Emirates Upgrades More Aircraft in Germany

Emirates is investing further in Germany by upgrading the aircraft serving Munich , Dusseldorf and Frankfurt.

The Airbus 340-300 currently deployed on one of Munich’s two daily flights, EK 051, will be replaced with a larger Boeing 777-300 from 25th March, giving a 36% boost to seat capacity.

Similarly, the A340-300 supporting one of the twice daily flights to Dusseldorf, EK 057, will be switched to a 777-300ER as of June 1, giving a 36% increase in the number of seats available.

Additionally, the A330-200 serving one of Frankfurt’s three daily flights, EK 043, will be upgraded to a 777-300ER from October 1, giving a 49% boost in seat capacity.

The 777 aircraft will be arranged, as before, in a three class configuration; First Class, Business Class and Economy Class.

The airline currently offers 63 flights a week to four gateways in Germany; Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg and Munich.

“Germany is one of our most important markets so we are constantly seeking ways to enhance our services, while responding to solid demand.

These aircraft upgrades will open up more seats to our customers travelling to and from Germany and further raise Emirates’ contribution to Germany’s tourism revenue,” said Salem Obaidalla, Emirates’ Senior Vice President, Commerc