Emirates to debut A380 to Delhi from October, Premium Economy to expand to six points in India

Emirates, the world's largest international airline, will introduce its flagship A380 to Delhi from 25 October, making the Indian capital the third gateway in the country to be served by the iconic double-decker. The A380 will operate on flights EK512/513 in a four-class configuration, complementing the deployment of Emirates' retrofitted B777 aircraft, also in a four-class layout featuring Premium Economy, across its three other daily flights.

A380 debut in Delhi
- Starting 25 October 2026, Emirates will operate its flagship Airbus A380 on the Delhi–Dubai route (flights EK512/513).
- Delhi becomes the third Indian gateway for the A380, joining Mumbai and Bengaluru.

Premium Economy expansion
- Premium Economy will be available on all flights between Dubai and Delhi.
- By the end of October, Emirates will offer Premium Economy across six Indian cities: Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Kolkata, and Kochi.
- The cabin features spacious cream leather seats, refined dining on chinaware, and enhanced amenities.

Kolkata-Dubai
- From 25 October, Emirates' daily Kolkata–Dubai service, EK570/571, currently operated with a Boeing 777, will be served by the airline's next-generation A350, bringing its signature experiences, including Premium Economy, to the route
- With flights EK572/573 operating five times weekly on a four-class retrofitted B777, Premium Economy will be available across all 12 weekly flights between Kolkata and Dubai.

Broader India commitment
- Emirates serves nine gateways in India with 167 weekly flights.
- New retail travel stores in Delhi and Mumbai, with Hyderabad and Bengaluru to follow.
- Regionally inspired menus, multilingual crew, and Bollywood/Tamil/Malayalam entertainment onboard.

In short, Emirates is doubling down on India with both luxury (A380 + Premium Economy) and local touches to make the experience more personalized for Indian travelers.