Emirates to introduce retrofitted 777s on Riyadh routes
Emirates' refurbished 777 Business Class cabin
Emirates has announced plans to introduce retrofitted 777s on its second and third daily flights between Dubai and Riyadh, starting from March 30 and May 7, respectively.
The move will offer passengers more opportunities to experience Emirates’ latest generation Business Class seats, as well as its Premium Economy product, the March 17 press release said.
The planned upgrades to the retrofitted Boeing 777s will make the Kingdom’s capital the first in the Middle East/GCC and among one of the few destinations in the airline’s network to be served exclusively with its latest retrofitted aircraft.
Emirates’ enhanced 777s will operate as follows:
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EK815 and EK816 operate with a refurbished Emirates 777 starting March 30
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From May 7, Emirates will operate the refurbished 777 on its third service, EK 817 and EK 818, starting with six flights per week; and from August 11 the aircraft will be deployed daily
The refurbished Emirates 777 was first introduced to Riyadh in October 2024 on flights EK819 and EK820. Following positive passenger feedback and demand, Emirates is expanding its 777 premium products for a better experience in the skies across every cabin class. The airline plans to increase its network of cities served by more of this fleet type in the coming weeks and months.
The latest refurbished Emirates 777s include Premium Economy seats arranged in a 2-4-2 layout, offering additional comfort and space. The upgraded Business Class cabin features a 1-2-1 configuration with direct aisle access, providing even more privacy and convenience. Emirates’ refurbished aircraft also boasts First Class suites and a refreshed Economy Class cabin.
