Emirates, one of the world’s biggest airlines, will add ‘premium economy’ seating options to and from Mumbai and Bengaluru by the end of this month to cash in on the persistent demand.
Emirates spent $2 billion to retrofit 67 Airbus A380 and 53 Boeing 777 to include the premium economy and enhance the whole cabin. The full-service Dubai-based carrier debuted its premium economy globally in August last year.
Emirates will offer 56 of these seats on the A380, the world’s biggest passenger plane, starting October 29 in a 2-4-2 configuration. The aircraft would have 14 first class, 76 business class and 370-370 economy seats as well.
