Customers flying Dubai’s Emirates can now purchase empty adjoining seats, starting at Dhs200

Customers flying Dubai’s Emirates can now purchase empty adjoining seats, starting at Dhs200

Customers flying Economy Class via Dubai carrier Emirates can now purchase up to three empty adjoining seats on their flight to accord them extra space.

Empty seats will only be offered for purchase at the airport check-in counter prior to flight departure, and costs range from Dhs200 to Dhs600 ($55-165) per empty seat, plus applicable taxes depending on the flight sector.

These seats will be offered to all Economy Class customers holding a confirmed booking. Customers will not be able to pre-book empty seats, as these are subject to availability.

Emirates has introduced this new seat product following customer feedback, addressing the needs of those who sought extra privacy and space while still flying 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 seek assurance of more space while travelling during pandemic times.

Emirates currently offers a variety of seat products for Economy Class customers to choose from, based on 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