Emirates introduces premium economy on Kolkata-Dubai route

Kolkata becomes the fourth Indian city to offer Emirates’ premium economy, following successful launches in Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Ahmedabad.

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Dubai-based airline Emirates has introduced its premium economy service on the Kolkata-Dubai route, expanding its upgraded travel offering to a fourth Indian city.

The premium economy cabin will be available on flights EK572/573 starting July 18, 2025. Flight EK573 will depart Kolkata at 8:45 p.m. (local time) and arrive in Dubai at 12:05 a.m.(local time) the next day, operating four times a week on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. The return flight, EK572, will leave Dubai at 1:05 p.m. and land in Kolkata at 7:15 p.m. All times are local.

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“We are delighted to introduce our highly-acclaimed premium economy experience to Kolkata, marking another significant milestone in our commitment to the Indian market. The response to our premium economy product in Mumbai, Bengaluru and Ahmedabad has been overwhelmingly positive, and we are confident that travellers in Kolkata will appreciate the blend of comfort, value, and thoughtful touches that make Emirates’ Premium Economy stand out,” said Mohammad Sarhan, Emirates’ vice president for India and Nepal.

The premium economy cabin features 24 cream leather seats with wider dimensions, deeper recline, raised leg rests, and adjustable headrests. The enhanced experience includes gourmet meals served on Royal Doulton china, a curated beverage list, and a 13.3-inch personal HD screen with Bluetooth headphone pairing and upgraded Wi-Fi connectivity.

Passengers also benefit from a 35kg checked baggage allowance and an additional 10kg for carry-on luggage.

Emirates currently operates 11 weekly flights between Kolkata and Dubai. Premium economy will be offered on EK572/573, while daily services on EK570/571 will continue with standard cabin classes.

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