Airlines

Emirates to offer Premium Economy on routes to India from October

Emirates said that beginning on October 29, passengers flying to and from Mumbai and Bengaluru will have access to its renowned Premium Economy service. These two well-known Indian destinations will be served by Emirates’ newly refurbished flagship A380 aircraft, which includes the new Premium Economy seats as well as updated interiors that raise the travel experience in all other cabin classes.

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Customers flying the Dubai-Mumbai route can reserve seats in Emirates‘ Premium Economy on EK500/501, while those flying the Dubai-Bengaluru route can reserve seats in the airline’s most recent premium economy product, featuring plush seats, more legroom, and an elevated dining experience. For travel beginning on October 29, seats can be reserved instantly through Emirates.com, Emirates sales offices, and travel agencies.

Emirates’ daily flights offering the Premium Economy experience to/ from Bengaluru and Mumbai will operate as follows:

Dates	Flight	Departure	Arrival	Aircraft type
From 29 October	EK500 (DXB/BOM)	21:50	02:15 (next day)	A380
From 29 October	EK568 (DXB/BLR)	21:25	02:30 (next day)
From 30 October	EK501 (BOM/DXB)	04:15	06:05
From 30 October	EK569 (BLR/DXB)	04:30	07:10

There are currently nine international destinations with Premium Economy service, including the US cities of New York JFK, San Francisco, and Houston as well as London Heathrow, Sydney, Auckland, Christchurch, Melbourne, and Singapore. By the end of 2023, 12 routes will be offering the unique service, including the July debut of Premium Economy cabins to Los Angeles.

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Customers in all cabins can take advantage of the updated interiors, which include Emirates’ distinctive ghaf tree theme, in addition to the addition of Premium Economy on the modified aircraft. The A380 aircraft has undergone renovations and aesthetic improvements that passengers can enjoy during their flights, including a blend of lovely designs and new colour palettes that are visible throughout the aircraft, in the carpets, wall coverings, and wood finishings.

Airlines

Air India Rolls Out A350s for Delhi-New York JFK and Newark Routes

In a major development for North American travelers, Air India has announced the deployment of its state-of-the-art Airbus A350-900 aircraft on two key routes: Delhi to New York and Delhi to Newark.

The service on the Delhi-New York route will commence on November 1, 2024, while the Delhi-Newark route will see its inaugural flight on January 2, 2025.

The introduction of the air india a350 will bring significant enhancements to Air India’s offerings, particularly with the launch of its Premium Economy class. air india retrofit This new class will feature 24 wide seats arranged in a 2-4-2 configuration, providing passengers with extra legroom and a more comfortable flying experience.

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“We are encouraged by the positive guest feedback we have received from the domestic deployment of our air india a350 interior to offer our hero product on the Delhi-New York JFK and Delhi-Newark routes. This is a significant leap forward for our U.S. operations that also underscores our commitment to continuous improvement,” said Campbell Wilson, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of Air India.

The A350’s Business class will set new standards with 28 private suites, each equipped with full-flat beds, direct aisle access, and personal wardrobes. Economy class will be configured to accommodate 264 passengers in a 3-4-3 layout. Across all cabins, passengers will enjoy the latest Panasonic eX3 in-flight entertainment system, offering over 2,200 hours of content.

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This strategic deployment marks a notable enhancement in Air India’s U.S. operations, with 60% of its flights to the U.S. now featuring new or upgraded cabin interiors. The air india new international routes currently operates 51 weekly flights to five U.S. destinations: New York JFK, Newark, Washington DC, Chicago, and San Francisco.

The revamped cabins, advanced in-flight entertainment systems, and improved service standards represent air india wifi commitment to providing a superior travel experience. “We believe this enhanced offering will solidify Air India’s position as a leading carrier and attract travellers seeking a world-class flying experience between India and the United States,” the airline stated.

Seats on these flights are now available for booking on Air India’s website, mobile app, and through travel agents, ensuring that passengers can easily plan their journeys on these newly upgraded routes.