# Emirates is getting rid of all of its two-class, 615-seaters.

*aerospace · news · 2026-04-24 · Simple Flying*

## Key points

- Emirates is replacing all 615-seat two-class A380s with new 569-seat three-class aircraft featuring premium economy.
- The first 569-seat A380 flight is scheduled for May 1 from Dubai to Amman, delayed from April 14.
- Premium economy will now be available network-wide on Emirates’ A380s for the first time.
- Business class seats on the new layout increase by 31%, raising premium seats from 9% to 23% of capacity.
- It is likely only one A380 (A6-EUX) is currently being retrofitted for the new configuration.

**Companies:** Emirates, Airbus
**Countries:** UAE, Jordan, Czech Republic, Denmark

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