Emirates operates its Airbus A350 between Dubai and Montreal

Emirates now flies their Airbus A350 between Dubai and Montréal, giving Canadian travelers a new aircraft type on the route. Montréal also becomes the first city in the airline’s 19-point Americas network to get the A350.

Emirates uses the A350 as a swap for the Boeing 777 on this daily service. The airline flies the route as EK243 and EK244, keeping the schedule in local time.

• EK243 departs Dubai at 02:45 hrs and arrives in Montréal at 07:35 hrs.
• EK244 departs Montréal at 10:40 hrs and arrives in Dubai at 08:00 hrs (next day).

Emirates also keeps a strong Canada lineup beyond Montréal. Toronto remains the airline’s other gateway in the country, with daily flights operated by its Airbus A380.

Cabin details on the Emirates A350

Emirates says the A350 brings a newer cabin layout, with higher ceilings and wider aisles. The airline also highlights smart tech, a strong in-flight entertainment system, faster Wi-Fi, quieter cabins, wider aisles, and updated cabin lighting.

Premium Economy sits at the center of this Montréal change. Emirates describes the cabin as a step up for long-haul comfort, with reclining leather seats, full leg and foot support, upgraded dining, 6-way adjustable headrests, built-in charging ports, and side cocktail tables. Passengers also get a 13.3-inch personal screen and access to more than 6,500 entertainment channels in 50 languages, including French.

Emirates configures the A350 in a three-class layout for 312 passengers. The aircraft includes 32 Business Class seats in a 1-2-1 arrangement, 28 Premium Economy seats in a 2-3-2 layout, and 238 Economy Class seats in a 3-3-3 configuration.

Business Class features lie-flat leather seats inspired by the Mercedes S Class. Emirates lists a 44-inch seat pitch and a 21-inch seat width, plus a 20-inch 4K screen for on-demand content. Emirates also includes Bulgari amenity kits and a premium meal service, with regional choices and vegetarian and vegan options. The airline also offers a curated list of wines, spirits, and other beverages.

Economy Class keeps a 31 to 32-inch seat pitch and an 18.4-inch seat width, plus a 13.3-inch 4K screen. Emirates also uses light blue fabric seats with bronze-colored armrests.

Emirates adds more onward travel choices through its codeshare partnership with Air Canada and customers can connect to 37 additional points in Canada and the US from Montréal and Toronto.