Emirates Introduces Premium Economy Service on Kolkata Route

Building on the successful rollout of its Premium Economy product in Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Ahmedabad, Emirates has now announced the introduction of its Premium Economy class on flights to and from Kolkata, effective 18 July 2025.

The move marks the continued expansion of Emirates’ award-winning offering across key Indian cities, with the aim of providing customers more choice when making travel plans.

Passengers traveling on the Dubai-Kolkata route can now book Premium Economy seats on flight EK573, which will operate four times weekly (Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays), departing Kolkata at 20:45 hrs and arriving in Dubai at 00:05 hrs. Flights to Kolkata, on EK572, depart Dubai at 13:05 hrs and arrive in Kolkata at 19:15 hrs. All times are local.

Tickets can be booked immediately by visiting emirates.com, for travel starting from 18 July. Tickets can also be booked on Emirates App, Emirates Retail stores, Emirates contact centre, or via travel agents.

The Premium Economy cabin is thoughtfully-designed to offer an enhanced experience, combining comfort and aesthetically-pleasing features, including wider cream leather seats, increased legroom, adjustable headrests, deeper seat recline and raised cushioned leg rests.

For those seeking additional comfort and privacy during their journeys, the understated luxury cabins offer a refined upgrade from Economy Class.

In-flight dining in Premium Economy includes a curated selection of regional dishes served on Royal Doulton fine china tableware with stainless steel cutlery. An extended beverage list featuring a variety of premium wines, exclusive beverages and refreshments is also available for passengers to relish.

Each seat is equipped with a 13.3-inch HD personal screen, offering access to a wide range of entertainment options on Emirates’ ice–in-flight entertainment system. Passengers also have the convenience of connecting their own headphones via Bluetooth while leveraging the improved Wi-Fi connectivity across certain aircraft.

Additionally, Premium Economy passengers can enjoy the generous checked-in baggage allowance of 35kg and a further 10kg of carry-on baggage.

On Emirates’ latest Boeing 777 aircraft, the Premium Economy cabin features 24 seats providing passengers with a spacious and elevated travel experience.

The product is now available across a growing number of aircraft in the airline’s fleet. Its introduction to Kolkata is testament to Emirates’ commitment to offering world-class travel options across India, reaffirming its position as a preferred carrier for discerning Indian travellers.

Emirates operates 11 flights per week from Kolkata to Dubai. In addition to EK572/573, which will feature Premium Economy and operates four times weekly, Emirates also operates EK570/571 daily between Kolkata and Dubai.