Emirates has expanded its Premium Economy offering to 31 of the 41 destinations it serves across Europe, including the United Kingdom, for the winter 2026 season. The airline has also added 31 weekly flights to selected destinations in Asia and Africa, while operating an average of 78 daily flights between Dubai and Europe.
The additional weekly services cover Cape Town, Nairobi, Phuket, Hanoi, Manila, Tokyo Narita and Accra, providing passengers with more travel options and connecting opportunities through Dubai during the winter season.
Emirates is also deploying its Airbus A380 aircraft to 21 European destinations this winter, offering connections through Dubai to another 21 destinations east of the city served by the same aircraft type, including Bangkok, Sydney and Tokyo.
Premium Economy Available Across 31 European Destinations
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport joined Emirates' European Premium Economy network on 25 October 2026, bringing the total number of destinations offering the cabin to 31 out of 41 across Europe and the United Kingdom.
The Premium Economy cabin features wider seats, additional legroom and enhanced dining services.
On the airline's latest Airbus A350 aircraft, the seats also feature electrically adjustable privacy dividers, leg rests, U-Dream headrests and wireless charging.
The expansion forms part of Emirates' multibillion-dollar fleet refurbishment programme, under which 108 aircraft have so far been equipped with updated cabin interiors.
Emirates Operates an Average of 78 Daily Flights Between Dubai and Europe
Emirates operates an average of 78 flights per day between Dubai and its European destinations during the winter schedule, alongside additional services to selected markets in Asia and Africa.
Helsinki, the airline's newest European destination, has a flight schedule designed to facilitate connections through Dubai to East and Southeast Asia, West Asia, the Indian Ocean, Africa and Australasia.
Adnan Kazim, Emirates' Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer, said the airline was increasing capacity and expanding Premium Economy availability across European markets to respond to winter travel demand.
He highlighted the importance of combining connectivity through Dubai with additional flights to markets experiencing strong demand.
Airline Partnerships Provide Access to More Than 216 Additional Destinations
Emirates' codeshare and interline partnerships provide passengers travelling from Europe with access to more than 216 additional destinations beyond its own network across the Far East, Africa and the Indian Ocean.
In the Far East, agreements with 35 airlines and other partners, including Japan Airlines, Korean Air, Garuda Indonesia, Bangkok Airways and Philippine Airlines, provide access to more than 123 cities.
The network includes destinations such as Koh Samui, Phu Quoc and Langkawi, alongside Busan, Surabaya and Fukuoka.
In Africa, Emirates' partnerships with South African Airways, Airlink and Kenya Airways provide connections to approximately 75 destinations across the continent.
The airline also works with Maldivian, Air Seychelles and Air Mauritius to expand travel options across Indian Ocean islands and destinations.
These partnerships allow eligible passengers to book connecting journeys on a single ticket, with baggage transfers to their final destination and access to applicable loyalty benefits.
Dubai Stopovers Offer Additional Winter Travel Options
Emirates is also promoting Dubai as a winter stopover destination for European passengers travelling to destinations further east or south.
Travellers can combine their flights with short stays in Dubai through packages offered by Emirates Holidays and Dubai Experience.
Winter activities include beaches, desert experiences, shopping and entertainment events, alongside accommodation options for different travel preferences and budgets.
The airline is also offering flexible booking options and selected travel benefits, supporting its strategy of positioning Dubai as both an international connecting hub and a winter tourism destination.
