Emirates, the world's largest international airline, plans to operate its newest Airbus A350 aircraft on all its flights to Baghdad, Iraq, which number seven a week, from 1 January 2026.
The Airbus A350 will replace the Boeing 777 that the airline currently operates four times a week on flights EK943 and EK944, allowing customers to enjoy the latest cabins and ensuring a more consistent travel experience on all flights.
The deployment of the Airbus A350 on all weekly flights to and from Baghdad is part of Emirates' commitment to delivering a "Fly Better" travel experience. The aircraft has three classes: 32 seats that convert into fully flat beds in a 1-2-1 layout in Business Class, 21 seats in a 2-3-2 layout in Premium Economy, and 259 seats in Economy Class in a 3-3-3 layout. The aircraft also offers an advanced entertainment experience thanks to the internationally award-winning ice inflight entertainment system, as well as wider aisles, quieter cabins and a lighting system designed to ease the effects of jet lag.
The allocation of Airbus A350 aircraft to all Baghdad flights underlines Emirates' long-standing commitment to Iraq and the region. The aircraft began serving the route last August on flights EK941 and EK942, according to the statement published on Emirates' official website.
