Dubai-based airline Emirates has announced the introduction of its highly anticipated Premium Economy class on flights departing from Mumbai and Bengaluru, starting from October 30th. Passengers on these routes will have the opportunity to experience the new Premium Economy seats, which will be featured on Emirates' newly retrofitted flagship A380 aircraft. Along with the introduction of Premium Economy, the airline has also refreshed the interiors across all cabins, ensuring an elevated and luxurious travel experience.
Travelers flying between Dubai and Mumbai can book Emirates' Premium Economy seats on EK500/501, while those flying between Dubai and Bengaluru can book their seats on EK568/569. The Premium Economy class offers spacious and comfortable seating, increased legroom, and an enhanced dining experience. Bookings for these seats are now open on emirates.com, Emirates sales offices, and travel agencies, with travel dates available from October 30th.
Emirates' daily flights providing the Premium Economy experience between Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Dubai will follow the following schedule:
Dates
Flight
Departure
Arrival
Aircraft type
From 29 October
EK500 (DXB/BOM)
21:50
02:15 (next day)
A380
EK568 (DXB/BLR)
21:25
02:30 (next day)
From 30 October
EK501 (BOM/DXB)
04:15
06:05
EK569 (BLR/DXB)
04:30
07:10
*All times are local.
As Emirates continues to roll out retrofitted A380 aircraft with enhanced features, the Premium Economy class will be gradually expanded to more destinations worldwide. Currently, Premium Economy is available on flights to nine global destinations, including New York JFK, San Francisco, Houston, London Heathrow, Sydney, Auckland, Christchurch, Melbourne, and Singapore. In July, Premium Economy cabins will debut on flights to Los Angeles, and by the end of 2023, a total of 12 routes will offer this distinctive product.
Mohammed Sarhan, Emirates VP for India and Nepal, expressed excitement about the launch of Premium Economy in India, stating, "We are thrilled to introduce our highly anticipated Premium Economy offering to our valued customers in India. This elevated travel experience is in high demand among passengers across our network, whether they are traveling for leisure or business. We are delighted to extend this offering to Bengaluru and Mumbai, which are served by our iconic A380 aircraft."
Sarhan further explained that the introduction of Premium Economy is part of Emirates' commitment to providing an exceptional travel experience. The airline aims to offer customers more choices when traveling to Dubai and beyond, ensuring memorable journeys with enhanced passenger comfort and luxury. Additionally, all passengers will enjoy the refreshed interiors on the retrofitted A380 aircraft, featuring Emirates' signature tree motif.
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