Emirates will fly the Airbus A350 on all four daily Dubai flights to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City from December 1, the airline said on October 28.
The switch puts a Premium Economy cabin on every Emirates service linking Dubai with Vietnam’s two largest aviation gateways. Hanoi gains the cabin for the first time. Agents selling Vietnam-Gulf and onward connections will be able to offer the same three-class product on both routes.
Ho Chi Minh City gets a second daily A350 service on flights EK364/365 from November 1. From December 1 the aircraft takes over both daily Hanoi services, flights EK394/395 and EK388/389.
“Vietnam continues to be an important market for Emirates, and these enhancements build on the airline’s ongoing investments here,” said Wahid Albalooshi, Country Manager of Emirates Vietnam. “Just last year, we launched operations to Da Nang, expanding our footprint in Vietnam across three major gateways.”
The A350 is the newest aircraft type in the Emirates fleet. It carries 298 passengers across Business, Premium Economy and Economy. Business is laid out 1-2-1, giving every seat direct aisle access.
Premium Economy seats are leather recliners with adjustable headrests, in-seat charging and a 13.3-inch screen. Economy seats carry the same screen size on the airline’s upgraded ice entertainment system.
Tickets are on sale through emirates.com, the Emirates app and travel agents.
Vietnamese travellers holding a valid residence permit from the US, UK, an EU member state, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Japan or South Korea may be eligible for a UAE visa on arrival.
