The first Emirates nose-to-tail retrofitted 777 has taken off from Geneva this week, showcase a new Emirates Business Class cabin. This complete revamp took just 37 days, placing it four days ahead of schedule. This is the first of Emirates 81 Boeing 777s to be refurbished as part of Emirates' US$3 billion investment in refitting their aircraft.

Emirates president said the redesign reflects that they are raising the industry benchmark for premium air travel. The new Emirates Business Class cabin offers customers a sense of exclusivity and privacy, complimented by best-in-class onboard products. The refurbished 777 will also feature a Premium Economy cabin, injecting modern sophistication into the flying experience, one that has been carefully designed for maximum comfort.

Emirates Business Class Features

This refurbishment project will see the Emirates’ Business Class match the iconic A380 experience. This features an inviting cabin with enhanced privacy for customers and thoughtful touches to make guests feel extra comfortable while flying.

The Business Class cabin offers 38 seats in a 1-2-1 configuration giving each guest aisle access. The ergonomic seat converts into a spacious fully flat bed, with a padded headrest for enhanced comfort. Around the seat there is also a personal mini-bar, dining table, and multiple charging outlets. The seat’s 23-inch touch screen is one of the biggest in the skies ensuring every customer can fully enjoy the airline’s award-winning entertainment system.

Along with the personal mini-bar, Emirate’s Business Class bar has also undergone a refurbishment to match the light interior. This makes a great space to stretch your legs and also grab a mid-flight snack.

Emirates Refurbishment Project

To deliver the first Boeing 777 refurbished aircraft, the airline used a total of:

• 330 square metres of carpets
• 340 laminate sheets
• 8,000 square feet of leather for First, Business and Premium Economy Class seats
• 800 metres of fabric for Economy Class seats
• 300 litres of paint

Emirates will be refurbishing another 80 Boeing 777 aircraft as part of their plan to deliver the best-in-industry products. In addition to Geneva, the airline will deploy its upgraded Boeing 777 to Tokyo Haneda and Brussels in the next few weeks, with more destinations to be served with this aircraft type to be announced soon. This will result in a number of destinations having the ability to experience the new offerings of Emirates Business Class.

In total, Emirates has earmarked 191 of their aircraft for a full facelift, making this the largest retrofit programme in the industry in scale and size. Once completed the airline will have installed 1,894 refreshed First-Class suites, 11,182 upgraded Business Class seats, 8,104 next-generation Premium Economy seats, and 21,814 Economy Class seats.

Launch Dates & Bookings

Flights featuring the refreshed Boeing 777s to these cities are now available for booking from as early as August! View our Emirates Business Class deal for more details on how you can snap up your Business Class ticket.

• Tokyo Haneda (EK 312/313) from 1 September
• Brussels (EK 183/184) from 11 September

By February 2025, the airline aims to serve over 26 cities with Premium Economy, with the A350 entering the fleet in September 2024 and more refurbished A380s and Boeing 777s joining the service soon after.

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