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Emirates Sets Dates for Retrofitted 777s on Beirut and Beijing Routes

The four-class jets extend Emirates’ latest cabins to new priority markets.

Emirates will introduce retrofitted Boeing 777 aircraft with Premium Economy on Beirut flights from January and Beijing from February
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Overview

  • Flights EK953/954 between Dubai and Beirut switch to the upgraded Boeing 777 on January 6, 2026, with Premium Economy debuting on the route.
  • Beijing flights EK306/307 adopt the retrofitted 777 from February 1, 2026, making the city the fourth in mainland China to receive the new products.
  • Each four-class 777 is configured with 260 Economy seats, 24 Premium Economy seats, 40 Business Class seats in a 1-2-1 layout, and eight First Class Suites.
  • Beirut customers gain Emirates’ redesigned 1-2-1 Business Class with full aisle access for the first time alongside the new Premium Economy cabin.
  • Published schedules support onward connections, including Premium Economy links to cities across Australia, North America, Europe, Latin America, Africa, and the Gulf.