Emirates was one of the last major carriers to adopt Premium Economy, and now it is rolling it out on most of its A380, A350, and Boeing 777 aircraft. In India, Emirates already offers the Premium Economy cabin to Mumbai, Bengaluru and Ahmedabad. Now, another new city is coming into the mix.
Emirates to introduce Boeing 777 equipped with Premium Economy to Kolkata.
Building on the rollout of its Premium Economy product in Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Ahmedabad, Emirates has announced the introduction of its Premium Economy class on flights to and from Kolkata, effective July 18, 2025. The move marks the continued expansion of Emirates’ award-winning offering across key Indian cities, providing customers with more choice when making travel plans.
Emirates operates 11 flights per week from Kolkata to Dubai. In addition to EK572/573, which will feature Premium Economy and operate four times weekly, Emirates also operates EK570/571 daily between Kolkata and Dubai.
The Premium Economy cabin is designed to offer an enhanced experience, combining comfort and aesthetically pleasing features, including wider, cream leather seats, increased legroom, adjustable headrests, deeper seat recline, and raised, cushioned leg rests. For those seeking additional comfort and privacy during their journeys, the understated luxury cabins offer a refined upgrade from Economy Class.
Emirates Premium Economy (image courtesy Emirates)
In-flight dining in Premium Economy features a curated selection of regional dishes, served on Royal Doulton fine china tableware paired with stainless steel cutlery. An extensive beverage list featuring a variety of premium wines, exclusive beverages, and refreshments is also available for passengers to enjoy.
Each seat is equipped with a 13.3-inch HD personal screen, providing access to a wide range of entertainment options on Emirates’ ice in-flight entertainment system. Passengers also have the convenience of connecting their headphones via Bluetooth while enjoying improved Wi-Fi connectivity on select aircraft.
Additionally, Premium Economy passengers can enjoy a generous checked baggage allowance of 35 kg and an additional 10 kg of carry-on baggage.
On Emirates’ latest Boeing 777 aircraft, the Premium Economy cabin features 24 seats, providing passengers with a spacious and elevated travel experience. The product is now available across a growing number of aircraft in the airline’s fleet. Its introduction to Kolkata is a testament to Emirates’ commitment to offering world-class travel options across India, reaffirming its position as a preferred carrier for discerning Indian travellers.
Mohammad Sarhan, Emirates’ VP – India and Nepal, said,
We are delighted to introduce our highly-acclaimed Premium Economy experience to Kolkata, marking another significant milestone in our commitment to the Indian market. The response to our Premium Economy product in Mumbai, Bengaluru and Ahmedabad has been overwhelmingly positive, and we are confident that travellers in Kolkata will appreciate the blend of comfort, value, and thoughtful touches that make Emirates’ Premium Economy stand out. We remain dedicated to elevating the travel experience for our customers and offering them more choice and flexibility.
The switch to Emirates’ Premium Economy cabin is primarily aimed at offering this option for their US and European connections in and out of Kolkata.
Bottomline
Emirates is set to introduce Premium Economy on its four-times-weekly flight between Kolkata and Dubai, aimed at offering the new product to connecting passengers arriving and departing from Kolkata. The switch to the new cabin will take effect on July 18, 2025, and the airline is already selling tickets on Emirates.com and via other channels.
What do you think of Emirates Premium Economy?
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It’s been a real surprise why Emirates has been Ignoring Delhi with its upgraded aircrafts. Be it A380 which has been serving Mumbai since long and now the premium economy which is yet to be launched here. I always beleived Delhi has been a premium market for Emirates. But always surprised by their Delhi ignorance.
@Raghinder, no surprise. In Delhi they play the frequency game, offering 4 flights a day. To offer the A380, they will have to combine two flights into one. Remember, overall, the India-Dubai market is capped at 60-65K seats, so, they have to play within that.