Emirates is known for offering fantastic services to its customers. And if you happen to be someone who has plans of flying to the cultural capital of India AKA Kolkata, then you are in for some brilliant news. From July 18 onwards, Emirates will be expanding the service of its Premium Economy to the Dubai-Kolkata route, and we are here with the details.
Premium Economy To Be Launched On Dubai-Kolkata Route
From July 18 onwards, Emirates will be expanding its Premium Economy to the Dubai-Kolkata route. This comes after a strong customer response from Ahmedabad, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. With the rollout, it would be another milestone in the airlines commitment towards enhancing travel experience for Indians. Talking about the flights, passengers will be able to board the EK573/572 between Dubai and Kolkata to enjoy the award-winning Premium Economy.
What Sets It Apart From The Economy?

This class of the aircraft includes wide cream leather seats with increased legroom. With deeper recline and cushioned leg rest, it’s bound to make travel a lot easier. Not to mention, it also offers a curated in-flight dining on Royal Doulton China along with premium beverages. Complete with a 13.3-inch HD screen, there is Bluetooth headphone pairing and improved Wi-Fi for an entertainment-filled flight experience. Not to mention, with a generous bag allowance of 35 kgs in check-in and 10 kgs of carry-on. So, you can surely add in those extra few pairs of your favourite attire to your packing.
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What About Flight Times?
Coming back to the flights, these will operate four times a week. Yes, the flights will be operating on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. It will depart at 8:45 PM from Kolkata. The return flight will be departing from Dubai at 1:05 PM and arriving in Kolkata at 7:15 PM (local time).
So, if you also have plans to travel to Kolkata this summer, you might want to fly with Emirates.
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