Emirates to debut A380 to Delhi

Emirates 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. Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer said: “Emirates’ long-standing commitment to India is reflected in the continued rollout of our latest products, designed to enhance the travel experience. We are pleased to introduce our highly anticipated A380 services to Delhi, a vital gateway in our network, from October. Given the strong demand for travel to and from India, it is an honour to expand our A380 footprint in the country, with Delhi joining Mumbai and Bengaluru as our third A380 destination. We would like to thank the authorities for making this possible and value our continued partnership. We are also making our Premium Economy product more widely available across India to reach six gateways and close to half of our scheduled weekly flights. A host of other service enhancements are in the pipeline as a testament to our partnership with India and commitment to our customers.” In a series of operational enhancements that will elevate the customer experience for its Indian customers, Emirates’ signature Premium Economy cabins will be rolled out to six cities, on a mixed fleet consisting of Airbus A380, Airbus A350 and four-class configured Boeing 777 aircraft. Delhi-Dubai: Passengers on the Delhi–Dubai route will now enjoy expanded options, with four cabin classes on all daily services. Premium Economy will feature on EK513, operated by the much-loved A380, as well as on the Boeing 777-operated EK511, EK515 and EK517 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. Premium Economy across India: By the end of October, Emirates will offer Premium Economy to six Indian cities, and customers seeking additional comfort and privacy during their journeys can book seats on four daily services from Delhi, 12 weekly from Kolkata, 22 weekly from Mumbai, nine weekly from Ahmedabad, seven weekly from Bengaluru and two weekly from Kochi. As part of its ongoing commitment to India, Emirates is rolling out a series of enhancements to elevate the customer experience on the ground and in the air. The airline recently opened retail travel stores in Delhi and Mumbai, where customers can explore its innovative products and services with personalised support from highly trained staff. Stores in Hyderabad and Bengaluru are set to follow, along with a dedicated call centre in Mumbai. Emirates serves nine gateways across India – Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Thiruvananthapuram operating 167 weekly flights to Dubai and onward to its global network, spanning almost 140 destinations. Across four decades of service, each flight has been a catalyst, connecting people, enabling commerce, and driving progress and prosperity. Air India Express adds Bhopal to network Air India Express has added Bhopal to its expansive domestic network with daily services connecting the city with the national capital – Delhi and financial capital – Mumbai, starting 1 August 2026. With this addition, Air India Express has expanded its Madhya Pradesh operations to about 60 weekly flights across three of its major airports: Bhopal, Gwalior, and Indore. Air India Express will operate two daily flights on the Delhi- Bhopal route, and one daily flight on the Mumbai–Bhopal route. Additionally, the new service will enable guests from Bhopal to access one-stop connectivity to four international destinations – Abu Dhabi, Dammam, Muscat, and Sharjah – along with 16 domestic destinations including Bagdogra, Goa, Guwahati, Jammu, Kerala, and Varanasi across Air India Express’ network. Additionally, the airline has also launched a new international flight from Madhya Pradesh’s Indore airport connecting the city directly to Abu Dhabi. The new Indore-Abu Dhabi service will commence on 15 July, with three weekly flights on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Air India Express has recently announced three new international routes including Guwahati-Abu Dhabi, Guwahati-Dubai, and Navi Mumbai-Abu Dhabi. The airline today operates around 500 daily flights connecting 43 domestic and 16 international destinations supported by a growing fleet of over 100 aircraft.                              For Editorial Inquiries Contact: Editor Matt Driskill at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Head of Sales Sally Passey at [email protected]