Emirates introduces retrofitted Boeing 777 to Madrid

The airline continues to invest in its multibillion-dollar retrofit program with 61 aircraft already refurbished and is set to upgrade over 220 aircraft with latest cabin products.

Emirates has announced it will deploy its newly refurbished Boeing 777 aircraft to/from Madrid starting from September 16, 2025. Customers can look forward to an enhanced travel experience with upgraded interiors and premium signature travel touches across all cabins. Madrid is Emirates’ first destination in Spain to operate with the airline’s next-generation interiors.

Emirates’ four-class Boeing 777 will operate as flight EK143/EK144. Emirates flight EK143 will depart Dubai at 14:30hrs and arrive in Madrid at 20:20hrs local time. The return flight, EK144 will depart Madrid at 22:05hrs and arrive in Dubai at 7:10hrs local time, the following day.  

Monika White, Emirates Country Manager in Spain, said: “We’re thrilled to welcome Emirates’ retrofitted four-class Boeing 777 aircraft to Madrid – the first destination in Spain to receive the nose-to-tail refreshed aircraft. Spain has always been an integral part of the airline’s global network, and we look forward to showcasing the very best ‘fly better’ travel experiences to our customers.”

The airline’s newest Boeing 777 offering will include a refurbished First-Class cabin with upgraded interiors; New Business Class cabin that provides more privacy and comfort for customers with fully lie-flat seats in an updated 1-2-1 seating configuration; Latest Premium Economy cabin which combines accessible luxury with comfort; offering cream leather seats, increased legroom, adjustable headrests, deeper seat recline and raised cushioned leg rests; and Spacious Economy Class seats with new design elements. 

The airline continues to invest in its multibillion-dollar retrofit program with 61 aircraft already refurbished, including 31 A380s and 30 Boeing 777s, the program is set to upgrade over 220 aircraft with airline’s latest cabin products.