Under the revised schedule, flight EK709 will depart Dubai at 7:55 am and arrive in Mauritius at 2:40 pm. The return flight, EK710, will leave Mauritius at 6:30 pm and arrive in Dubai at 1:10 am the following day. All timings are local.

The A350 assigned to the route will have 298 seats across three cabin classes: 32 in Business Class, 28 in Premium Economy and 238 in Economy Class.

Emirates will continue to operate two additional daily services to Mauritius using its Airbus A380 aircraft. Both services also feature Premium Economy cabins. From Dubai, passengers travelling from Mauritius can connect to more than 70 destinations across Europe, Asia and the Americas.

Oomar Ramtoola, Emirates’ Manager for the Indian Ocean Islands, said: “The arrival of the A350 marks another important step in Emirates’ continued investment in Mauritius. Our latest-generation A350 will introduce our new Business Class experience to the route, alongside Premium Economy, which is available on a growing list of routes in our network, in addition to a range of new onboard technologies. We are pleased to offer our customers even greater choice and comfort when travelling between Mauritius and Dubai, and onwards across our global network."

What to expect in Premium Economy

The A350's Premium Economy cabin will have a 2-3-2 seating layout, with 19.5-inch-wide seats, adjustable headrests, footrests and generous legroom and recline. The cabin features cream leather seats and woodgrain finishes, along with a 13.3-inch personal entertainment screen. The system offers more than 6,500 channels of content in multiple languages.

Inside the Premium Economy cabin. Photo: Emirates

Passengers will receive a welcome drink and seasonal meals served on Royal Doulton china, alongside a selection of beverages. Other amenities include an amenity kit, a blanket and a large pillow made from sustainable materials.

Premium Economy passengers will also have access to priority boarding, a dedicated check-in area at Dubai International Airport and a baggage allowance of up to 35kg.

Business Class offers fully flat seats

The A350's Business Class cabin will have a 1-2-1 seating layout, giving every passenger direct access to the aisle. The seats can recline fully flat and are upholstered in cream leather. Each seat comes with a 20-inch 4K Ultra HD screen, a personal mini-bar and wireless charging.

Passengers will be served multi-course meals with a selection of beverages. Complimentary Bulgari amenity kits and other comfort items will also be provided. A dedicated snack display at the rear of the cabin will allow passengers to help themselves to refreshments during the flight.

Economy Class features updated entertainment system

The A350's Economy Class cabin will have adjustable leather headrests and generous legroom. Each seat will feature a 13.3-inch 4K HD touchscreen with Emirates' upgraded ice inflight entertainment system. The system includes Bluetooth connectivity, while charging points will be available for personal devices.

How to book

Flights can be booked through the Emirates website, at the Emirates Travel Store at Docks 2, Caudan, or through travel agents.