Emirates has revealed the initial list of destinations that will be served by its A350 aircraft, which are set to enter service in September 2024. The airline plans to add 10 new A350s to its fleet by March 31, 2025, and intends to operate these aircraft to nine destinations, offering passengers its latest cabin experiences.
The first batch of Emirates A350s will feature three cabin classes, including 32 Business Class seats, 21 Premium Economy seats, and 259 Economy Class seats. These aircraft will primarily serve short to medium-haul routes, with Bahrain being the first destination.
Emirates aims to enhance its Premium Economy product and introduce its new Business Class cabins on short and medium-haul routes in the Middle East, GCC, West Asia, and Europe. Adnan Kazim, Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer of Emirates Airline, stated, “The A350 will be a game-changer for Emirates, enabling us to serve regional points with superior operating efficiency and flexibility across the Middle East and GCC, West Asia and Europe.”
The A350 will begin scheduled service to the following cities:
- In the Middle East/GCC: Bahrain (from 15 September), Kuwait (from 16 September), and Muscat (from 1 December).
- In West Asia: Mumbai (from 27 October) and Ahmedabad (from 27 October).
- In Europe: Lyon (from 1 December), Bologna (from 1 December), and Edinburgh (rejoining the network from 4 November, with more details to follow).
Emirates plans to announce more destinations as new A350s join its fleet. The flights to A350 destinations are now available for booking on emirates.com, the Emirates App, or through travel agents.
The A350 boasts a spacious and quiet cabin, high ceilings, ample bin space, and customized mood lighting designed to reduce fatigue and jet lag. Additional details about the A350’s seats and cabin features will be revealed in the coming months.
Emirates has ordered 65 A350-900s, which will support the airline’s future growth and Dubai’s D33 economic agenda, aimed at adding 400 cities to Dubai’s foreign trade map over the next decade.
