Emirates flights to Madrid just got a big upgrade
The DXB-based airline has just announced that its refreshed and revamped Boeing 777 aircraft will start flying to Madrid from Tuesday September 16.
Interiors on the refurbished planes have been given a significant upgrade with more comfortable furnishings, making long-haul flights from Dubai better than ever.
The Boeing 777 will depart daily from Dubai International Airport at 2.30pm GST and arrive in the Spanish capital at 8.20pm local time.
And the return flight will leave Madrid at 10.05pm local time and arrive in DXB at 7.10am the following day.
Madrid (Credit: Shutterstock)
The upgraded planes will offer seats in first class, business class, premium economy and economy.
In business class, seats now offer more privacy and comfort for customers with fully lie-flat seats in an updated 1-2-1 seating configuration.
The latest premium economy cabin has cream leather seats, increased legroom, adjustable headrests, deeper seat recline and raised cushioned leg rests.
And the spacious economy class now has new design elements.
Emirates has been undergoing a multibillion-dollar retrofit programme, which has seen much of its fleet upgraded already.
The airline has refurbished 61 aircraft, including 31 A380s and 30 Boeing 777s, and is set to eventually upgrade more than 220 aircraft with the latest cabin products available.
Madrid is one of the world's best places to visit, with all sorts of things for everyone to see and do.
From world heritage sites and magnificent art to two of the world's biggest football clubs, it's a place worth checking out at least once in your life.
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