How to Get Emirates Student Discount on Flights?

Most students can’t manage their travel budget without discounts. Luckily on Emirates school students, university students and college students may get student discounts. The airline requires students to apply the promo code ‘STUDENT’ at the time of booking. A valid student ID or institution's acceptance letter must also be kept within reach at airport. You will have to be Skywards member to be eligible for these discounts. To avail discount, you must be aware of the entire details. Our Flyostudio blog will give you in-depth information about the below aspects.

• Eligibility for student discount in Emirates.
• Perks students can get on Emirates.
• Percentage of discount you can get as a student.
• Reasons for which you may fail to get a student discount.

Can you Qualify for Student Discount on Emirates?

Only full-time students enrolled in an institution will qualify for a discount. The age criteria for availing student discount is from 16 to 31. You will have to apply the promo code ‘STUDENT’ at the time of booking. Here are a few things you must remember.

• Documents needed - No document is needed at the time of booking. At check-in you will have to show a valid student ID or acceptance letter of an institution.
• Skywards membership - Membership of loyalty program, Skywards is necessary to be eligible for discounted tickets.
• A deadline for booking discounted tickets - You may have to book a ticket by a given deadline to be eligible for student discounts.

Students still in school may have to take assistance of their parents or a guardian to become an Emirates Skywards member. Those 18 or above can join Skywards on their own and become eligible for student discount on Emirates flights. For assistance or details you may contact Flyostudio or Emirates on +1-844-414-9223 or +1-800-777-3999. 

How much discount does Emirates give to students?

Discounts you get on Emirates may be up to 10%. Premium Economy and Business bookings give students a discount of 5%. Discount applies only to the fare component or base fare. Non-carrier charges like taxes, surcharge or airport fees are not waived off. Here are a few things you must remember about Emirates student club program. 

• Age limit for student discount - Students between 16 and 31 years will get a discount.
• Apply Skywards Miles accumulated from earlier flights - Students may book Classic Reward flight either by paying for a flight in Miles or part of it in Miles.
• Changes are also allowed on the lowest priced Saver tickets - Students have to pay only $50.
• Earn Miles on booking ticket - You may earn up to 100% bonus Miles on booking tickets in Business.
• Pay for extras with Skywards miles - If your baggage is oversized or overweight, a student may pay for the baggage with Miles.

What Perks do Students Get on Emirates?

Students may get perks according to the fare type in which they booked a ticket. Also, the tier level they have achieved will be the deciding factor in the perks students can qualify for. The Blue tier Skywards membership is the lowest on Emirates and it will give a student lowest level of perks. However, these perks are in addition to EK Airlines student discount. Take a look at the perks you will get.

• On all flights except those to or from US & Canada - Get 10kg more or 1 additional piece of bag.
• WiFi plans for students - Discounted plans for students.
• Free WiFi with unlimited chatting - For students with Blue tier Skywards membership.
• Access to lounges - Students with Blue tier Skywards membership may pay to use lounges.
• Free changes - Students with Flex and Flex Plus booking in any cabin may get free changes.
• Instant upgrades at airport - Students with Blue tier Skywards membership may apply.

Why did Emirates deny student benefits to me?

Things may go wrong or may not work out leading to disappointment. The airline can deny you the benefits of Emirates student club program in some circumstances. Here are the top reasons that may deprive you of student discount.

• Age of the applicant - At the time of applying your age must be 31. If your 32nd birthday is approaching, you will qualify.
• Category of students - Only full-time students enrolled in university will qualify. Not those who are enrolled in distance or part-time programmes.
• Not a member of Skywards - Only students who have Skywards membership may book discounted tickets.
• Free changes to ticket - Only Flex or Flex Plus bookings of students in any cabin will be eligible for free changes. Students with Saver tickets will have to pay $50.

Students will have to log in to their Emirates Skywards account to find discounted flights. You may need Skywards membership number and a password to login. For details or assistance you may contact Flyostudio or Emirates on +1-844-414-9223 or +1-800-777-3999.