Emirates is set to enhance its passenger experience by rolling out retrofitted Boeing 777 aircraft to eight additional destinations, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s ambitious fleet upgrade programme.
The carrier plans to serve 44 cities with refurbished Boeing 777 and Airbus A380 aircraft by September 2025, implementing a retrofit strategy that sees an aircraft receiving a comprehensive overhaul every three weeks, the airline said in a statement on Tuesday.
Key destinations in the upgrade programme include:
- Lisbon: Upgraded Boeing 777 cabins on EK 191/192 and EK 193/194 from June 1, 2025
- Dublin: New Business and Premium Economy cabins on EK 161/162 starting June 25
- Hong Kong: Retrofitted Boeing 777 on EK 382/383 from July 15
- Maldives: Enhanced interiors on EK 658/659 from 1 June, and EK 656/657 and EK 660/661 from July 15
- Kolkata: Upgraded Boeing 777 on EK 572/573 with four weekly flights from August 10
- Colombo: Refreshed interiors on daily EK 650/651 flights from August 10
- Johannesburg and Cape Town: Premium Economy and Business Class cabins debut from September 1 and 25
- London Stansted: Second daily service with refreshed Boeing 777 interiors on EK 067/068 from June 1
The retrofit programme represents a substantial $5 billion investment, covering more than 220 aircraft.
The refurbished Boeing 777 features a four-class configuration, including 24 Premium Economy seats and 260 Economy Class seats.
Business Class seats are configured in a 1-2-1 arrangement, offering privacy, aisle access, and spaces for work and relaxation.
Passengers can book tickets through the Emirates website, the Emirates App, Emirates Retail stores, and travel agents.
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