Emirates has revealed its plans to introduce a new Premium Economy class on flights connecting Dubai with Mumbai and Bangalore in India.
The upgraded class will include comfortable seating, premium in-flight dining, increased legroom, and an enhanced selection of entertainment for passengers.
Emirates marked the upcoming launch of Premium Economy in India with an exclusive tour of its four-class A380 aircraft in Mumbai, according to Arabian Business.
When this new cabin class becomes available on its A380 flights later this month, Emirates will become the first Middle East airline operating in Mumbai to provide this refined luxury experience.
Exclusive Preview of Emirates’ EK506 with Premium Economy
Emirates’ aircraft, bearing Premium Economy cabins and registered as EK506, landed at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (MIAL), granting MIAL airport officials, VIPs, travel agents, key corporate customers, and media an exclusive sneak peek of the forthcoming service.
Guides led visitors through the Premium Economy cabins, marking their debut on Emirates’ A380 service to Mumbai and Bangalore starting from October 29, and on outbound flights from these two cities to Dubai commencing on October 30.
Mohammad Sarhan, Emirates’ Vice President for India and Nepal, said: “Emirates Premium Economy has revolutionised travel for a growing segment of travellers looking to enhance their flying experience.”
“We’ve received an immense response from customers, who have opted to trade up to Premium Economy and embraced the new levels of comfort and luxury it provides at great value.”
“In line with the demand, we have seen on the ten routes where the product is already available, we anticipate it will be highly-popular in India as well.”
“With the ongoing surge in travel across our network, Premium Economy allows passengers to savour the perfect blend of luxury and affordability.”
“This underscores our ongoing commitment to customers and delivering on our ‘Fly Better’ promise. As we incorporate Premium Economy cabins across a growing number of aircraft, we hope to extend this option on more routes.”
CSMIA Excited to Partner with Emirates for Enhanced Passenger Experience
The CSMIA Spokesperson expressed delight in welcoming Emirates as they reconfigured and upgraded their service offering from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA).
“As Emirates extends its diverse range of services and extensive connectivity, CSMIA stands prepared to meet the modern-day mobility requirements with implementation of newer technology and digitalisation, thus contributing to a seamless passenger experience.”
“With Mumbai Airport’s world-class offerings, combined with Emirates’ commitment to premium comfort and excellence on board, we are excited to provide passengers with the finest experience from CSMIA.”
Emirates A380 Premium Economy: Luxurious Seating and Elevated Dining
Emirates’ A380 features 56 luxurious cream leather seats in the Premium Economy cabins, arranged in a 2-4-2 layout and located at the front of the main deck. This new cabin class provides spacious seating with a generous recline, extra legroom, and an elevated dining experience, along with various thoughtful and opulent features.
Travelers looking for an enhanced dining experience have the option to explore a diverse range of regional menus, featuring a variety of local flavors and an extensive beverage selection specifically for Premium Economy customers.
The inflight entertainment system, which now includes over 6,500 channels, has seen significant improvements, featuring a larger screen and an extensive collection of movies, TV shows, and albums in India’s regional languages, including Hindi, Marathi, and Kannada.
Emirates has undertaken one of the most extensive fleet retrofitting initiatives in aviation history.
Emirates’ Engineering team has embarked on a pioneering project to modernize 67 Airbus A380s and 53 Boeing 777 aircraft.
In addition to providing a refreshed appearance, the project will involve installing nearly 4,000 Premium Economy seats across 120 aircraft.
Travelers flying between Dubai and Mumbai can book Emirates’ Premium Economy seats on flights EK500/501, while those traveling between Dubai and Bengaluru can reserve their seats on flights EK568/569.
