Emirates Refits High-Density A380 Fleet for Premium Economy
Emirates is retrofitting its high-density A380 fleet, reducing total seats from 615 to 569 to add a premium economy cabin and expand business class.
Feb 21, 20264 min
BUSINESS
4 aviation articles tagged “Cabin Retrofit”
Emirates is retrofitting its high-density A380 fleet, reducing total seats from 615 to 569 to add a premium economy cabin and expand business class.
Delta Air Lines' Boeing 737-800 First Class cabin from Washington Dulles to Atlanta reportedly featured an unexpected seat, signaling potential fleet updates.
Lufthansa is upgrading its Airbus A380 business class fleet to a modern 1-2-1 layout with direct aisle access; the first retrofitted jet enters service by April 2026.
Lufthansa is initiating a major fleet modernization by retrofitting its eight Airbus A380-800 aircraft with a new Business Class cabin starting February 2026, offering direct aisle access.