- Emirates completed the first two-class A380 retrofit.
- The aircraft features 56 Premium Economy seats on the upper deck.
- Retrofit work took approximately 35,000 man-hours.
- Fifteen two-class A380 aircraft receive the same reconfiguration.
- The programme completed work on 95 aircraft so far.
Emirates has completed the retrofit of its first two-class A380 aircraft into a three-class configuration. The aircraft A6-EUX now operates between Dubai and Birmingham with 76 Business Class seats, 56 Premium Economy seats, and 437 Economy Class seats. Premium Economy appears on the upper deck for the first time in a 2-3-2 layout.
The in-house programme by Emirates Engineering involved 35,000 man-hours and more than 2,500 part types. The carrier removed 120 Economy seats on the upper deck to add Premium Economy and extra Business seats. Fifteen two-class A380 aircraft undergo this process.
Sir Tim Clark shared “The Emirates retrofit programme revolves around the central premise that we will offer our customers a truly elevated experience every time they choose to travel with us.”
