Emirates Expands Premium Economy in Europe and Adds Winter Connections

Emirates is enhancing its European offerings by introducing Premium Economy on flights to 31 of its 41 destinations across the continent and the United Kingdom. This move comes as part of the airline's winter schedule, which will see an average of 78 flights a day between Dubai and Europe. The expansion of Premium Economy aims to provide travelers with a more spacious and comfortable way to reach Dubai and the airline's wider network.

The airline is also increasing its onward connections through Dubai to popular winter sun destinations. Emirates will operate 31 weekly flights to cities such as Cape Town, Nairobi, Phuket, Hanoi, Manila, Tokyo Narita, and Accra. This will give travelers greater flexibility when planning their trips, allowing them to break their journey with a stopover in Dubai. The city's warm winter weather makes it an ideal time to explore its beaches, desert experiences, diverse gastronomy, and shopping.

The popular Emirates A380 will serve 21 European destinations this winter, providing seamless connectivity to another 21 eastbound destinations served by the airline's flagship. These destinations include Bangkok, Sydney, and Tokyo. Helsinki, Emirates' newest European destination, is strategically timed for onward connections across East and Southeast Asia, West Asia, the Indian Ocean, Africa, and Australasia.

Adnan Kazim, Emirates' Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer, emphasized that the airline is giving customers more ways to enjoy their winter travel. He stated that Dubai has lots to offer, and the airline is making it easier for customers to reach the world's most sought-after winter destinations beyond Dubai. The expansion of Premium Economy and the increased eastbound schedule are part of this effort.

On October 25, Paris Charles de Gaulle became the latest European gateway to offer Premium Economy. The cabin features roomier seats, extra legroom, elevated dining, and other thoughtful touches. On Emirates' newest Airbus A350s, each Premium Economy seat is equipped with a full-height privacy screen, an electric leg rest, and a wraparound U-Dream headrest.

Travelers heading east or south from Europe can turn their stop in Dubai into a mini-holiday. The winter months in Dubai include warm, sunny days ideal for exploring beaches, going on desert adventures, and enjoying the city's world-class shopping. Customers can book their Dubai stopover packages combining flights and hotel stays with Dubai Experience or Emirates Holidays.

Emirates' codeshare and interline partners extend its reach to more than 216 cities across the Far East, Africa, and Indian Ocean. Through these partnerships, travelers can book their entire journey on a single ticket and enjoy seamless connections, baggage checked through to their final destination, frequent flyer benefits, and lounge access.

Key points

• Emirates introduces Premium Economy on flights to 31 European destinations
• The airline adds more connections to winter sun destinations through Dubai
• Emirates' codeshare and interline partners extend its reach to over 216 cities