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Emirates to deploy upgraded cabins on flights to 8 cities, debut A350 on Adelaide routes

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Emirates has announced plans to deploy upgraded Boeing 777 and Airbus A380 aircraft to eight additional cities, as well as introduce its first long-range Airbus A350 on Adelaide flights later this year. The announcement was shared in a post on X.

According to Emirates’ official media center, the airline will expand its refreshed fleet of Boeing 777 and Airbus A380 aircraft to serve eight more international cities over the coming months. Emirates confirmed that retrofitted Airbus A380s will be introduced to routes serving Bangkok, Hong Kong, Nice, and Perth, while upgraded Boeing 777s will operate flights to Madrid, Kuala Lumpur, Phuket, and Frankfurt. The announcement also noted that an additional retrofitted Boeing 777 service will be added to Dublin by July 2025.

As reported by Simple Flying, Emirates will debut its first Airbus A350 aircraft on flights between Dubai and Adelaide starting December 1, 2025. Simple Flying states that the Airbus A350 will be equipped with new Premium Economy cabins, redesigned Business Class seats, and the latest generation of Emirates' inflight entertainment systems. The article also mentioned that Emirates plans to use the A350 to boost flexibility and efficiency on long-range routes while maintaining a high standard of passenger comfort.

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Emirates has invested more than $2 billion into a massive fleet retrofit project, according to Emirates' corporate media releases. The retrofit includes installing the Premium Economy product on 120 aircraft—67 Airbus A380s and 53 Boeing 777s—while also completely refreshing First, Business, and Economy Class cabins with new color palettes and materials. Emirates confirmed that the entire project is progressing according to schedule, aiming for full completion by mid-2025.

Founded in 1985, Emirates is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), and operates more than 3,600 flights per week to over 150 destinations across six continents. According to Emirates' official corporate information, it is part of The Emirates Group and is recognized globally for its luxurious service standards, including award-winning inflight entertainment and premium cabin offerings. The airline maintains one of the youngest and most fuel-efficient widebody fleets in the world, consisting primarily of Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft.

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