Emirates Rolls Out Upgraded A380s, 777s & A350s
Emirates has announced a significant expansion of its refurbished widebody fleet, unveiling new destinations for its upgraded Airbus A380s and Boeing 777s, alongside the rollout of its first long-range Airbus A350. The Dubai-based carrier said on April 28, 2025, that the latest phase of its cabin refresh programme will bring its signature premium experience—complete with Premium Economy and refreshed Business Class—to more than 70 cities worldwide.
The refreshed A380s will be redeployed on four key routes beginning in mid-2025. Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport will receive the jets from July, while Hong Kong and Nice Côte d’Azur airports will welcome the larger cabins from October. By the end of October, Perth becomes the westernmost Australian destination to operate Emirates’ latest A380 interiors, combining spacious seating and upgraded onboard amenities.
Emirates’ upgraded 777-300ERs will follow suit with deployments to five cities. Madrid and Kuala Lumpur will see the retrofitted jets from mid-October, bolstering capacity on Europe and Southeast Asia routes. Phuket joins the refreshed fleet in December, just ahead of the ski season in Europe, and Frankfurt and Dublin will also benefit from the enhanced cabins in the final quarter of the year, giving passengers more choice on popular business and leisure corridors.
Later in 2025, Emirates will introduce its first long-range A350-900, sending the modern twinjet to Adelaide from December 1. The A350 will feature the airline’s newest premium cabins and fuel-efficient design, marking the latest chapter in Emirates’ fleet modernisation strategy and filling out its network across Australia.
“The latest rollout of refurbished Airbus A380s and Boeing 777s and new A350s offer more opportunities for customers in over 70 dynamic cities and growing economies to enjoy our latest generation premium onboard experience combined with our award-winning service,” said Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer. He added that the airline’s rapid refurbishment efforts will establish it as a leader in Premium Economy seats by year-end and cement its position in the next two years.
On average, Emirates takes 22 days to retrofit an A380 and 18 days for a Boeing 777. With two aircraft emerging from the programme each month, the carrier is on track to have close to 40 percent of its fleet fitted with the latest interior upgrades by the end of 2025. Those cabins will include the expanded Premium Economy section—an industry first on Emirates—and a modernised Business Class featuring lie-flat seats, ambient lighting and advanced inflight entertainment systems.
By aligning its fleet refresh with key markets and seasonal demand, Emirates aims to enhance connectivity and customer choice while supporting its medium-term sustainability goals through more efficient aircraft operations. The coordinated introduction of upgraded cabins across A380s, 777s and A350s ensures a consistent travel experience for passengers on some of the world’s longest and most competitive air routes.
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