Emirates will remove the Airbus A380 from three routes during winter 2026/2027. Dubai-Jeddah and Dubai-Washington will use Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, while Medina will have no scheduled A380 services.
Emirates Winter Schedule Changes
Emirates is increasing Airbus A380 capacity on routes to Kuala Lumpur, Zurich, and Shanghai. The revised schedule plans a second daily A380 service to Kuala Lumpur and Zurich from December 2026, alongside a temporary period of double-daily A380 operations to Shanghai.
Emirates reveals major network updates for 2025, including new A350 routes, increased frequencies, and aircraft upgrades across global destinations.
Emirates (EK) Airlines, has submitted initial adjustments to its operations for the Northern winter of 2024/25.
Here is a summary of the operational changes that Emirates (EK) has planned for the upcoming Northern winter season, which will be in effect from October 29, 2023, to March 30, 2024, as of October 5, 2023.