Emirates to Launch Retrofitted Boeing 777 on Vienna Route

Photo : Dubai Government Media Office

Emirates, the biggest international airline in the world, has shared exciting news for travelers. Starting January 3, 2025, Emirates will use its improved Boeing 777 plane for flights between Dubai and Vienna. These flights are EK125 and EK126. Vienna will become the fourth city in Europe to get this special plane with four types of seating.

Flight Details and Booking

Flight EK125 will leave Dubai at 3:40 PM and arrive in Vienna at 6:50 PM local time. The return flight, EK126, will leave Vienna at 9:45 PM and land in Dubai at 6:25 AM the next day. Tickets can be booked on the Emirates website, the Emirates App, or through travel agents. You can also visit Emirates stores to book.

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What’s Special About This Plane?

The upgraded Boeing 777 has many features to make flying more comfortable and enjoyable for everyone. It has:

• First Class: 8 private suites where passengers can enjoy luxury and privacy.
• Business Class: 40 seats in a 1-2-1 layout. Each seat is next to the aisle and can turn into a flatbed for sleeping. The seats have a 23-inch HD screen for watching movies and shows. The cabin has a modern design with soft leather seats, wooden details, and a mini-bar.
• Premium Economy: 24 seats in a 2-4-2 setup. These seats are bigger and more comfortable, with headrests that can be adjusted. This class is great for people traveling for work or a holiday.
• Economy Class: 256 seats designed to give passengers more space and comfort.

Emirates’ new plane also has updated designs inside, better entertainment options, and more space for passengers.

Emirates’ Plan to Upgrade Planes

Emirates is working on a big plan to improve its planes. So far, it has added 10 upgraded Boeing 777 planes to its flights. These planes are now flying to cities like Geneva, Zurich, Brussels, Haneda, Riyadh, Kuwait, Dammam, and Chicago. Vienna is the latest city to get this improved plane.

Emirates and Vienna’s Connection

Emirates has been flying to Vienna for 20 years. It has two flights every day between Dubai and Vienna. These flights use a mix of Boeing 777 and A380 planes, offering more than 1,000 seats daily. Since 2004, Emirates has flown more than 5 million passengers between Dubai and Vienna.

Emirates is not just about flying people. It also helps businesses in Austria by transporting goods. Over the last 10 years, Emirates has moved nearly 250,000 tonnes of cargo to and from Vienna. The airline also hires people from Austria to work as cabin crew, showing its support for the local community.