DUBAI, 19 August 2024: Emirates will deploy newly retrofitted Boeing 777s to two more cities, Zurich and Riyadh, starting 1 October 2024*.
The airline will also layer on refurbished B777s to Geneva and Brussels operations, making them the first two cities in its network to sport refreshed B777 cabins on all flights.
The airline aims to offer customers more of its highly acclaimed Premium Economy product and newly configured business class cabin on the Boeing 777 in the coming weeks and months.
Enhanced B777s to serve more cities
- Emirates will operate its retrofitted Boeing 777 on EK85 and EK86 to Zurich starting 1 October 2024*.
- Emirates’ enhanced Boeing 777, featuring its latest cabins, will land in Riyadh for the first time, with EK819 and EK820 starting on 1 October 2024*. This will be the first debut of Emirates’ premium economy in the Middle East/GCC.
- From 22 September 2024*, Geneva will become the first city in the Emirates network to offer Premium Economy seats and newly refreshed Business Class cabins on all flights, with the introduction of the retrofitted B777 on EK 89 and EK 90.
- From 9 October 2024*, Emirates will operate its second retrofitted B777 to Brussels on EK 181 and EK 182 six times weekly.
With an expanded list of cities served by the refurbished Boeing 777 and A380 aircraft, Emirates offers customers more choice and a better experience in the skies across every cabin class. The airline plans to serve 28 cities with premium economy by the end of this year. So far, 25 aircraft have been retrofitted, with 17 more to undergo a facelift by December 2024.
The four-class Boeing 777 has six or eight first-class suites, 38 business class seats in a four-abreast arrangement, 24 premium economy seats in a 2-4-2 layout, and 260 economy class seats.
Customers flying in the new Emirates 777 Business Class can look forward to spacious seats, more privacy, and the luxury of uninterrupted sleep with a 180-degree fully reclined flatbed. With the middle seat removed, each 20.7-inch-wide soft leather seat offers aisle access for every customer, in addition to a personal mini-bar, a wooden table for dining or working, multiple charging outlets for personal devices, and new seat button controls.
Customers can expect to enjoy the finest culinary creations with full table service, including Royal Doulton fine bone china and exclusive cutlery, the best champagne and wine selection in the industry, and award-winning in-flight entertainment and service by the airline’s multi-national cabin crew.
The Emirates Boeing 777 premium economy’s 19.5-inch-wide cream leather seats, complemented by six-way adjustable headrests, offer more comfort with a 38-inch pitch that tilts back 8 inches for a relaxed recline. A calf and footrest support the in-flight cradle position in premium economy for added comfort, accessible in-seat charging points, a wooden dining area, and a side cocktail table.
The Emirates premium economy experience is rounded off with an elevated in-flight dining experience that includes elements inspired by business class, like a welcome drink, fine beverages, and gourmet dishes served on fine tableware.
Tickets can be booked on emirates.com, the Emirates App, or via both online and offline travel agents.
For more information on the new Emirates Boeing 777, visit: https://www.emirates.com/english/experience/our-fleet/the-new-boeing-777/
*Aircraft deployments may be advanced if released earlier from refurbishment.
