Emirates To Begin Airbus A350 Operations To Kuwait And Bahrain On January 8, 2024

Emirates is set to introduce its Airbus A350 to Kuwait and Bahrain earlier than planned. Starting 8 January, these locations will become the second and third destinations for this new aircraft. The airline announced this update in a recent statement. This move highlights Emirates' commitment to enhancing its fleet and offering advanced travel experiences.

The Airbus A350 will be used on specific flights to Kuwait and Bahrain. For Kuwait, it will operate on flights EK853 and EK854. Flight EK853 leaves Dubai at 01:25, reaching Kuwait at 02:15. The return flight, EK854, departs from Kuwait at 03:40, landing in Dubai at 06:25.

For Bahrain, the A350 will serve two out of three daily flights. Flight EK837 departs Dubai at 08:20, arriving in Bahrain by 08:40. The return flight, EK838, leaves Bahrain at 10:00 and reaches Dubai by 12:15. Another flight, EK839, takes off from Dubai at 16:00 and lands in Bahrain at 16:20. The return journey on EK840 departs Bahrain at 17:45 and arrives in Dubai by 20:00.

The Emirates A350 offers a total of 312 seats across three classes. It includes 32 Business Class lie-flat seats arranged in a 1-2-1 layout for privacy and comfort. There are also 21 Premium Economy seats set up in a 2-3-2 configuration, providing extra space. Additionally, the Economy Class features 259 seats in a spacious 3-3-3 arrangement.

Each cabin class on the A350 is equipped with modern amenities such as high ceilings and wider aisles for added comfort. Passengers can enjoy faster Wi-Fi connectivity and the latest version of the ice inflight entertainment system. This system provides a cinematic experience with a wide selection of media available on demand.

Service History and Fleet Expansion

Emirates has been flying to Kuwait since 1989 and currently operates 29 weekly flights to this destination. The introduction of the A350 marks the second aircraft type featuring Premium Economy cabins after the Boeing 777 was retrofitted in October 2024 with similar upgrades.

In addition to its services to Kuwait, Emirates runs 22 weekly flights to Bahrain using both Boeing 777s and Airbus A350s. This combination allows passengers more options while maintaining high standards of comfort across all classes.

The deployment of the Airbus A350 reflects Emirates' ongoing efforts to enhance passenger experience through advanced technology and improved cabin features. This strategic move aims to provide travellers with more comfort and convenience during their journeys with Emirates.

With inputs from WAM