Do Emirates give seats together?

We always aim to seat families together, but we might not be able to do so because of seat availability and your specific requirements. There are several options available to you, from paid seat selection and bringing your own car seats to using our bassinets or seatbelt extensions.



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Given the huge upgrade over standard economy (but not necessarily the huge price point of the business or first class seats), Emirates premium economy seats are far harder to come by versus Emirates standard economy. But if you can come by a seat for sale, it's likely worth the extra cost.

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You always get a multicourse meal in Economy Class. Enjoy your choice of main served along with fresh fruits or a salad, crackers and cheese, as well as our sweet treat of the day. You can also pair your meal with our selection of complimentary fruit juices, soft drinks, wines, beers and spirits.

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For all fare classes, except Basic Economy, you will be able to pick your seat or change your seat assignment. If you have a Basic Economy ticket, you're able to purchase a seat assignment during booking and up until check-in opens. Learn more about Basic Economy restrictions.

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How do you avoid a seat selection fee? If you're traveling with a group, the best way to avoid a seat selection fee is to book your seats at the same time. If the airline is assigning seats for you, it typically seats people under the same record locator number together.

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If you're going to sit in economy, you want to be sure you select a Main Cabin Extra seat. These are the best seats you'll find in the rear section of the plane. What makes these seats special is that they have extra pitch — that is, the distance between the seat back of one seat to the seatback of the seat in front.

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Here are some guidelines:
  1. Avoid the middle seat. The best seats are the window or aisle seats toward the front of the plane. ...
  2. Sit over the wing. Sitting over the wing may help you feel less turbulence.
  3. Choose emergency exit rows. ...
  4. Take a seat in the first row.


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One of the main benefits of flying Emirates premium economy is the extra space versus Emirates standard economy seats. Emirates premium economy seats offer 40 inches of legroom pitch and a seat that's 19.5 inches wide. For comparison, economy seats provide 32 to 34 inches of legroom pitch and are 17.5 inches wide.

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There are eight First Class suites on these planes, laid out across two rows in a 1-2-1 format. Similar to the Airbus A380, couples or passengers otherwise travelling together would be best suited in the middle: Seats 1E and 1F, or 2E and 2F.

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Some parents assume they will automatically be seated with their kids. Others may end up separated from their families if they are rebooked due to a cancellation. Regardless of the reason, airlines are not legally required to seat families together.

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It's in their contracts of carriage: When you buy an airfare, airlines do not guarantee a particular seat, schedule or flight. And airlines can be pretty persnickety about who they fly and where they seat them.

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Not at all. You have a seat either assigned by the airline or you paid for it. If someone has a compelling reason that matches with your willingness, then by all means swap. But be SURE to tell the attendants.

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Opt for Off-Peak Travel During peak travel seasons, airlines tend to charge more for seat selection due to increased demand. To avoid these extra costs, consider traveling during off-peak periods. Not only will you potentially save money on seat selection, but you might also find cheaper overall fares.

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How to get window seat without paying?
  1. Tips for getting a free window seat on your flight. ...
  2. Join the Loyalty Program. ...
  3. Try to fly during off-peak hours. ...
  4. Web check-in for your window seat. ...
  5. Web check-in for your window seat. ...
  6. Use the option 'Pick my seat. ...
  7. Take the help of a gate agent. ...
  8. Conclusion.


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Exit rows, aisle or window seats, and anywhere close to the front are typically considered the best seats on a plane. On a short business trip, you might want an aisle seat near the front of the plane so you can debark as quickly as possible on arrival.

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Unless you pay for a seat, you'll be assigned one either at check-in or at boarding time. You are, however, guaranteed a seat as much as with any other ticket.

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British Airways and Virgin Atlantic will allow you to select a seat free of charge. Easyjet, Emirates, Norwegian, Jet2 and Ryanair say you'll be allocated a suitable seat free of charge.

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