Emirates has announced plans to introduce its newly refurbished Boeing 777 to two major cities, Zurich and Riyadh from 1 October 2024, expanding their Premium Economy offering. The airline will also lay on upgraded Boeing 777s to Geneva and Brussels, making them the first two cities in the Emirate’s network to have retrofitted cabins on all flights.

The Routes

More passengers flying with Emirates will get to experience its newly developed Premium Economy cabin on the Boeing 777 once they roll out over the next few weeks.

The refurbished Emirates Boeing 777s will run as follows:

• Starting from October 1, 2024, Emirates will operate to Zurich on its enhanced Boeing 777 and A380 aircraft.
• To Riyadh for the first time ever, Emirates’ upgraded Boeing 777 will feature its latest cabins. Flying as EK 819 and EK 820 from October 1, 2024, this will be the first debut of Emirates’ Premium Economy in the Middle East/GCC.
• Geneva will become the first city on the airline’s network to offer newly refreshed Business Class cabins and Premium Economy seats on all flights. From 22 September 2024, passengers flying to Geneva will experience the introduction of the retrofitted Boeing 777 on flight EK 89 and EK 90.
• Emirates will also operate its refurbished Boeing 777 to Brussels six times weekly, on flights EK 181 and EK 182 from 9 October, 2024.

With this expansion of newly refurbished aircrafts flying to major cities, Emirates will present customers with a better experience across every cabin class, not just Emirates Premium Economy. By the end of the year, Emirates aims to serve 28 cities with Premium Economy. Currently, 25 aircrafts have been enhanced, with 17 more to go by December 2024.

The Refurbished Premium Economy Class

On the Emirates Boeing 777, Premium Economy will feature 19.5-inch-wide seats, accompanied by a 6-way headrest. This will offer more comfort with a 38-inch pitch that moves back 8 inches for a relaxed recline.

Emirates Premium Economy seats will include a calf and footrest for additional comfort, plus in-seat charging points alongside a wooden side table for dining.

Guests will benefit from extra luxury, inspired by Emirates Business Class, including a welcome drink, premium beverages and an array of gourmet dishes served on fine tableware.

Other Upgrades to the Aircraft Cabins

Apart from the Emirates Premium Economy class upgrade, the four-class Boeing 777 is also made up of six to eight First Class suites, 38 Business Class seats, as well as 256 Economy Class seats.

First Class suites will include the latest technology with game-changing zero gravity seats and floor-to-ceiling privacy doors. Middle seats will also include virtual windows, so all passengers can enjoy the exterior views.

On the latest Boeing, Emirates Business Class guests can expect spacious seats, more privacy and the luxury of an uninterrupted sleep with a fully flat bed.

The upgraded Emirates Boeing 777s will also feature 260 of the latest Emirates Economy Class seats featuring generous legroom. Guests will also appreciate a splash of paint to the interior and the latest inflight entertainment on a 13.3-inch HD TV.

To book your next Premium Economy flight with Emirates, get in touch with an airfare specialist today!