50 SKY SHADES - World aviation news

Emirates to elevate travel on routes to Mauritius, with the introduction of Premium Economy from 1 September

Download: Printable PDF Date: 29 Aug 2026 17:19 (UTC) category:
Publisher:
Emirates to elevate travel on routes to Mauritius, with the introduction of Premium Economy from 1 September - Airlines publisher
Dana Ermolenko
Country: United Arab Emirates Aircraft: Airplanes Airline: Emirates

Emirates will introduce its highly-acclaimed Premium Economy cabin on two of its three daily flights between Mauritius and Dubai from 1 September 2026, providing Mauritian travellers with a new level of comfort and greater choice when travelling to Dubai and onwards across the airline’s global network. Premium Economy will be available on flights EK703/704, operated by Emirates’ iconic A380, and EK709/710, operated by a retrofitted Boeing 777. Both widebody aircraft will operate in three-class configurations, offering expanded options and more choice to suit traveller’s preferences when booking flights from and to Mauritius.

Emirates’ flagship A380 aircraft operating flights EK703/704 will feature 76 Business Class seats, 56 seats in Premium Economy and 437 Economy Class seats, while the Boeing 777 operating EK709/710 will offer 38 Business Class seats, 24 Premium Economy seats and 214 Economy Class seats.

Oomar Ramtoola, Emirates’ Manager for the Indian Ocean Islands, commented: “Mauritius has always been an important market for Emirates, and the introduction of Premium Economy on the route is another demonstration of our continued commitment to our Mauritian customers as well as the nation’s travel and tourism industry. Emirates’ Premium Economy offering provides travellers with an attractive proposition, with stylish and elevated cabins for those seeking additional comfort and privacy for longer journeys. Driven by our commitment to Mauritius and the evolving needs of customers across our network, we are immensely proud to expand our offerings by  introducing Premium Economy and other inflight enhancements that will elevate the travel experience for customers on the Mauritius-Dubai route – all designed to provide exceptional value for travellers. With the steady roll out of Emirates’ Premium Economy, the enhanced offering is now available on an extensive network of routes, so our customers from Mauritius will be glad to know they can enjoy the signature experience to Dubai and onwards to 70 destinations in Europe, Asia and the Americas.”

Among the popular destinations where customers from Mauritius can enjoy Premium Economy throughout the entire journey, with a connection in Dubai, are select flights to Bangkok, and all six daily services to London Heathrow, among others. Emirates Premium Economy has been designed for customers looking for additional space, comfort and an elevated inflight experience. Each 19.5-inch seat offers generous legroom and recline, together with six-way adjustable headrests, a footrest, in-seat charging points, a wood-finished side cocktail table and a 13.3-inch personal entertainment screen.

Customers travelling in Premium Economy can look forward to a distinctive dining experience, beginning with a welcome drink served in fine glassware as well as meals prepared with seasonal ingredients and served on Royal Doulton china and complemented by an extended beverage selection.Emirates’ customers travelling in Premium Economy cabins are also provided with sustainable amenity kits, blankets and generously sized pillows designed specifically for the cabin. Additional benefits include priority boarding and access to a dedicated Premium Economy check-in area at Dubai International airport.

Emirates has been operating in Mauritius since 2002 and since then has been actively promoting the preferred holiday destination to its global customers and driving growth in demand. The deployment of Emirates’ latest-generation cabins to Mauritius forms part of the airline’s ongoing investment in the market. Customers can book Premium Economy from Mauritius through emirates.com, the Emirates Travel Store at the Docks 2, Caudan or their preferred travel agent.





Recommended

Textron Aviation helps shape tomorrow’s workforce through Kansas’ first aviation youth apprenticeship initiative

As the first aviation company in Kansas to introduce state-registered youth apprenticeships through the Kansas Office of Apprenticeships, Textron Aviation is taking a leading role in workforce develop...

British Airways unveils new Terminal 5 lounge, marking the next phase of Heathrow transformation

British Airways has unveiled the next phase of its Heathrow lounge transformation programme, marking the beginning of a significant investment aimed at modernising every lounge across the airport in t...

Etihad Airways and Ibom Air launch interline partnership linking Nigeria to Etihad’s global network

Etihad Airways has signed an interline agreement with Nigerian airline Ibom Air, enabling travellers to connect seamlessly beyond Lagos and Accra to five destinations across Nigeria on a single t...

Cessna Skyhawk Veris VR flight training device set for NBAA-BACE debut in Las Vegas

TRU Simulation + Training Inc. will showcase its Veris Virtual Reality Flight Training Device (FTD) for the Cessna Skyhawk at NBAA-BACE 2026, marking the simulator's first appearance at the indust...

Android Apps development in Riga, Latvia