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Emirates enhances South Africa routes with upgraded Boeing 777 aircraft
The Mercury
|March 27, 2025
Emirates Airlines has announced the deployment of retrofitted Boeing 777 aircraft to Johannesburg and Cape Town, marking a significant step for South Africa as the first African nation to receive the refreshed cabins.
Starting from September, travellers will have the opportunity to experience the airline’s newest Business Class seats and the Premium Economy product, enhancing connectivity to Dubai and beyond.
The updated Boeing 777 services are set to launch on daily flights to Johannesburg with aircraft on the EK 763 routes starting September 1, followed closely by the EK 770/71 services on September 25.
Cape Town will also benefit from this upgrade as Emirates deploys its new interiors on the daily EK 770/771 routes beginning September 20.
This story is from the March 27, 2025 edition of The Mercury.
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