Emirates continues to deploy its Premium Economy class on the European market and simultaneously strengthens its connections to sun destinations for the winter season 2026-2027. The airline now offers this cabin on flights serving 31 of its 41 destinations in Europe and the United Kingdom, following its introduction at Paris-Charles de Gaulle on October 25 last year. Many routes are indeed equipped with the latest version of Premium Economy.
For this winter season, Emirates is stepping up its operations to the Old Continent. The airline plans to operate an average of 78 daily flights between Dubai and Europe. It is also adding 31 weekly frequencies to several very popular destinations from Europe, namely Cape Town, Nairobi, Phuket, Hanoi, Manila, Tokyo-Narita and Accra. This additional capacity is expected to offer more flexibility to European travelers wishing to reach these leisure and/or business destinations.
The winter schedule also includes the service of 21 European destinations by the Airbus A380 aircraft. This aircraft enables connections to 21 other destinations on the Emirates network, including Bangkok, Sydney and Tokyo. Helsinki, the airline’s new European destination, also benefits from a schedule that promotes connections to Asia, Africa and Australasia.
An expanding Premium Economy cabin
The extension of Premium Economy is part of a multi-billion-dollar modernization program. To date, 108 aircraft have benefited from new interior modifications. The cabin offers more spacious seats, more legroom, and improved catering. On the new Airbus A350s, passengers have, among other things, a adjustable privacy screen, an electric footrest, and wireless charging.
For professionals and businesspeople, Emirates’ offering is not limited to its own network. Thanks to its codeshare and interline partners, the company provides access to an additional 216 destinations in the Far East, Africa and the Indian Ocean. Thirty-five Asian partners, including Japan Airlines, Korean Air, Garuda Indonesia, Bangkok Airways and Philippine Airlines, allow access to more than 123 cities. In Africa, South African Airways, Airlink and Kenya Airways serve nearly 75 destinations.
Emirates also encourages travelers to turn their connections into a stay in Dubai. The winter season is a favorable time for outdoor activities, beaches, desert excursions, and events such as the Dubai Shopping Festival and Global Village. Packages combining flights and hotels are marketed through Dubai Experience and Emirates Holidays, offering agencies an additional opportunity to build itineraries with stops along the way.
