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Emirates Fare Classes — What Each Ticket Includes
Emirates Fare Classes — What Each Ticket Includes — Summary
Every Emirates fare brand compared: what is included, what is restricted, and which cheap fare ends up costing more once you add a bag.
Key Travel Facts & Insights
- Economy Special: Includes: A generous checked allowance even at the lowest fare.
- Economy Flex Plus: Includes: Free changes, refundability and free seat selection.
- First Class: Includes: Private suites with doors on 777 aircraft, onboard shower spa on the A380, chauffeur transfers.
- Cabins on board: Emirates operates: Economy Class, Premium Economy, Business Class, First Class..
Economy Special
Includes: A generous checked allowance even at the lowest fare. Watch out for: No changes, no refund, no advance seat selection without a fee.
Economy Flex Plus
Includes: Free changes, refundability and free seat selection. Watch out for: Priced substantially above Special.
First Class
Includes: Private suites with doors on 777 aircraft, onboard shower spa on the A380, chauffeur transfers. Watch out for: The shower spa is A380-only — the 777 First suite is excellent but different.
Cabins on board
Emirates operates: Economy Class, Premium Economy, Business Class, First Class.
How fare choice affects baggage
One cabin bag up to 7 kg (15 lbs) in Economy; two pieces totalling 14 kg (30 lbs) in Business and First. Emirates uses a total weight allowance rather than a piece count on most routes: typically 25–35 kg in Economy depending on fare, 40 kg in Business and 50 kg in First. To and from the US the piece concept applies on some fares — check your ticket.
How fare choice affects changes
Special fares are non-changeable. Saver and Flex fares change for a fee or free plus fare difference.
Emirates fare classes explained — common questions
What is the cheapest Emirates fare and what does it exclude?
Economy Special. Includes: A generous checked allowance even at the lowest fare. Restriction: No changes, no refund, no advance seat selection without a fee.
Which Emirates fare includes a checked bag?
Emirates uses a total weight allowance rather than a piece count on most routes: typically 25–35 kg in Economy depending on fare, 40 kg in Business and 50 kg in First. To and from the US the piece concept applies on some fares — check your ticket.
More Emirates help
Booking Emirates? Talk to a US travel consultant.
Fare rules, baggage allowances and change policies differ by route and fare brand. Our consultants confirm the exact terms attached to your itinerary before you pay — and handle the change or refund if plans move.