en.Wedoany.com Reported - Emirates will launch a third daily flight between Dubai and Phuket, Thailand, operated by the new Airbus A350-900.

With the addition of this new flight, Emirates' total weekly flights to the Thai destination will increase to 21, and the airline will also introduce Premium Economy on the Phuket route.

The airline stated that the capacity increase aims to meet growing demand for the destination, providing the necessary capacity to accommodate significant tourism appeal and the rising travel demand from Europe and the Middle East/Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region during the summer season.

The new flight (EK390) departs Dubai at 22:40 local time and arrives in Phuket at 08:10 the next day. The return flight departs Phuket at 10:00 local time and arrives in Dubai at 13:05.

Emirates said the additional flight will offer passengers greater flexibility and improve connectivity between Phuket and several European and Middle Eastern markets.

The airline emphasized that the morning arrival in Phuket is ideal for passengers transiting through Dubai from cities such as Manchester, Amsterdam, London, Paris, Frankfurt, Kuwait, and Bahrain. The return flight facilitates connections to destinations including Madrid, Munich, Birmingham, Brussels, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Edinburgh, Zurich, and Amman.

The flight is operated by the Airbus A350-900, configured with 32 business class seats, 28 premium economy seats, and 238 economy class seats. Onboard highlights include wireless charging in business class, a digital menu for the entertainment system, 4K screens, and next-generation satellite Wi-Fi connectivity.

In Premium Economy, passengers can enjoy a checked baggage allowance of 35 kg and a carry-on allowance of 10 kg, along with increased legroom and other amenities.