Emirates expands upgraded A380 and 777 services, plans A350 deployment to Australia

Key routes opening with refreshed services include Bangkok from 1 July 2025, Hong Kong from 1 October, Nice and Perth in mid to late October, Madrid and Kuala Lumpur by 15 October, Frankfurt by mid-December, and both Phuket and Dublin from 1 December. Additionally, Adelaide will be the debut destination for the airline's long-range Airbus A350.

By the project’s completion, Emirates will have updated 51 aircraft, adding a capacity of 219 refreshed Airbus A380s and Boeing 777s, utilizing significant quantities of new materials for a refit effort set to modernize cabin experiences across their fleet. The refurbishment will include installing 8,512 new Premium Economy seats, overhauled Business Class seats, and updated Economy Class seating.

Kazim further stated: "The redoubling of our refurbishment programme efforts means that by the end of this year, Emirates will have established itself as one of the preeminent industry leaders offering Premium Economy seats. In the next two years, we will definitively cement our position as the industry leader in Premium Economy deployment."

Emirates has focused on maintaining high seat occupancy rates while expanding its Premium Economy offering. Its retrofit plans are extensive, with the workforce involved dedicating significant manpower resources to meet the airline's ambitious deadlines.