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Emirates Business Class on the A350: Kolkata This Week, Mauritius From November 1

Emirates business class on the airline's newest aircraft is reaching more of the map. Emirates' A350 took over its Kolkata flights on October 25, and on October 22 the airline announced that the A350 will fly its daily Dubai to Mauritius service from November 1.

At a glance

Emirates Business Class on the A350 at a glance

Aircraft
Airbus A350-900, 298 seats
Cabins
32 Business, 28 Premium Economy, 238 Economy
Kolkata
A350 from October 25; 12 flights a week
Mauritius
Daily EK709/710 on the A350 from November 1
Business seat
1-2-1, fully flat, 20-inch 4K screen

Emirates business class

Emirates business class on the A350

The A350-900 is Emirates' latest-generation aircraft, and this autumn it takes the place of the Boeing 777 on two more routes from Dubai. On the Mauritius service, the airline's A350 carries 298 passengers in three cabins: 32 in Business Class, 28 in Premium Economy and 238 in Economy.

Business Class is laid out 1-2-1, so every seat has direct aisle access. Each fully flat seat comes with a 20-inch 4K screen, a personal mini-bar, wireless charging and a Bulgari amenity kit. Premium Economy, in a 2-3-2 layout, adds 13.3-inch screens, in-seat charging, priority boarding, a dedicated check-in area in Dubai and up to 35 kilograms of baggage. Economy passengers have 13.3-inch 4K touchscreens with Bluetooth connectivity.

Kolkata, from October 25

On Sunday, October 25, the A350 began flying Emirates' EK570 and EK571 between Dubai and Kolkata, replacing the Boeing 777-300ER as part of the airline's winter schedule. Weekly flights rose from 11 to 12. Kolkata Airport marked the first arrival with a traditional water cannon salute, and its director, Vikram Singh, welcomed the larger schedule as a sign of growing demand.

Mauritius, from November 1

From November 1, the A350 takes over the daily EK709 and EK710 to Mauritius. EK709 leaves Dubai at 7:55 a.m. and reaches Mauritius at 2:40 p.m.; EK710 leaves Mauritius at 6:30 p.m. and lands in Dubai at 1:10 a.m. the next day. Emirates also flies two daily A380 services to the island. Oomar Ramtoola, Emirates' Manager for the Indian Ocean Islands, called the A350's arrival another important step in the airline's investment in Mauritius.

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Three cabins at a glance

Business Class, 32 seats

1-2-1 layout with direct aisle access, fully flat seats, 20-inch 4K screens, personal mini-bars, wireless charging and Bulgari amenity kits.

Premium Economy, 28 seats

2-3-2 layout, 13.3-inch screens, in-seat charging, priority boarding, a dedicated check-in area in Dubai and up to 35 kilograms of baggage.

Economy, 238 seats

13.3-inch 4K touchscreens, Bluetooth connectivity and charging points.

Questions readers ask

How many Business Class seats does the Emirates A350 have?

Thirty-two, in a 1-2-1 layout with direct aisle access, alongside 28 Premium Economy and 238 Economy seats.

When does the Emirates A350 start flying to Mauritius?

From November 1, 2026, on the daily EK709 and EK710.

Which aircraft did the A350 replace on these routes?

The Boeing 777. On Kolkata it replaced the 777-300ER from October 25, and on the daily Mauritius flights it replaces the 777 from November 1.

Does the A350 have Premium Economy?

Yes. Emirates' A350 has 28 Premium Economy seats in a 2-3-2 layout, between its Business Class and Economy cabins.

Sources

Checked on 10/26/2026. Prices and dates are approximate and can change. See our standard.