrier’s newest long-haul platforms.
A further retrofitted Boeing 777 will join the fleet for EK833 and EK834 services to Bahrain every Thursday from 4 December, meaning Bahrain will be exclusively served by aircraft equipped with Emirates signature cabins, including Premium Economy and refreshed Business Class.
Across its network, Emirates’ Premium Economy cabin will be offered on more than 635 flights each week. By winter, the airline plans to serve 68 cities with aircraft fitted with Premium Economy cabins, 36 of which will be exclusively equipped with the cabin.
The push toward Premium Economy aligns with growing demand for premium travel options. Emirates is strategically expanding its Premium Economy footprint to provide more seats and a broader network coverage for travelers seeking increased comfort and value on long-haul journeys.
By the end of 2025, Emirates expects to offer more than two million Premium Economy seats, up from just over 1.8 million seats today, underscoring a clear commitment to premium travel across its global network.
What this means for travelers
– Lounging and booking familiarity: Premium Economy will be available on a wider set of routes, including Amman, Mumbai, Muscat, and Bahrain, with consistent cabin standards across aircraft types.
– More seats, better options: The growth in Premium Economy seats signals greater choice for travelers who want comfort without switching to full Business Class on shorter or mid-length sectors.
– Seamless connections through Dubai: With the retrofit effort tied to aircraft serving Dubai connections, passengers can expect a smoother premium experience across connected destinations.
Summary
Emirates is expanding its Premium Economy footprint through a broad retrofit program, bringing refreshed cabins and the latest products to Amman, Mumbai, Muscat, and Bahrain, while increasing the number of weekly flights and destinations equipped with Premium Economy. The initiative reflects growing demand for premium travel and positions Emirates to offer more than two million Premium Economy seats by the end of 2025, with a wide and expanding network to match. A hopeful outlook for travelers who value comfort and consistency on long-haul journeys.