Emirates brings the Airbus A350-900 to Rome Fiumicino
The new-generation widebody debuts in Italy with the summer 2026 schedule, marking the end of the Boeing 777-200LR
Con l’arrivo progressivo di nuovi Airbus A350-900, Emirates si prepara a introdurre il suo nuovo aeromobile di punta anche su Roma Fiumicino. A partire dall’orario estivo 2026, uno dei tre collegamenti giornalieri tra Dubai e Roma Fiumicino With the gradual delivery of additional Airbus A350-900, Emirates is preparing to introduce its newest flagship aircraft on services to Rome Fiumicino. From the start of the summer 2026 schedule, one of the three daily flights between Dubai and Rome Fiumicino will be operated by the A350, representing a major upgrade for the Italian market.
Entry into service with summer 2026 timetable
With the gradual delivery of additional Airbus A350-900, Emirates is preparing to introduce its newest flagship aircraft on services to Rome Fiumicino. From the start of the summer 2026 schedule, one of the three daily flights between Dubai and Rome Fiumicino will be operated by the A350, representing a major upgrade for the Italian market.
It remains unclear which cabin configuration will be assigned to the Rome flights. Emirates currently operates two main A350-900 layouts: a 312-seat version featuring 21 Premium Economy seats, and a 298-seat version with 28 Premium Economy seats. The first configuration is installed on 11 aircraft, while the second is found on five units, all among the most recently delivered. In total, the airline has 73 A350s on order.
Farewell to the Boeing 777-200LR
Dal mese di maggio, il Boeing 777-200LR From May, the Boeing 777-200LR will no longer operate the route. Its brief appearance in Emirates’ reservation systems, initially planned from 1 May, turned out to be an early indication of the A350’s arrival. Internally described by Emirates as a “gamechanger”, the A350 is expected to set new standards in efficiency, comfort and onboard product.
With this move, Emirates underlines its strategy of positioning the A350 as a cornerstone of its future long-haul fleet, accelerating its rollout and strengthening its footprint in the Italian market.
