Emirates to launch flagship airbus A380 on Dubai–Delhi route from October 25, expands premium economy in India

Emirates will begin operating its flagship Airbus A380 on the Dubai–Delhi route from October 25, making Delhi the third Indian city to receive regular flights by the airline’s double-decker aircraft.The airline said the A380 will replace one of its daily Dubai–Delhi services and will feature its four-class cabin configuration, including Premium Economy. The remaining three daily flights on the route will continue to be operated using retrofitted four-class Boeing 777 aircraft.With the addition of Delhi, Emirates’ A380 service in India will expand beyond Mumbai and Bengaluru, reflecting growing passenger demand on routes between India and Dubai.Announcing the expansion, Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer, said the move demonstrates the airline’s continued commitment to the Indian market. He added that the carrier is also increasing the availability of its Premium Economy cabin across the country to give travellers more options.From the end of October, Premium Economy will be available on Emirates flights serving six Indian cities: Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Kolkata and Kochi.According to the airline, nearly half of its scheduled weekly flights to India will offer Premium Economy by the end of October. Emirates also said it plans to introduce additional service enhancements as part of its continued investment in the Indian market.