DUBAI- Emirates (EK) has scheduled Airbus A350-900 aircraft on multiple routes from Dubai International Airport (DXB), according to recent timetable filings. The updates indicate fleet changes across six international destinations starting late 2026.
The affected routes include Addis Ababa (ADD), Copenhagen (CPH), Hanoi (HAN), Kolkata (CCU), Kuala Lumpur (KUL), and Tehran Imam Khomeini (IKA). Although the schedule lists the A350-900, current booking systems continue to display Boeing 777 variants.
Airbus A350-900 Network Expansion from Dubai
Emirates’ latest schedule filing, dated 20 February 2026 at 0800 GMT, shows the Airbus A350-900 assigned to six additional routes. These changes are not yet formally announced by the airline, but they appear in the carrier’s internal scheduling system, Aeroroutes reported.
The deployment reflects a gradual transition from Boeing 777 aircraft to the newer A350-900 on selected medium and long-haul routes. The A350-900 aircraft listed are configured in either 298-seat or 312-seat layouts, depending on route demand and cabin planning.
It is important to note that despite the aircraft type appearing in the published schedule, current reservations systems still show Boeing 777-200LR or 777-300ER aircraft operating these services. This suggests the A350 assignment remains subject to operational confirmation.
Route-by-Route Aircraft Changes
Dubai – Addis Ababa
Effective 1 January 2027, the 298-seat Airbus A350-900 will replace the Boeing 777-200LR on the Dubai to Addis Ababa service.
Dubai – Copenhagen
From 1 December 2026, flights EK151 and EK152 will operate with a 298-seat A350-900, replacing the 777-300ER. The Copenhagen route will see two daily A350-900 frequencies.
Dubai – Hanoi
Beginning 1 January 2027, Emirates plans to deploy the 298-seat A350-900 on the Hanoi route, replacing the 777-300ER.
Dubai – Kolkata
Effective 25 October 2026, flights EK570 and EK571 will switch from the 777-300ER to a 312-seat A350-900.
Dubai – Kuala Lumpur
From 1 December 2026, EK344 and EK345 are scheduled to operate with a 312-seat A350-900, replacing the 777-300ER.
Dubai – Tehran Imam Khomeini
Starting 1 October 2026, flights EK977 and EK978 will transition to a 312-seat A350-900, replacing the 777-300ER.
Fleet Modernization and Capacity Strategy
The Airbus A350-900 forms a key part of Emirates’ fleet modernization strategy. Compared to older Boeing 777 variants, the A350 offers improved fuel efficiency, lower emissions, and enhanced cabin comfort.
Seat configurations vary between 298 and 312 seats, indicating different cabin layouts tailored to route demand. The replacement of higher-capacity 777-300ER aircraft on certain routes suggests a calibrated approach to capacity management rather than a pure expansion strategy.
Since the airline has not formally announced these changes, the filings should be viewed as provisional until confirmed in operational schedules.
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