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Emirates introduces retrofitted Boeing 777s with new Premium Economy seats to Kuala Lumpur

by Jeffrey Teruel - Founder/Editor-Flights in Asia
Published on September 28, 2025

Summary

Emirates is introducing is retrofitted Boeing 777 aircraft featuring its new Premium Economy seats on its flights to Kuala Lumpur.



Emirates is introducing is retrofitted Boeing 777 aircraft featuring its new Premium Economy seats on its flights to Kuala Lumpur.


The Dubai, UAE-based carrier announced the retrofitted aircraft will be deployed on its Dubai-Kuala Lumpur flights operating as EK347/EK347. 


From Dubai, EK346 departs at 0310H and arrives at 1425H. The return flight EK347 departs Kuala Lumpur at 1910H and arrives back at Dubai at 2210H. 


“Malaysia has been a key market for Emirates for nearly three decades. We are proud to introduce our latest generation and award-winning Premium Economy along with refreshed First, Business and Economy cabins to our travellers”, said Saeed Mubarak, Country Manager Emirates in Malaysia. “The new interiors bring more comfort and more choice, ensuring every passenger enjoys a seamless and consistent journey, no matter how they choose to fly. It’s a reflection of our continued investment and sets us apart in the industry by offering a redefined travel experience for millions of passengers worldwide.” 


According to Emirates, the airline has completed the upgrade of 67 of 219 aircraft. With the installation of its new Premium Economy seats on the retrofitted aircraft, Emirates will offer 2 million of the seats across its network by the end of 2025 to around 70 destinations. It will then be doubled to 4 million by 2026. 

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