Emirates Seat Selection Policy

Emirates Airlines Seat Selection Policy

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.

  1. Emirates Seat selection is subjected to the availability of the seats at the time of selecting your seat
  2. Emirates Seat Selection may be limited if there are safety and operational requirements
  3. Emirates Seats are non transferable and non endorsable in nature
  4. Emirates has reserved their right to revoke, change and amend seats without your notice.
  5. Emirates Seat Selection fee may vary from seat to seat and if any applicable taxes
  6. Booking a seat with Emirates guaranteed you the choice of flying with regular, preferred , twin or extra legroom seats.
  7. Passengers are advised to check in at least 90 minutes prior to their flight departure.
  8. If passengers have purchased an extra legroom on the seat you must adhere to the airlines safety requirements as mentioned in Section 7.
  9. Passengers are allowed to make seat changes free of cost for the same or lower value of seat  if they make changes voluntarily on the originally booked flight and also if the seat is still available.
  10. If you want to qualify for extra legroom you should be able to meet the following conditions:
  • You must be above 16 years of age
  • You must be able to understand the instructions on crew commands
  • Passenger must be an abled body able to operate and take actions as mentioned by the airlines in the event of emergencies
  • Not travelling with infants, animals and must not medically equipped
  1. You will not receive any refund if you upgrade your seat to a higher cabin voluntarily
  2. You will be re-seated under the following conditions:
  • Regular seat to a regular seat (window/ middle/aisle)
  • Preferred seat to a preferred, to a regular or a twin or an extra legroom seat (window/middle/aisle/ upper or lower deck)
  • From a twin seat to a twin or to a regular/ preferred or extra legroom seat (window/middle/aisle/ upper or lower deck)

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.

How To Select Seats On Emirates Airlines?

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

  1. Open your web browser and on the search page type “Emirates Flight booking”
  2. Click on the official site of Emirates and click on “Book trip”  
  3. Enter the departure and arrival airport , departing and returning date
  4. Number of passengers and the class of travel and click on search flights
  5. You will get to see all the available flight prices based on your preferred timing and destination
  6. Now you can select whether economy, business or first class
  7. Next you can select whether you are flying  with frequent flyer program
  8. After this the next page will show you the available upgrades for your seat
  9. If you want to upgrade your seat you can choose upgrade and below you will find a seat selection option
  10. You can click on choose seat option
  11. You will get a seat map and choose your seat accordingly
  12. Next you can click on “Save selection” and click on “Confirm Selection”
  13. Finally continue to the payment option
  14. Review your selection
  15. You will be able to see your ticket details and the final price of your seat
  16. You will be given different payment options, choose the most convenient method
  17. Enter your card details, name, expiry date of your card
  18. Accept the terms and conditions of Emirates seat selection policy and click on “Pay Now” option
  19. Click to Pay and complete the Emirates flight booking process
  20. Check your email for the confirmation message.

Through Phone/ Offline Seat Selection

  1. First of all dial Emirates Flight booking number +1-888-772-1600
  2. Follow the instructions on the automated voice menu
  3. Press the number accordingly and you will get connected with a live agent shortly
  4. You can ask them to help you book your seat and share your travel details correctly
  5. Choose the payment method suitable for you and complete the flight booking

Emirates Seat Selection Fees

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

Types Of Seats Selection With Emirates Flight

Economy Class Seat Selection

  1. Regular seat- seats designed to offer maximum comfort and relaxable journey no matter which  type of seat you prefer to travel with whether –window, aisle or middle seat.
  2. Preferred seat-preferred seats are usually located on the upper deck or on the front side of the aircraft.
  3. Twin seat-Passengers can travel comfortably on the window or aisle seat in a row of two.
  4. Extra legroom-Enjoy more space, more comfort, extra room for you to stretch on board on the exit row.

First Class/ Business Class/Premium Economy Seat Selection

First Class Seat Selection-

  1. Privacy doors
  2. Fine dining, spa on board
  3. Ultimate lounge bar
  4. Game changing technology- temperature control, mood lighting
  5. Soft leather seating

Business Class Seat Selection

  1. Perfect living space
  2. Gourmet cuisine
  3. Up to 6500 channels on board
  4. Access to on-board lounge
  5. Soft leather fabric seats

Premium Economy Seat Selection-

  1. High level of comfort-extra room to stretch out
  2. More space and premium dining experience-local flavours/ choice of dishes/ favourite drink/ wider range of beverage selection/ chocolates
  3. Sophisticated cabin interior
  4. Cream leather seats
  5. Adjustable headrests, deeper recline seats
  6. Overhead mood lighting system
  7. Greater priority to exit
  8. Upgraded inflight entertainment facility- thousands of movies, television shows, music, and a high speed internet access
  9. Reusable amenity kits- based on natural elements
  10. Sustainable blankets
  11. Spacious wood grain tables
  12. Large pillows

Emirates Seat Selection Benefits For Frequent Flyers And Loyalty Program Members

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.

How To Change Emirates Seats At The Time Of Check in

  1. Visit Emirates Airlines official site
  2. Go to the check in option from the homepage
  3. Fill in your last name, your booking reference number
  4. Retrieve your flight booking and click on the change seat button
  5. View the Emirate seat map and choose your seat accordingly

Finally click on the save option and pay for the applicable fees

FAQs

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

  • Emirates Seat selection is subjected to the availability of the seats at the time of selecting your seat
  • Emirates Seat Selection may be limited if there are safety and operational requirements
  • Emirates Seats are non transferable and non endorsable in nature
  • Emirates has reserved their right to revoke, change and amend seats without your notice.
  • Emirates Seat Selection fee may vary from seat to seat and if any applicable taxes
  • Booking a seat with Emirates guaranteed you the choice of flying with regular, preferred , twin or extra legroom seats.
  • Passengers are advised to check in at least 90 minutes prior to their flight departure.
  • If passengers have purchased an extra legroom on the seat you must adhere to the airlines safety requirements as mentioned in Section 7.
  • Passengers are allowed to make seat changes free of cost for the same or lower value of seat  if they make changes voluntarily on the originally booked flight and also if the seat is still available.
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