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Emirates Upgrades A380 to Three-Class Layout

Airline Expands Premium Economy To 99 Points By End Of 2026

Emirates has confirmed that the first three-class layout upgrade on a high-density two-class Airbus A380 is nearing completion, with the first upgraded aircraft set to operate flights between Dubai and Amman from April 14, 2026. The airline plans to retrofit all 15 of its two-class A380s into the new three-class configuration by November 2026. As part of its latest update, Emirates also announced the expansion of its premium economy network to 99 points by the end of 2026. This development was first reported by AeroTime.

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    Source: AeroTime (RSS) JAN Tracker: SRCE-2026-1770894060391-2594
    URL: https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/two-class-emirates-a380-three-class-layout
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    Emirates Upgrades A380 to Three-Class Layout

    Airline Expands Premium Economy To 99 Points By End Of 2026

    Emirates has confirmed that the first three-class layout upgrade on a high-density two-class Airbus A380 is nearing completion, with the first upgraded aircraft set to operate flights between Dubai and Amman from April 14, 2026. The airline plans to retrofit all 15 of its two-class A380s into the new three-class configuration by November 2026. As part of its latest update, Emirates also announced the expansion of its premium economy network to 99 points by the end of 2026. This development was first reported by AeroTime.

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      Source: AeroTime (RSS) JAN Tracker: SRCE-2026-1770894060391-2594
      URL: https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/two-class-emirates-a380-three-class-layout
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