DUBAI— Emirates Airline (EK) has enhanced its service offering by deploying its retrofitted Boeing 777 aircraft featuring Premium Economy cabins on select flights to Malé (MLE) and Colombo (CMB). This upgrade reflects the airline’s strategy to offer elevated travel experiences to customers on popular Indian Ocean routes.
Flights EK656/657 and EK660/661 between Dubai (DXB) and Malé, as well as EK650/651 to Colombo, will now feature refreshed four-class cabin configurations including the much-acclaimed Premium Economy seats.
Photo: By Anna Zvereva from Tallinn, Estonia – Emirates, A6-ENN, Boeing 777-31H ER, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=78143543Emirates 777 with Premium Economy
From 18 July, Emirates (EK) is expanding its Premium Economy product on two key leisure routes — Dubai to Malé (MLE) and Dubai to Colombo (CMB).
Flights EK656, EK657, EK660, and EK661 between Dubai and the Maldives are now operated using the airline’s retrofitted Boeing 777 aircraft.
These jets feature updated interiors and the new four-class layout, including the Premium Economy offering.
Similarly, Emirates flight EK650/651 between Dubai and Colombo will begin operating with the retrofitted Boeing 777 from mid-July.
This makes it the second daily flight to Sri Lanka to offer Premium Economy, complementing EK654/655, which uses the newer A350 aircraft already equipped with the four-class setup.
Premium Economy seating across these routes provides travelers with enhanced comfort, added legroom, and thoughtful cabin design, delivering a product positioned between Business and Economy classes.
Photo: Clément AlloingFlight Schedules and Aircraft Details:
Dubai–Malé (DXB–MLE):
- EK656 departs Dubai at 02:30, arrives Malé at 07:40
- EK657 departs Malé at 09:15, arrives Dubai at 12:15
- EK660 departs Dubai at 10:10, arrives Malé at 15:30
- EK661 departs Malé at 18:25, arrives Dubai at 21:25
Dubai–Colombo (DXB–CMB):
- EK650 departs Dubai at 02:40, arrives Colombo at 08:35
- EK651 departs Colombo at 10:05, arrives Dubai at 12:55
All flights operate daily with local times applicable.
Photo: By Curimedia – Flickr: Boeing 777-31H/ER Emirates A6-EGK, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=21324027Inside the Retrofitted Boeing 777
The four-class Boeing 777 includes:
- 8 First Class suites
- 40 Business Class seats in a 1-2-1 configuration with flatbeds, 23-inch HD screens, and mini-bars
- 24 Premium Economy seats in a 2-4-2 layout with 6-way adjustable headrests
- 256 Economy Class seats are designed for ergonomic comfort
The refreshed interiors are inspired by the airline’s flagship Airbus A380 design, particularly in Business Class, offering passengers a sense of space and luxury.
Premium Economy passengers benefit from larger seats, enhanced recline, improved meal service, and a generous baggage allowance of 35kg checked and 10kg cabin luggage.
Emirates currently offers four daily flights to Malé and multiple daily services to Colombo.
With more than 40 destinations now equipped with Premium Economy, travelers from various points in the Emirates network can enjoy a seamless and upgraded experience when transiting through Dubai.
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