Emirates is set to introduce Boeing 777s with upgraded cabins to Hong Kong and seven more destinations on its route network.

The airline aims to serve 44 cities with its fleet of refurbished Boeing 777 and Airbus A380 aircraft by September 2025.

Hong Kong will become the second Chinese destination to be served with the retrofitted Emirates Boeing 777 on EK 382/383 starting 15 July 2025.

Emirates’ upgraded Boeing 777 will also operate to Kolkata starting 10 August on EK 572/573 with four weekly flights (Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday), while Colombo is set to receive the Boeing 777 with refreshed interiors also from 10 August on its daily EK 650/651 flights. The operation will complement the airline’s newly introduced A350 operations to Sri Lanka’s capital.

Reaffirming South Africa’s strategic importance as a major gateway in its African operations, Emirates will be introducing Premium Economy and refreshed Business Class cabins for the first time to Johannesburg and Cape Town. Johannesburg is set to receive the Emirates Boeing 777 on its daily EK 765/766 from 1 September and EK 761/762 services from 25 September. Cape Town will be served with the airline’s latest interiors on its daily EK 770/771 from 20 September.

Additionally, London Stansted will receive its second daily service with refreshed Boeing 777 interiors on EK 067/068 from 1 June.

Emirates has expanded its Boeing 777 and Airbus A380 fleet refurbishment programme to cover more than 220 aircraft, representing the aviation industry’s most ambitious retrofit undertaking—a US$5 billion investment dedicated to delivering the best products and exceptional customer experiences across its global network.

The refurbished Emirates Boeing 777 features a four-class configuration, headlined by Emirates’ signature Premium Economy and thoughtfully designed Business Class cabins. Emirates’ Boeing 777 Business Class seats come in a 1-2-1 arrangement, offering privacy, aisle access and space to work, lounge and indulge in restorative rest.

Refreshed Boeing 777s include 24 of the popular Premium Economy seats, along with 260 Economy Class seats.

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