The Emirates A350 will be making its India debut on January 26, offering flights from Dubai to Ahmedabad and Mumbai.
“The Emirates A350 will make its debut in India on 26 January to Mumbai and Ahmedabad. The Airbus A350 now serves five destinations in the airline’s network,” said the airline.
Ahmedabad to Dubai flight
The daily flight from Ahmedabad to Dubai, EK539, will depart at 4.25 am and will arrive in Dubai at 6.15 am. The returning flight, EK538 will depart from Dubai at 10.50 pm, and arrive in Ahmedabad at 2.55 am (next day).
Mumbai to Dubai flight
The daily flight from Mumbai to Dubai, EK503 will depart from Mumbai at 7.20 pm and arrive in Dubai at 9.05 pm. The returning flight from Dubai to Mumbai, EK502 will depart at 1.15 pm and will arrive in Mumbai at 5.50 pm.
According to the airline, “The highly-anticipated launch of Emirates’ A350 services to the two Indian points follows the launch of operations to Edinburgh, Kuwait and Bahrain.”
Last January, Air India operated its maiden flight with the country’s first Airbus A350-900 with the carriers’ new livery on the Mumbai-Chennai sector.
The Airbus A350-900 has 316 seats and a three-class cabin configuration, including 28 private business suites with full-flat beds, 24 premium economy seats with extra legroom plus other amenities, and 264 spacious economy seats.
All seats have advanced features of in-flight entertainment systems, HD screens and new content in the aircraft fitted with Rolls Royce Trent XWB engines which are 20% more fuel efficient than other similar aircraft, ensuring reduced emissions and sustainable operations.