What are the Rules for Infants on Emirates Airlines?

Toddlers need extra baggage and safety precautions. Naturally, this will require special rules on booking and baggage allowance. Emirates has framed rules to ensure safety of infants. The rules which have been framed cover the below aspects.

• Steps involved in booking a ticket for infant.
• Informing Emirates about infant before departure.
• Charges you will pay for infant booking.
• Infant-friendly policy of Emirates.

Safety of infants is foremost in the mind of Emirates. You will have to bring your own car seat in case you booked a seat. According to Emirates infant travel policy, the car seat must conform to the standards set for aviation. You may reach out to Flyostudio on +1-844-414-9223 for details or assistance. In this blog, we will discuss the above 4 aspects in detail.

How Do I Book an Infant on Emirates?

You will not have to buy a seat for infants aged up to 23 months. They may travel on lap. Infants over 24 months can’t travel on lap. A separate seat must be booked for them. If you are looking forward to flying with Infant on Emirates, here are a few things you can’t ignore about infant bookings.

• Online booking is only possible for lap infants - To book a seat you will have to call the airline.
• Infants up to 7 days are not permitted to fly - In emergency situations, they may travel in incubators.
• The number of lap infants must always be equal to number of adults in the reservation - Only an adult is allowed to hold an infant on lap.
• Car seats will have to be arranged if you book a separate seat - Supply of bassinets on the airline is limited.
• Purchase of the right car seat - Forward-facing car seats are considered safe for infants 2 years or above. Rear-facing car seats are recommended for infants up to 23months.

The infant may be below 24 months at the time of booking onward flight. No need to book a seat because lap travel is allowed. But if the infant is turning 2 year old during return flight, you will have to book a seat for him or her. For details or assistance you may contact Flyostudio or Emirates on +1-844-414-9223 or +1-800-777-3999.

Do I need to inform Emirates about Infant Travel?

Informing Emirates will not be necessary if you are booking a lap infant. You may request bassinet when you book lap infant on Emirates online. But if instead of lap infant you want a seat for your kid, it will require you to give prior information. Here are the various ways you can send across a message about your requirements.

• Call the airline to book a seat - The regional contact numbers must be called to book a seat.
• Inform the airline about use of a car seat - You must do this up to 48 hours before departure because there are restrictions on the types of car seats which can be used in Business and Economy cabins.
• Request a bassinet at the time of booking - If you think you will need one you may request it during initial purchase.

How much will I pay for an Infant on Emirates?

No charges usually apply for lap infants. But if your infant has to occupy a seat, you will have to pay the charges for an infant seat. The charge for an infant seat is typically 10% of adult’s fare. You may have to pay taxes depending on the destination. Take a look at Emirates infant baggage allowance.

• You may bring a fully collapsible stroller, infant’s carrycot or car seat - Enquire with the check-in agent whether space is available.
• On all routes except Americas and Africas - 1 cabin bag of maximum 5kg and 1 checked bag of up to 10kg.
• On all routes to US and Africas - A cabin bag of 5kg is allowed.

What makes Emirates an Infant Friendly Airline?

Infants will enjoy a safe and enjoyable flight on Emirates. To ensure this, Emirates child travel policy has special provisions. Take a look at them below.

• Baby meals may be ordered - If you pre-book a baby meal, you will get it on flight.
• Heating facility for bottled milk - If you’re carrying baby food like milk in bottle, you may reheat it.
• An extra blanket will be provided for mothers - Mothers breast-feeding the infant will be provided an extra blanket for privacy.
• Assistance with setting up car seat - The attendants will help you in setting up car seat if the infant is occupying separate seat.
• Provision of safety belt extension - During take-off and touch-down, you may be provided a safety belt extension to secure lap infant.

Seats for infant travel are assigned at check-in desk. So, you must arrive 2 hours before departure. Bulkhead or window seats will be assigned if your infant is using a car seat. Emergency exit row seats can’t be purchased for an adult with lap infant. You may reach out to Flyostudio or Emirates on +1-844-414-9223 or +1-800-777-3999 for assistance or details.