Emirates is raising the bar for premium air travel to the Maldives and Sri Lanka by introducing its renowned Premium Economy class on additional routes, operated by its retrofitted Boeing 777 aircraft.
Starting 18 July, Emirates will offer Premium Economy on the Dubai–Colombo route (flight EK650/651), becoming the second daily service to Sri Lanka with the upgraded cabin. Meanwhile, Premium Economy is now available on three daily flights to Malé (EK656/657 and EK660/661), giving Maldives-bound travellers an elevated in-flight experience.
Flight Schedule – Maldives
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EK656 departs Dubai at 02:30, arrives in Malé at 07:40
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EK657 returns from Malé at 09:15, arrives in Dubai at 12:15
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EK660 departs Dubai at 10:10, arrives in Malé at 15:30
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EK661 departs Malé at 18:25, arrives in Dubai at 21:25
Flight Schedule – Colombo
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EK650 departs Dubai at 02:40, arrives in Colombo at 08:35
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EK651 departs Colombo at 10:05, arrives in Dubai at 12:55
Emirates Premium Economy Features
The retrofitted Boeing 777 offers a four-class configuration:
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8 First Class suites
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40 Business Class seats (1-2-1 layout)
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24 Premium Economy seats (2-4-2 layout)
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256 Economy seats
Premium Economy highlights include:
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Ergonomically designed seats with 6-way adjustable headrests
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Generous 35kg checked baggage and 10kg carry-on allowance
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Spacious layout ideal for both business and leisure travellers
Passengers will also enjoy a 23-inch HD screen, ambient lighting, and modern cabin design reflecting the airline’s award-winning A380 interiors.
Seamless Booking Across the Network
With Premium Economy now available on over 40 routes, travellers flying to the Maldives or Colombo can book their entire journey in this class from origin to destination via:
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The Emirates App
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Travel agents and Emirates retail outlets
Commitment to Quality Travel
Emirates’ deployment of the Premium Economy product on high-demand leisure routes underscores its commitment to luxury, comfort, and innovation, giving more customers access to a world-class experience from take-off to landing.
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