Emirates has launched its Airbus A350 service to Oslo, bringing Premium Economy to Scandinavia for the first time. The airline hosted a celebration at the airport for guests and media.
The A350 service to Oslo represents the airline’s investment in the Norwegian market. The aircraft features Business Class, Premium Economy, and Economy Class interiors.
Emirates launched its service between Dubai and Oslo in 2014. The route operates once per day and serves business and leisure travellers connecting Norway to the United Arab Emirates and the airline’s network.
Emirates brings Premium Economy to Norway with A350 aircraft launch
Pierfrancesco Carino, VP Commercial Operations North and West Europe, and Terje Grue, Country Manager Norway, attended the event. Other attendees included Majid Al Matrooshi from the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Norway, Stรฅle Lien Hansen, Mayor of Ullensaker Municipality, and Dorothy Billett, SVP Terminal Operations at Avinor.
“We are thrilled to bring the A350 and our Premium Economy product to Norway. This is an important step in strengthening our presence in the market. Travellers from Oslo will now be able to enjoy an entirely new level of comfort, whether flying to Dubai or onwards to our many destinations across Asia, Africa, and Australia,” Grue said in a statement.
Emirates Premium Economy features explained
Premium Economy offers a 40-inch seat pitch, 8-inch recline, adjustable headrests, and leg and footrests. Each seat is upholstered in cream leather with fold-out woodgrain tables.
The cabin includes in-seat charging points, a side cocktail table, a 13.3-inch TV screen, a pillow and blanket, amenity kits on select flights, and Chandon Vintage Brut 2017 sparkling wine.
Travel agency partners, operational partners, and media attended the event. Guests explored the aircraft and Premium Economy cabin during a tour at the airport.
The A350 will operate on Emirates’ service EK159/160 between Oslo and Dubai once per day. The route connects to 145 destinations, including Thailand, Indonesia, Pakistan, Japan, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Australia.
