Do Emirates seat people 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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Please contact the Emirates Contact Center to book a suitable seat. Alternatively, we will automatically assign you a suitable seat before departure.

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Book ahead to secure your favorite spot, or select a Regular, Preferred or Twin seat for free when online check-in opens 48 hours before your flight.

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You can always skip seat selection and save the money, but do keep a few things in mind: Skipping seat selection doesn't mean you won't get a seat on the flight. You might get stuck in the middle seat if you don't pay for one.

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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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Economy Class seat selection Preferred seat: Preferred seats are located at the front of the aircraft or on the upper deck of some of our A380 flights, so you'll be one of the first passengers to disembark. Twin seat: Sit in a row of two with just a window and an aisle seat.

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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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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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In Economy Class, it may be free to choose your seat in advance, or there could be an extra charge depending on the fare type or your Emirates Skywards membership tier. Book ahead to secure your favorite spot, or select a Regular, Preferred or Twin seat for free when online check-in opens 48 hours before your flight.

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The primary reason why the letter I does not form part of seat designations is because it can be confused with the letter L in lowercase or the number 1, both of which are written in almost uniformity in languages other than English as well.

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Emirates is one of the best airlines in the world. It's the most comfortable flight we've ever had in economy class. We think Qatar has slightly better food (waffles for breakfast!), and I like the look and feel of the IFE on Etihad a little more.

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If you're travelling on the A380 superjumbo you have two decks to choose from – upper or lower deck. Generally, sitting on the upper deck is preferable because of the usually smaller cabin and lower density configuration (2-4-2 vs. 3-4-3). It's also quieter sitting upstairs.

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Best seat for peace and quiet: A seat near the front. Best seat for legroom: A bulkhead or exit-row seat. Best seat for sleeping: A window seat in a bulkhead row. Best seat for extra space without a seatmate: A seat towards the back.

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