More Space, Privacy, and Great Discounts on Excess Baggage? It’s Now Available Onboard Emirates!

Wednesday 3rd of March 2021

Flying during uncertain times can be worrisome but with the ability to purchase up to three empty adjoining seats on their flight, flyers on Economy Class onboard Emirates can now enjoy even more personal space and privacy onboard.

Emirates has always been at the forefront of addressing customer needs and a range of customers flying onboard seek extra privacy and space while still flying in Economy Class. This includes couples who wish to have the entire row to themselves (maximum of three seats in the same row), parents travelling with in-lap infants, or those who simply want the added assurance of more space while travelling during pandemic times. Backed with customer feedback, this new seat product was introduced to satisfy the needs of such customers.

The airline has announced this tempting offer to all customers holding a confirmed booking from Economy Class and allows purchasing empty seats at the airport check-in counter prior to the flight departure. It costs range from USD 55 to USD 165 per empty seat, plus applicable taxes depending on the flight sector.

In addition to empty seats, customers can purchase a variety of other similar products according to their travel needs:

• Extra legroom seats: exit row seats offering additional space but subject to safety requirements;

• Twin seats: seats in a row of two at the back of Emirates’ Boeing 777 aircraft, and on the upper deck of Emirates’ 2-class Airbus A380 aircraft;

• Preferred seats: seats in the first section of the cabin and on the upper deck of a two-class A380;

• Regular seats: all other Economy seats.

To purchase these seats, customers can check availability via the website Emirates.com, Emirates contact centres, at airport check-in, onboard, and through travel agent partners, are offered for free or at a charge, depending on the customer’s Emirates Skywards membership tier, fare type, time to departure, and other special needs.

Customers flying on essential trips have an added advantage now with the introduction of generous discounts on excess baggage rates. Ranging from 35% up to 60% off normal rates, benefits can be availed on be pre-booked and pre-paid (up to 4 hours prior to flight departure) flights via emirates.com, through contact centres or at an Emirates sales office.

Emirates continues to lead the industry with innovative products and services that address traveller needs during a dynamic time. These include customer care initiatives such as flexible booking policies, multi-risk insurance cover, helping loyal customers retain their miles and tier status, and a commitment to honouring refunds.