Emirates Reconfigures High-Density A380s: Adds Premium Economy, Increases Business Class

Emirates is retrofitting its high-density Airbus A380s, replacing first class with a 56-seat premium economy cabin and increasing business class to 76 seats, reducing total capacity to 569

What happened

First class (14 seats) is removed.
Premium economy (56 seats) is introduced in the former first class location on the upper deck.
Business class is increased from 58 to 76 seats, matching the configuration of A380s with first class.
Economy remains at 437 seats on the lower deck. The upper deck will now be entirely dedicated to premium seating (business and premium economy). This change aligns the high-density fleet with the carrier's strategy to streamline premium offerings and capitalize on demand for premium economy

Emirates is reconfiguring its high-density Airbus A380s (registration A6-EUX is the first to enter service) as part of its broader premium economy rollout. The aircraft capacity is being reduced by approximately 8%, from 615 to 569 seats. Key changes to the cabin layout: