Emirates is one of the best and leading airlines in the world. It always aims to offer the best of class, meals and comfort to travellers. In 2022, the airline launched its Premium Economy class for passengers to enjoy luxury on a budget. For now, the premium economy seating option was available on flights to nine destinations globally, including US points New York JFK, San Francisco and Houston, in addition to London Heathrow, Sydney, Auckland, Christchurch, Melbourne and Singapore. However, now Emirates has announced the launch of the premium class option to India as well. From October 29, travellers will enjoy Premium Economy offering to and from Mumbai and Bengaluru. Read on for all the deets.
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Booking For Emirates Premium Economy Seats For India Can Be Done Via Their Website
Emirates’s flagship A380 aircraft will be operating to these two popular Indian destinations, featuring the new Premium Economy seats along with revived interiors that provide an elevated experience in all other cabin classes. Passengers flying Dubai-Mumbai route can book Emirates’ Premium Economy seats on EK500/501, while customers flying between Dubai and Bengaluru can book their flights on EK568/569.
For booking- travellers can book these seats via Emirates‘ website, Emirates sales offices and travel agencies for travel from 29 October. Furthermore, Emirates has also shared the route and timings for these flights. They are as follows:
Besides India, Premium Economy cabins will also debut to Los Angeles in July, bringing the number of routes offering the distinctive product to 12 by the end of 2023.
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The Emirates A380 is loved by customers for its spacious and comfortable cabins, and with the Premium Economy on the retrofitted aircraft, customers across all cabins will enjoy the refreshed interiors which sport Emirates’ signature ghaf tree motif.
Emirates Launches 28 New Routes To Africa
Besides this, Emirates, the world’s largest airline, has opened up 28 new routes to Africa as part of a new partnership with Kenya Airways. The new routes will allow Emirates to offer passengers more travel options to and from Africa, and it will also help to boost tourism to the continent.
The new routes include flights to:
- Accra, Ghana
- Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Antananarivo, Madagascar
- Banjul, Gambia
- Brazzaville, Republic of Congo
- Bujumbura, Burundi
- Casablanca, Morocco
- Conakry, Guinea
- Dakar, Senegal
- Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
- Freetown, Sierra Leone
- Gaborone, Botswana
- Harare, Zimbabwe
- Kigali, Rwanda
- Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Lilongwe, Malawi
- Luanda, Angola
- Lusaka, Zambia
- Malabo, Equatorial Guinea
- Maputo, Mozambique
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
- Port Louis, Mauritius
- Tunis, Tunisia
Emirates will operate the new routes using a fleet of Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, which are equipped with the latest in-flight entertainment and amenities. The new routes will also offer passengers access to Emirates’ global network, which includes over 160 destinations in 80 countries.
The opening of the new routes is a major boost for Emirates and Kenya Airways. The two airlines are now the only airlines that offer direct flights to all of the major cities in Africa. This will make it easier for passengers to travel to and from Africa, and it will also help to boost tourism to the continent.
This is also a major boost for the economies of Africa. The tourism industry is a major source of income for many African countries, and the new routes are expected to generate millions of dollars in revenue for the continent.
The opening of the new routes is a significant development for the aviation industry in Africa. It is a sign that the continent is becoming more accessible to the rest of the world, and it is a boost for the economies of many African countries.
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