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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 Signs Deal for 100 Additional Airbus Aircraft

Air India, India’s leading global airline, has announced a significant expansion of its fleet with an order for 100 additional Airbus aircraft.

The new order includes 10 widebody A350s and 90 narrowbody A320 Family jets, featuring the A321neo. This latest purchase builds on the airline’s previous 2023 orders for 470 aircraft from Airbus and Boeing, marking another milestone in its ambitious growth plans.

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With this addition, Air India’s total orders with Airbus in 2023 now stand at 350 aircraft, comprising 40 A350s and 310 A320 Family jets. Currently, air india plane has 344 Airbus aircraft pending delivery, six of which have already joined its fleet.

To support its expanding A350 fleet, air india has partnered with Airbus to utilize its Flight Hour Services-Component (FHS-C). This comprehensive maintenance program will provide engineering services, integrated component solutions, a350-900 air india route Delhi, ensuring optimal reliability and performance for the airline’s A350 operations.

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Air India, the first Indian airline to operate the A350, offers an enhanced travel experience on these fuel-efficient aircraft, which are powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines.

The air india airbus a350 interior currently serve long-haul routes, including air india a350 routes non-stop flights from Delhi to London and New York, delivering superior passenger comfort and operational efficiency.

The A320 Family jets, powered by CFM LEAP 1-A engines, remain the backbone of Air India’s domestic and short-haul international operations. Renowned for their efficiency and reliability, these aircraft enable the air india new planes to provide millions of customers with world-class flying experiences.

With a total of 655 aircraft now on order from Airbus and Boeing, air india news is solidifying its position as a major global player while enhancing its service capabilities for a growing network.