Business class on an EMIRATES A350. Photo: EMIRATES Montreal Gains Emirates A350 and New Cabin Options. Emirates will begin operating its new A350 aircraft on the Montreal-Dubai route starting February 1, 2026.
The aircraft will replace the Boeing 777 that currently operates the daily flight and will mark the launch of premium economy class in Canada for the first time.
Featuring the airline’s latest interior designs and new technologies, the Emirates A350 reinforces its commitment to enhancing the passenger experience in Canada. The aircraft is equipped with three classes: 32 Business seats in a 1:2:1 configuration, 28 Premium Economy seats with generous legroom, and 238 Economy seats.
Economy class on an EMIRATES A350. Photo: EMIRATESFlights will operate daily on routes EK243 and EK244 according to the following schedule (local time):
EK243: Departs Dubai at 02:45 and lands in Montreal at 07:35.
EK244: Departs Montreal at 10:40 and lands in Dubai at 08:00 the next day.
The replacement of the aircraft on the Montreal route joins the daily Airbus A380 service to Toronto, providing passengers with upgraded infrastructure to both of Emirates’ gateways in Canada. In addition, the partnership with Air Canada allows Emirates passengers to connect to 37 additional destinations in Canada and the United States.
EMIRATES A350 aircraft. Photo: EMIRATES
On all Emirates flights, passengers enjoy a service experience that includes a varied culinary menu and an entertainment system with 6,500 channels in a variety of languages.
Among other things, this month, the aviation giant from the United Arab Emirates won three major awards at the ULTRAs 2025 ceremony, including Best Company in the World, which was awarded to it for the eighth consecutive year.
Premium Economy Class on an EMIRATES A350. Photo: EMIRATES