Emirates expands Premium Economy across Europe and adds Winter connections

Emirates is expanding travel options for European passengers this winter. The airline now offers Premium Economy on flights to 31 of its 41 destinations across Europe and the UK. In addition, Emirates winter flights provide more onward connections through Dubai to popular winter sun destinations worldwide.

During the winter schedule, Emirates will operate an average of 78 flights daily between Dubai and Europe. Furthermore, the airline is adding 31 weekly flights to popular winter destinations and major cities. These include Cape Town, Nairobi, Phuket, Hanoi, Manila, Tokyo Narita and Accra. The expanded schedule gives travellers greater flexibility when planning their journeys.

Passengers can also turn their journey into a stopover in Dubai. The winter season offers warm, sunny weather and opportunities to explore the city’s beaches, desert experiences and diverse gastronomy. Moreover, visitors can enjoy extensive shopping options and hotels across different budgets.

The popular Emirates A380 will serve 21 European destinations this winter. This also provides connections to another 21 eastbound destinations served by the airline’s flagship aircraft. These include Bangkok, Sydney and Tokyo.

Helsinki, Emirates’ newest European destination, also offers onward connections across East and Southeast Asia, West Asia, the Indian Ocean, Africa and Australasia. Consequently, Finnish travellers can access a wider selection of winter sun destinations and resort retreats.

Meanwhile, Emirates’ codeshare and interline partners extend travel options beyond its own network. Their combined reach provides European travellers with access to 216 additional destinations across the Far East, Africa and the Indian Ocean.

Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer, said: “Winter is one of the busiest travel seasons for our customers in Europe, and we’re giving them more ways to enjoy it. Whether they want to discover somewhere new, unwind in the sun or spend time with family and friends, Dubai has lots to offer, but we’re also making it easier for them to reach the world’s most sought-after winter destinations beyond Dubai, with an expanded eastbound schedule and more of our popular Premium Economy seats deployed.”

Premium Economy expands across Europe

On 25 October, Paris Charles de Gaulle became the latest European gateway to offer Premium Economy. This brings the cabin to 31 of Emirates’ 41 destinations across Europe and the UK. As a result, most customers travelling from Europe can now access the upgraded cabin.

Emirates Premium Economy offers a more spacious and comfortable journey to Dubai and the airline’s wider network. Passengers benefit from roomier seats, additional legroom, elevated dining and other thoughtful touches.

The airline is also introducing further cabin enhancements on its newest Airbus A350 aircraft. Each seat features a full-height privacy screen, which passengers can raise or lower at the touch of a button. Additional features include an electric leg rest, a wraparound U-Dream headrest and wireless charging.

The expansion forms part of Emirates’ multi-billion-dollar aircraft retrofit programme. So far, the programme has introduced the latest cabin interiors to 108 aircraft.

What additional Winter stopover opportunities does Dubai offer?

Travellers heading east or south from Europe can also extend their journey with a short stay in Dubai. The city’s winter weather provides warm, sunny days for beach visits and desert adventures. Visitors can also explore its diverse outdoor dining scene and shopping destinations.

Furthermore, Dubai offers hotels to suit different travel preferences and budgets. The winter season also brings some of the city’s largest events and outdoor attractions.

These include Dubai Shopping Festival and Global Village, the world’s most visited theme park*. The calendar also features concerts and festivals, leading up to the city’s New Year’s Eve celebrations.

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Customers can arrange stopover packages combining flights and hotel stays through Dubai Experience or Emirates Holidays. In addition, My Emirates Pass provides exclusive offers at hundreds of restaurants, spas, attractions and retail shops across the UAE. Customers can access these offers by showing their boarding pass.

Emirates also provides several booking benefits for customers travelling to Dubai. These include unlimited free date changes, a free 24-hour fare hold and reduced refund fees.

For additional protection, passengers can purchase Emirates’ Comprehensive Travel Cover. The policy is available in 27 countries and includes unlimited worldwide medical expenses, emergency evacuation, trip cancellation and baggage cover. It also provides conflict cover of up to US$25,000 in medical expenses and a free trip extension of up to 30 days.

Partnerships extend Emirates’ global network

Emirates’ codeshare and interline partnerships provide access to more than 216 cities beyond its own network. These destinations span the Far East, Africa and the Indian Ocean.

Through these established partnerships, passengers can book their entire journey on a single ticket. They also benefit from seamless connections, baggage checked through to their final destination, frequent flyer benefits and lounge access. Consequently, the partnerships offer greater destination choice and flexibility for European travellers.

Across the Far East, 35 partners provide access to more than 123 cities. These include Japan Airlines, Korean Air, Garuda Indonesia, Bangkok Airways and Philippine Airlines. The network covers island and resort destinations such as Koh Samui, Phu Quoc and Langkawi. It also includes cities such as Busan, Surabaya and Fukuoka.

Emirates has further strengthened its Far East network through new rail partnerships. These include Korail in South Korea and Hong Kong Airport Direct to Macau. In Africa, partners including South African Airways, Airlink and Kenya Airways connect passengers to almost 75 destinations across the continent. These include nature reserves, World Heritage Sites and safari destinations such as Victoria Falls, Mount Kilimanjaro and Volcanoes National Park.

Across the Indian Ocean, Maldivian, Air Seychelles and Air Mauritius provide connections to island destinations. Their networks cover the Maldives’ atolls, Praslin and Madagascar.

Through its expanded European schedule, additional Premium Economy availability and extensive partnership network, Emirates is increasing travel options for passengers during the winter season. The airline’s Dubai hub continues to connect European travellers with destinations across its global network.

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