Emirates adds more Premium Economy routes in Europe

Emirates is offering travellers more options this winter, with its Premium Economy cabin now available on flights to 31 of its 41 destinations across Europe and the UK. The airline is also increasing onward connections through Dubai to popular winter sun destinations.

During the winter schedule, Emirates will operate an average of 78 daily flights between Dubai and Europe. It is also adding 31 weekly flights to popular destinations, including Cape Town, Nairobi, Phuket, Hanoi, Manila, Tokyo Narita and Accra, giving travellers greater flexibility when planning their journeys.

Passengers can also opt for a stopover in Dubai, where winter offers opportunities to explore the city's beaches, desert experiences, dining and shopping attractions. The city also offers a wide range of hotels across different budget categories.

The Emirates A380 will also serve 21 European destinations this winter, offering connections to another 21 eastbound destinations operated by the airline, including Bangkok, Sydney and Tokyo.

Helsinki, Emirates' newest European destination, is also timed to provide onward connections across East and Southeast Asia, West Asia, the Indian Ocean, Africa and Australasia, giving Finnish travellers access to a range of winter sun destinations and resort retreats.

Through its codeshare and interline partnerships, Emirates is also offering travellers from Europe access to 216 additional destinations beyond its own network, spanning the Far East, Africa and the Indian Ocean.

“Winter is one of the busiest travel seasons for our customers in Europe, and we’re giving them more ways to enjoy it. Whether they want to discover somewhere new, unwind in the sun or spend time with family and friends, Dubai has lots to offer, but we’re also making it easier for them to reach the world’s most sought-after winter destinations beyond Dubai, with an expanded eastbound schedule and more of our popular Premium Economy seats deployed,” said Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer.

On 25 October, Paris Charles de Gaulle became the latest European destination to offer Emirates' Premium Economy cabin, bringing its availability to 31 of the airline's 41 destinations across Europe and the UK. The expansion makes the cabin accessible to a larger proportion of Emirates' European customers.

Emirates' Premium Economy offers passengers a more spacious travel experience, featuring wider seats, additional legroom, upgraded dining and other amenities. The cabin is also being further enhanced on the airline's newest Airbus A350 aircraft, where each seat features an adjustable full-height privacy screen, an electric leg rest, a wraparound U-Dream headrest and wireless charging.

The expansion is part of Emirates' multi-billion-dollar aircraft retrofit programme, which has so far introduced updated cabin interiors across 108 aircraft.

Travellers flying east or south from Europe this winter can turn their stopover in Dubai into a short holiday. The city's winter weather offers warm, sunny days for exploring beaches, enjoying desert activities, dining outdoors and visiting shopping destinations. Visitors can also choose from a wide range of hotels to suit different preferences and budgets.

Dubai's winter calendar also features major events and outdoor attractions, including the Dubai Shopping Festival, Global Village, concerts and festivals, culminating in New Year's Eve celebrations. Travellers can book stopover packages combining flights and hotel stays through Dubai Experience or Emirates Holidays. Through My Emirates Pass, passengers can also access exclusive offers at hundreds of restaurants, spas, attractions and retail outlets across the UAE by presenting their boarding passes.

Passengers travelling to Dubai can also benefit from unlimited free date changes on their bookings, a complimentary 24-hour fare hold and reduced refund fees. Emirates also offers Comprehensive Travel Cover in 27 countries, with benefits including worldwide medical expenses, emergency evacuation, trip cancellation and baggage cover. The policy also includes up to US$25,000 in medical expenses related to conflicts and a complimentary trip extension of up to 30 days.

Emirates' codeshare and interline partnerships extend its network beyond its own destinations, providing passengers travelling from Europe with access to more than 216 cities across the Far East, Africa and the Indian Ocean. Through these partnerships, travellers can book their entire journey on a single ticket, benefit from seamless connections and have their baggage checked through to their final destination. They can also access frequent flyer benefits and airport lounges, while enjoying greater flexibility and a wider choice of destinations.

Across the Far East, 35 airline partners, including Japan Airlines, Korean Air, Garuda Indonesia, Bangkok Airways and Philippine Airlines, provide connections to more than 123 cities. These include island destinations such as Koh Samui, Phu Quoc and Langkawi, as well as cities such as Busan, Surabaya and Fukuoka. Emirates has also expanded its regional connectivity through new rail partnerships with Korail in South Korea and Hong Kong Airport Direct to Macau.

In Africa, partnerships with airlines such as South African Airways, Airlink and Kenya Airways provide access to nearly 75 destinations across the continent, including attractions such as Victoria Falls, Mount Kilimanjaro and Volcanoes National Park.

Across the Indian Ocean, partnerships with Maldivian, Air Seychelles and Air Mauritius offer connections to island destinations ranging from the Maldives' atolls to Praslin and Madagascar.