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.
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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.
Emirates will deploy its modernized Airbus A380, featuring its new Premium Economy cabin, on the Dubai to Prague route for the first time starting June 1.
Emirates is phasing out its 15 high-density 615-seat A380s, retrofitting them with a new three-class layout including Premium Economy by November.
Emirates elevates its premium travel with the new Airbus A350-900 business class, part of a major fleet modernization to enhance passenger experience.
The 'Face of Emirates' offers a rare glimpse into the making of the airline's flagship inflight video, a key part of its global brand strategy.
UAE's top airlines announce a significant 2026 network expansion, adding new non-stop flights to destinations in Europe, North America, and Central Asia.
Emirates and Etihad lead a major 2026 expansion with new flights to Calgary and Helsinki; the move strengthens the UAE as a global aviation hub.
Emirates is reconfiguring its high-density Airbus A380 fleet to include premium economy; the move aims to boost revenue and enhance passenger comfort.
Dubai International Airport handled a record 95.2 million passengers in 2025; the growth cements its status as the world's busiest international hub.
Emirates' Adnan Kazim remains optimistic about India-UAE talks to ease the 65,000 weekly seat cap, which has restricted the airline's growth despite soaring travel demand.
Emirates is holding pilot recruitment roadshows across the UK, Belgium, and Netherlands in February to attract experienced commercial pilots for its expanding fleet.
Emirates will launch a second daily service to Tokyo Narita (NRT) on May 1, 2026, using a retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER, significantly boosting UAE-Japan capacity.
Emirates President Tim Clark confirmed interest in a larger Airbus A350-2000, signaling the airline's continued focus on high-capacity widebody jets.
Dubai showcased a massive model of Al Maktoum International Airport, projected to become the world's largest aviation hub with 260 million passengers annually.
Emirates, the Dubai flagship carrier, denied reports of resuming Tel Aviv flights, stating no firm plans exist amid simmering Middle East geopolitical tensions.
Indonesia's Director General of Civil Aviation confirmed withholding Emirates Airbus A380 flight permits to Bali, demanding concessions like more Indonesian crew and MRO involvement.
Emirates and Air Peace activated an interline agreement, expanding West and Central Africa's connectivity to Dubai and three London airports with single-ticket convenience.
Major Gulf carriers, including Emirates and Etihad, canceled over a dozen US flights from January 24-26 as Winter Storm Fern caused widespread North American disruption.
Major international carriers like Emirates, Turkish Airlines, and Icelandair are incentivizing passengers with discounted or free stopover programs to boost tourism and reduce jet lag.