Emirates does not allow you to select seats on economy fare for free. So in order to choose your seats from now on you will be eligible for a fee between $50 and $150 based on the airfare price and how long the duration is and the route selected.
To learn more about Emirates Seat Selection Policy, you can check out Emirates Airline official site or dial their customer service number at +1-888-772-1600.
Emirate seat selection can be made online and offline-by visiting its official site/ mobile app, by making a phone call to the customer care or by visiting the airport kiosk.
Online booking seat selection
Normally Emirates will automatically assign you a seat without any extra charges in special cases like if you are travelling with an infant or if your have medical issues. For economy fares Emirates allow you to choose your seat in advance for a fee. Passengers are allowed to book a seat and reserve their seat at least 48 hours before their flight departure. You can have a look at the chart below to figure out your seat prices with Emirates.
Fare Class |
Regular |
Preferred |
Twin |
Extra Legroom |
Economy special |
Paid |
Paid |
Paid |
Paid |
Economy Saver |
Paid |
Paid |
Paid |
Paid |
Economy Flex |
Complimentary |
Paid |
Paid |
Paid |
Economy Flex Plus |
Complimentary |
Complimentary |
Paid |
Paid |
Seat Selection - Price Range For Economy Class Fare
Seat Type |
Fees in $ |
Regular |
Between 15$ and 40 |
Preferred |
Between 25$ and 100 |
Twin |
Between 35$ and 135 |
Extra Legroom |
Between 55$ and 250 |
Economy Class Seat Selection For Emirates Skyward Members
Emirates Skyward tier |
Regular |
Preferred |
Twin |
Extra Legroom |
Platinum |
Complimentary |
Complimentary |
Complimentary |
Complimentary |
Platinum/ accompanying passengers |
Complimentary |
Complimentary |
Complimentary |
Paid |
Gold (accompanying passengers) |
Complimentary |
Complimentary |
Paid |
Paid |
Silver |
Complimentary |
Paid |
Paid |
Paid |
Silver (accompanying passengers) |
Paid |
Paid |
Paid |
Paid |
Blue |
Paid |
Paid |
Paid |
Paid |
Emirates Frequent Flyer Members
Emirates Frequent Flyer tier |
Regular |
Preferred |
Twin |
Extra Legroom |
Chairman’s lounge member(accompanying passengers) |
Complimentary |
Complimentary |
Complimentary |
Paid |
Gold, Platinum and Platinum One (accompanying passengers) |
Complimentary |
Complimentary |
Paid |
Paid |
Silver |
Complimentary |
Paid |
Paid |
Paid |
Silver (accompanying passengers) |
Paid |
Paid |
Paid |
Paid |
Bronze (accompanying passengers) |
Paid |
Paid |
Paid |
Paid |
If you are a Skyward program member or flying with a frequent flyer program then you can get an additional benefit of selecting your seats for free depending on the availability of seat. Skyward Program members can also reserve their seat for a group booking. To learn more about Emirates Seat Selection benefits for frequent flyers and loyalty program members you can check out Emirates Airline official site or dial their customer service number at +1-888-772-1600.
Finally click on the save option and pay for the applicable fees
Emirates will automatically assign you a seat if you are flying with basic economy fares. Also you will have to pay a fee for reserving certain class of seats while booking your flight tickets or you will be automatically assigned at the time of check in.
Yes, seat selection is available on Emirates. You can select your seat by selecting manage booking from Emirates official site. Emirates does not allow you to select seats on economy fare for free. So in order to choose your seats from now on you will be eligible for a fee between $50 and $150 based on the airfare price and how long the duration is and the route selected. Emirate seat selection can be made online and offline-by visiting its official site/ mobile app, by making a phone call to the customer care or by visiting the airport kiosk.
The Emirates Seat Selection Policy states that