Emirates has announced that it will operate its refreshed Boeing B777 aircraft, featuring a Premium Economy cabin, on flights EK953 and EK954 between Dubai and Beirut from January 6, 2026, and on flights EK306 and EK307 between Dubai and Beijing from February 1, 2026.
For the Lebanese capital, Beirut, flight EK953 will depart Dubai at 15:40, arriving in Beirut at 17:00, while the return flight EK954 will depart Beirut at 19:45, arriving in Dubai at 00:50. All times are local times in Dubai and Beirut, according to a press release published on the Emirates website.
These timings offer seamless connections with major cities home to large Lebanese communities, such as Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, as well as New York, Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, Miami and Montreal. Travelers will enjoy a consistent Premium Economy experience on all legs of their journey, as many of these cities are served by refreshed Boeing B777 and Airbus A380 aircraft.
Beijing is the fourth city in mainland China to receive Emirates' latest aircraft and next-generation products, with travelers to and from Beijing experiencing Premium Economy for the first time, in addition to the new Business Class cabin in a 1-2-1 configuration.
Emirates flight EK306 departs Dubai at 03:20, arriving in Beijing at 14:45, while the return flight EK307 departs Beijing at 00:40, arriving in Dubai at 05:30. All times are local times in Dubai and Beijing.
Travelers from Beijing will be able to experience Premium Economy when flying to global destinations on the Emirates network, including London Heathrow, New York JFK, São Paulo, Johannesburg, Madrid, Malé and Lisbon, as well as major cities in the Gulf region such as Kuwait, Riyadh and Amman.
The new interior of the refreshed Boeing B777 has been designed with a four-class layout, with the aircraft featuring 260 seats in Economy Class, 24 seats in Premium Economy, 40 seats in Business Class in a 1-2-1 configuration, and 8 suites in First Class.
For bookings or more information, please visit emirates.com or use the Emirates app, Emirates retail stores, the contact center or authorized travel agents. A payment option via WeChat is also available on the Emirates website for customers in China.
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