Emirates to debut A380 to Delhi from October
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The airline will roll out its signature Premium Economy cabins to six cities, on a mixed fleet consisting of Airbus A380, Airbus A350 and four-class configured Boeing 777 aircraft.
Emirates will introduce its flagship A380 to Delhi from October 25, making the Indian capital the third gateway in the country to be served by the iconic double-decker. The A380 will operate on flights EK512/513 in a four-class configuration, complementing the deployment of Emirates’ retrofitted B777 aircraft, also in a four-class layout featuring Premium Economy, across its three other daily flights.
With its Premium Economy cabin now available on all flights between Dubai and Delhi, Emirates brings its latest signature product to the route, reaffirming its commitment to elevated comfort for travellers to and from India. From October, Premium Economy will be offered on flights to six Indian cities: Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Kolkata and Kochi giving customers traveling to and from India greater choice when planning their travel.
Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer said, “Given the strong demand for travel to and from India, it is an honour to expand our A380 footprint in the country, with Delhi joining Mumbai and Bengaluru as our third A380 destination. We would like to thank the authorities for making this possible and value our continued partnership. We are also making our Premium Economy product more widely available across India to reach six gateways and close to half of our scheduled weekly flights. A host of other service enhancements are in the pipeline as a testament to our partnership with India and commitment to our customers.”
In a series of operational enhancements that will elevate the customer experience for its Indian customers, Emirates’ signature Premium Economy cabins will be rolled out to six cities, on a mixed fleet consisting of Airbus A380, Airbus A350 and four-class configured Boeing 777 aircraft. Passengers on the Delhi–Dubai route will have expanded options, with four cabin classes on all daily services. Premium Economy will feature on EK513, operated by the A380, as well as on the Boeing 777-operated EK511, EK515 and EK517
From October 25, Emirates' daily Kolkata–Dubai service, EK570/571, currently operated with a Boeing 777, will be served by the airline's next-generation A350, bringing its signature experiences, including Premium Economy, to the route. With flights EK572/573 operating five times weekly on a four-class retrofitted B777, Premium Economy will be available across all 12 weekly flights between Kolkata and Dubai.
By the end of October, Emirates will offer Premium Economy to six Indian cities, and customers can book seats on four daily services from Delhi, 12 weekly from Kolkata, 22 weekly from Mumbai, nine weekly from Ahmedabad, seven weekly from Bengaluru and two weekly from Kochi.
As part of its ongoing commitment to India, Emirates is rolling out a series of enhancements to elevate the customer experience on the ground and in the air.
The airline recently opened retail travel stores in Delhi and Mumbai, where customers can explore its innovative products and services with personalised support from highly trained staff. Stores in Hyderabad and Bengaluru are set to follow, along with a dedicated call centre in Mumbai.
Emirates serves nine gateways across India - Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Thiruvananthapuram operating 167 weekly flights to Dubai and onward to its global network, spanning almost 140 destinations.
