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.
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 |
| 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 |
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.
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.
