Dubai - Mubasher: Emirates Airlines announced the launch of its updated Airbus A380 aircraft, featuring Premium Economy Class, to Manchester and Milan .

The carrier will begin operating flights EK017 and EK018 to Manchester on June 6, while flights EK091 and EK092 to Milan will begin operating on July 1, according to a press release.

With the introduction of the upgraded Airbus A380 to Manchester, Emirates will expand its Premium Economy offering to 5,000 seats per week to and from the UK.

This service to Manchester strengthens the carrier's network of destinations in the UK, which it serves with the newly updated Airbus A380 aircraft currently operating on the Dubai-London Heathrow route, in addition to the A350 aircraft to Edinburgh, and the newly updated Boeing 777 aircraft scheduled to launch on London Stansted in May .

Milan will become the second destination in Italy to receive Emirates' latest cabins, including Premium Economy, following the introduction of the Airbus A350 to Bologna later this June .

These additions will expand the network of destinations served by the upgraded Airbus A380 aircraft to 19 global destinations, reflecting Emirates' commitment to investing in providing the best travel experience in the air and enhancing premium travel options across various geographies .