News13 Oct 2026

Emirates is adding extra flights to this city for the festive season

Heading home to South Africa or visiting for the holidays? Emirates is adding extra flights between Dubai and Durban on selected dates this December and January. If you’re planning a trip between the UAE and South Africa this festive season, there will be more flight options to choose from. The additional flights will operate on […]

Emirates is adding extra flights to this city for the festive season

Emirates is adding extra flights between Dubai and Durban on selected dates this December and January. If you’re planning a trip between the UAE and South Africa this festive season, there will be more flight options to choose from. The additional flights will operate on the following dates. The additional service is scheduled to operate on a three-class Boeing 777-300ER. Emirates’ existing daily flight will continue to operate as usual, EK776 departing Durban at 6.40pm and arriving in Dubai at 5.15am the following day. EK775 The return flight departs Dubai at 10.15am and arrives in Durban at 4.45pm. The extra departures will give travellers more flexibility during one of the busiest travel periods of the year. In other aviation news, Emirates is giving Economy Class passengers something new to look forward to, with its U-Dream Headrest set to be introduced from 2027. The new cushioned headrest has been designed to provide extra support, helping passengers get more comfortable during their flight. It can be adjusted to suit different seating positions, making it easier to settle in and relax. The headrest is set to be introduced on selected Emirates flights, bringing an added comfort feature to the airline’s Economy Class cabins. We got a sneak peek at what the new U-Dream Headrest looks like, so if you’re curious about what to expect, take a look below. A post shared by What’s On Dubai (@) Planning a trip? Visit emirates.com to check flight availability and fares.

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