Emirates Airline unveils its swanky new Premium Economy cabin class that will go on sale from June 2022. The new business offering – which includes luxurious seats and extra-legroom will be available to Emirates passengers travelling on A380 routes from London, Paris, and Sydney departing from August.

The Dubai-based airline made the announcement at Arabian Travel Market and is the first major carrier in the Middle East to offer a Premium Economy cabin. Plans to expand on the launching “high-traffic” routes and introduce new cabin class flights to Christchurch, in New Zealand, are set to take place towards the end of this year.

President of Emirates Airline, Tim Clark said: “This November, we will begin our retrofit programme to install Premium Economy on 67 A380s and 53 Boeing 777s.”

He continued: “As with everything we do, Emirates Premium Economy will be exceptional in its class, with minute attention given to every aspect of the customer experience.”