Emirates is expanding its winter travel offering across Europe, with Premium Economy now available on flights to 31 of its 41 destinations across Europe and the UK, alongside additional flights and onward connections to popular winter sun destinations through Dubai.
The airline will
operate an average of 78 flights daily between Dubai and Europe throughout the
winter schedule, while adding 31 weekly flights to key leisure destinations and
international cities, including Cape Town, Nairobi, Phuket, Hanoi, Manila, Tokyo
Narita and Accra.
The expanded schedule
aims to provide European travellers with greater flexibility, whether
travelling directly to Dubai, connecting to destinations across Asia and Africa
or taking advantage of a stopover in the UAE.
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 to 31 European Destinations
Emirates' Premium
Economy cabin became available at Paris Charles de Gaulle on 25 October,
bringing the product to 31 of the airline's 41 European and UK destinations.
The expansion gives a
larger proportion of the airline's European customers access to the upgraded
cabin, which offers wider seats, additional legroom, enhanced dining and other
onboard amenities.
On Emirates' newest
Airbus A350 aircraft, the Premium Economy experience includes full-height
adjustable privacy screens, electric leg rests, wraparound U-Dream headrests
and wireless charging.
The expansion forms
part of the airline's multi-billion-dollar aircraft retrofit programme, which
has so far introduced updated cabin interiors across 108 aircraft.
The popular Emirates
A380 will also serve 21 European destinations during the winter season,
providing onward connections to another 21 destinations operated by the
aircraft, including Bangkok, Sydney and Tokyo.
Helsinki, the
airline's newest European destination, has also been integrated into its wider
network to provide connections to East and Southeast Asia, West Asia, the
Indian Ocean, Africa and Australasia.
Dubai Stopovers
Offer Additional Winter Experiences
Emirates is
encouraging passengers travelling east or south from Europe to consider
extending their journeys with a stopover in Dubai.
The winter season
offers opportunities to enjoy the city's beaches, outdoor dining, desert
activities and shopping attractions, alongside a wide range of hotels catering
to different budgets and travel preferences.
Dubai's seasonal
events calendar includes the Dubai Shopping Festival, Global Village, concerts,
festivals and New Year's Eve celebrations.
Passengers can arrange
stopover packages combining flights and hotel accommodation through Dubai
Experience or Emirates Holidays.
The airline's My
Emirates Pass programme also provides access to exclusive offers at hundreds of
restaurants, spas, attractions and retail outlets across the UAE, with
passengers required to present their boarding passes to access the benefits.
Emirates is also
offering additional booking flexibility for customers travelling to Dubai,
including unlimited free date changes, a complimentary 24-hour fare hold and
reduced refund fees.
Passengers can
purchase Emirates' Comprehensive Travel Cover, available in 27 countries, which
includes worldwide medical expenses, emergency evacuation, trip cancellation
and baggage protection. The policy also provides conflict-related medical
coverage of up to $25,000 and a complimentary trip extension of up to 30 days.
Partnership Network
Adds More Than 216 Destinations
Beyond its own
network, Emirates is expanding travel options through codeshare and interline
partnerships, providing European passengers with access to more than 216
additional destinations across the Far East, Africa and the Indian Ocean.
The partnerships allow
customers to book connecting journeys on a single ticket, with benefits
including through-checked baggage, frequent flyer rewards, lounge access and
coordinated connections.
Across the Far East,
35 partners, including Japan Airlines, Korean Air, Garuda Indonesia, Bangkok
Airways and Philippine Airlines, provide access to more than 123 cities.
Destinations include
resort and island locations such as Koh Samui, Phu Quoc and Langkawi, alongside
cities including Busan, Surabaya and Fukuoka.
Emirates has also
strengthened regional connectivity through new rail partnerships with Korail in
South Korea and Hong Kong Airport Direct, which provides connections to Macau.
In Africa,
partnerships with South African Airways, Airlink and Kenya Airways extend the
airline's reach to almost 75 destinations across the continent. These include
popular tourism and nature destinations such as Victoria Falls, Mount
Kilimanjaro and Volcanoes National Park.
Meanwhile, Indian
Ocean partners Maldivian, Air Seychelles and Air Mauritius provide connections
to island destinations, including the Maldives, Praslin and Madagascar.
Through increased Premium Economy availability, additional flights and an expanded partnership network, Emirates is seeking to strengthen its position in the European winter travel market while offering passengers more ways to reach leisure and business destinations worldwide. -TradeArabia News Service