Emirates is the only airline in the region to offer Premium Economy, with a signature experience unmatched in the industry.
Emirates is the only airline in the region to offer Premium Economy, with a signature experience unmatched in the industry.

Overview:

Emirates expands its premium economy network to 99 cities by 2026, headlined by the deployment of the next-generation A350 aircraft to Entebbe.

KAMPALA, Uganda — Emirates will debut its next-generation Airbus A350 aircraft on the Dubai–Entebbe route starting March 29, marking a significant upgrade to its Ugandan operations.

The deployment of the A350 for flights EK729 and EK730 replaces older aircraft types and introduces the airline’s latest cabin products to the market. The next-generation aircraft is configured with 298 seats across three classes, featuring 32 business class seats, 28 in premium economy and 238 in economy class.

The move is part of a larger fleet modernization program that aims to bring Emirates’ premium economy offering to 99 destinations globally by the end of 2026.

In addition to the Entebbe upgrade, the airline is accelerating the retrofit of its existing fleet. By mid-April, Emirates expects to complete the overhaul of its first high-density A380, reconfiguring it into a three-class layout. That aircraft will initially serve Amman and Prague before the airline completes the retrofit of its entire 15-vessel two-class A380 fleet by November.

Other global route adjustments scheduled to begin this March include:

  • United States and Europe: New York JFK will receive four-class retrofitted A380 service four times weekly starting March 2. Zurich will offer premium economy starting March 1, while Milan and Dublin will receive retrofitted Boeing 777 service in May and October, respectively.
  • Asia-Pacific: Ho Chi Minh City will transition to retrofitted Boeing 777 service May 1. Hong Kong and Guangzhou will both see A380 service starting Oct. 1.
  • Middle East and Indian Ocean: Basra will offer premium economy across all five weekly flights starting May 1, and Mauritius will receive retrofitted Boeing 777 service beginning March 29.

Emirates noted that aircraft deployment may be advanced if refurbishment is completed earlier than projected. Tickets for the new A350 service to Entebbe are currently available for booking through the airline’s digital platforms and retail stores.