Emirates to deploy A380 on Delhi route from October 25, premium economy to expand to six Indian cities
Emirates A380Emirates has announced that it will introduce its flagship Airbus A380 on the Dubai-Delhi route from October 25, 2026, making Delhi the third destination in India to be served by the airline’s. . .
Emirates A380Emirates has announced that it will introduce its flagship Airbus A380 on the Dubai-Delhi route from October 25, 2026, making Delhi the third destination in India to be served by the airline’s iconic double-decker aircraft after Mumbai and Bengaluru. The A380 will operate on flights EK512/513 in a four-class configuration, complementing the airline’s retrofitted Boeing 777 aircraft, which already operate the remaining three daily Delhi services with four-class cabins, including Premium Economy. With the deployment of the A380, Premium Economy will now be available on all daily flights between Dubai and Delhi. The cabin features cream leather seats with additional legroom and recline, enhanced dining served on chinaware and a range of premium amenities. From October, Emirates will offer Premium Economy on services to six Indian cities, Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Kolkata and Kochi, providing passengers with greater choice and comfort. Commenting on the announcement, Adnan Kazim, Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer, Emirates, said,Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer said, “Emirates’ longstanding commitment to India is reflected in the continued rollout of our latest products, designed to enhance the travel experience. We are pleased to introduce our highly anticipated A380 services to Delhi, a vital gateway in our network, from October. Given the strong demand for travel to and from India, it is an honour to expand our A380 footprint in the country, with Delhi joining Mumbai and Bengaluru as our third A380 destination. We would like to thank the authorities for making this possible and value our continued partnership. He added, “We are also making our Premium Economy product more widely available across India to reach six gateways and close to half of our scheduled weekly flights. A host of other service enhancements are in the pipeline as a testament to our partnership with India and commitment to our customers. ”Expanded Premium Economy NetworkEmirates Premium EconomyOn the Delhi-Dubai route, Premium Economy will be available on all four daily services, A380-operated EK513 and Boeing 777-operated EK511, EK515 and EK517. From October 25, Emirates will also deploy its Airbus A350 on the daily Kolkata-Dubai service (EK570/571), replacing the Boeing 777 currently operating the route. Together with the four-class retrofitted Boeing 777 operating EK572/573 five times a week, Premium Economy will be available on all 12 weekly flights between Kolkata and Dubai. By the end of October, Premium Economy will be offered on four daily flights from Delhi, 22 weekly from Mumbai, 12 weekly from Kolkata, nine weekly from Ahmedabad, seven weekly from Bengaluru, and two weekly from Kochi. Customer Experience EnhancementsEmirates also announced a series of customer service enhancements in India. The airline has recently opened Emirates travel stores in Delhi and Mumbai, with additional outlets planned in Hyderabad and Bengaluru, alongside a dedicated call centre in Mumbai. Onboard, passengers travelling from the airline’s nine Indian gateways, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Thiruvananthapuram, will continue to enjoy regionally inspired Indian cuisine, multilingual cabin crew and access to more than 6,500 channels of inflight entertainment, including content in Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Gujarati and Kannada. Emirates currently operates 167 weekly flights between India and Dubai, providing onward connectivity to nearly 140 destinations across its global network.