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Emirates Seat Selection & Upgrades
Emirates Seat Selection & Upgrades — Summary
How Emirates seat selection works by fare, extra legroom options, upgrade routes, and the family seating rules that let children sit with a parent free.
Key Travel Facts & Insights
- Choosing a seat: Charged on Special and Saver fares; free on Flex and Flex Plus and for Skywards Gold and Platinum members..
- Extra legroom: Twin and extra-legroom seats are sold at a premium in Economy..
- Upgrades: Skywards Miles upgrades and cash upgrade offers at booking and check-in..
- Seating children with a parent: Families with children are seated together, and Emirates provides bassinets, children's meals and a well-regarded kids' entertainment offering..
Choosing a seat
Charged on Special and Saver fares; free on Flex and Flex Plus and for Skywards Gold and Platinum members.
Extra legroom
Twin and extra-legroom seats are sold at a premium in Economy.
Upgrades
Skywards Miles upgrades and cash upgrade offers at booking and check-in.
Seating children with a parent
Families with children are seated together, and Emirates provides bassinets, children's meals and a well-regarded kids' entertainment offering.
Cabins available
Emirates operates: Economy Class, Premium Economy, Business Class, First Class.
Emirates seats & upgrades — common questions
Do I have to pay to choose a seat on Emirates?
Charged on Special and Saver fares; free on Flex and Flex Plus and for Skywards Gold and Platinum members.
Can my child sit with me on Emirates?
Families with children are seated together, and Emirates provides bassinets, children's meals and a well-regarded kids' entertainment offering.
How do I upgrade on Emirates?
Skywards Miles upgrades and cash upgrade offers at booking and check-in.
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.