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

_May 20 13:56_

Tags: Emirates, loyalty program, policy change, airline, devaluation, program change

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

## Summary

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:
- 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

## Why it matters

Affects Emirates loyalty members and route planners.

## Sources cited

- [One Mile at a Time](https://onemileatatime.com/news/emirates-reconfiguring-airbus-a380-highest-capacity-plane) — Emirates Reconfiguring 615-Seat Airbus A380 (World’s Highest Capacity Plane)

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