Emirates to Introduce Refurbished Boeing 777-300ER on Dubai–Beirut and Dubai–Beijing/Capital Routes from 2026

Emirates, the airline based in Dubai, will deploy refurbished Boeing 777-300ER aircraft on its Dubai–Beirut and Dubai–Beijing/Capital routes.

The refurbished aircraft will be introduced on flights EK953/954 on the Dubai–Beirut route from January 6, 2026, and on flights EL306/307 on the Dubai–Beijing/Capital route from February 1, 2026.

The refurbished Boeing 777-300ER aircraft will feature a newly installed premium economy class with 24 seats arranged in a 2-4-2 configuration. The business class seats will be renewed in the same style as those on the Airbus A380 aircraft, with 38 seats arranged in a 1-2-1 configuration, and a small bar will be installed to offer light snacks. The economy class cabin will be equipped with 256 seats.

■ Timetable
EK953 Dubai (15:40) → Beirut (17:00)
EK954 Beirut (19:45) → Dubai (00:50+1)

EK306 Dubai (15:20) → Beijing/Capital (14:45)
EK307 Beijing/Capital (00:40) → Dubai (17:30)

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