Emirates has unveiled a significant expansion of its Premium Economy footprint, reinforcing its commitment to delivering a consistent and elevated onboard experience across its global network. The airline will introduce Premium Economy to 10 new cities while expanding services on additional flights in two existing destinations, supported by its growing fleet of retrofitted Boeing 777 aircraft and next-generation Airbus A350s.

As part of the expansion, Emirates will deploy its A350 aircraft on new daily services to Copenhagen, Phuket, and Cape Town, adding extra frequencies and enhancing connectivity ahead of the anticipated surge in summer travel demand. These additional services will complement existing schedules, offering passengers more flexibility, increased capacity, and access to Emirates’ latest cabin products.

By 1 July, Emirates will operate Premium Economy-equipped A380, Boeing 777, and A350 aircraft on more than 84 routes worldwide. Customers can expect the airline’s award-winning Premium Economy experience, featuring extra legroom, enhanced comfort, elevated dining options, and thoughtfully curated amenities, alongside upgraded Business and Economy Class cabins.

Additional Capacity to Copenhagen, Phuket and Cape Town

From 1 June, Emirates will introduce a second daily service between Dubai and Copenhagen, followed by a third daily service to Phuket and Cape Town from 1 July. All three additional frequencies will be operated using the airline’s latest A350 aircraft.

The new Dubai–Copenhagen service (EK153/154) will provide seamless onward connections via Dubai to key destinations across East Asia, including Bangkok, Bali, Manila, Tokyo Haneda, and Phuket, as well as convenient links to Colombo, Male, and major African cities such as Nairobi and Entebbe. Passengers from cities including Taipei, Kuala Lumpur, Melbourne, Sydney, Auckland, Delhi, and Bangalore will also benefit from improved connectivity to the Danish capital.

From 1 July, Emirates’ third daily service to Phuket (EK390/391) will offer early morning arrivals, catering to travellers connecting from major European gateways such as London, Paris, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, and Manchester, as well as from the Gulf region. The service also enables convenient onward connections from Phuket to multiple destinations across Europe and the Middle East.

Cape Town will also see a third daily frequency from 1 July, operated by the Emirates A350. The additional service strengthens connectivity to and from London, Dublin, Brussels, Mumbai, Australasia, and key Asian markets, catering to both leisure and corporate travel demand. Emirates’ Cape Town services have consistently recorded strong load factors, driven by growing inbound demand from the GCC and robust outbound traffic to Europe and the US East Coast.

Planned Premium Economy Route Expansions

Emirates’ Premium Economy rollout spans multiple regions. In Europe and North America, Barcelona and Mexico City will see Premium Economy-equipped Boeing 777 services from February, while Rome will transition to A350 operations from 29 March. Copenhagen’s second daily service will begin on 1 June.

Across Asia, Premium Economy will be introduced or expanded on routes to Cochin, Karachi, Taipei, and Phuket, supported by retrofitted Boeing 777 aircraft and A350 deployments. In Australia, Brisbane will receive daily services operated by a retrofitted four-class Boeing 777-300ER from 29 March.

In Africa, Addis Ababa will see daily Premium Economy services from 1 March, while Cape Town’s third daily flight will operate with the A350 from 1 July 2026. Middle East routes including Basra, Kuwait City, and Tehran will also transition to Premium Economy-equipped aircraft across selected frequencies.

Tickets for all services are available for booking on emirates.com, via the Emirates App, through online and offline travel agents, and at Emirates retail stores.