Emirates Launches Upgraded 777 Aircraft on Tokyo/Haneda to Dubai Route, Premium Economy Available on All Japan Routes

Emirates has started deploying the Boeing 777-300ER retrofit aircraft on the Tokyo/Haneda to Dubai route.

The refurbished aircraft includes 24 seats in premium economy class arranged in a “2-4-2” configuration, whilst the business class seats have been refreshed to mirror those of the Airbus A380 model, laid out in a “1-2-1” configuration with 38 seats. A small bar offering snacks will also be installed. The economy class will have 256 seats.

Consequently, all three routes to Japan will begin offering premium economy class service and staggered-type business class seating.

Although initial deployment was scheduled for September 1, the refurbished aircraft began its service earlier, starting with the Dubai-bound EK312 flight (aircraft registration: A6-EQK) on August 31. This introduction to the Tokyo and Geneva routes marks the second city to receive the upgraded aircraft, aimed at strengthening the Japanese market.

Ultimately, the plan is to retrofit 81 Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, bringing the total to 191 aircraft when including the Airbus A380 models.

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