How to Book an Infant Seat in Emirates?

Children including infants may be booked on airline’s website. Kids up to the age of 2 are considered infants. You may let them travel on your lap. And those between 2 and 11 are considered children. A seat must be booked with a child’s fare for them. Those above 12 year old must be booked with an adult’s fare. Here are few tips you will find helpful with adding a child to Emirates flight.

• Make sure a child up to the age of 5 is accompanied by an adult. - Only children above 5 are allowed to travel alone as unaccompanied minors.
• A child will have to be linked to same booking - You and your child will have the same booking reference unless the child is traveling as an unaccompanied minor.

You may not book a seat for an infant below 2 years according to Emirates infant policy because they can travel on your lap. But not if you want a bassinet for your infant. In this Flyostudio blog, we will offer you some insight into how you can deal with the anxiety of adding a child to Emirates flight.

What are the Infant Rules for Emirates Flight?

To travel as an infant on lap, a newborn must be at least 7 days old. Infants born 48 hours or more hours in the past may travel but they will need a medical clearance. So that their safety is ensured. If you haven’t booked a separate seat, you may not request a bassinet. Bassinets are available on a first-come first-served basis. Here are a few things about Emirates infant policy you must know. 

• You may check a 10kg bag on all routes and 23kg or 32kg bag on US routes.
• A stroller up to 7kg and 115cm in dimension may be carried along with you.
• If your kid is turning 2 year old on the return journey, you may have to book a separate seat.
• The infant must fit neatly in the bassinet given to you. If it doesn’t, you may have to book a seat.

The airline doesn’t provide child restraint devices for Emirates infant travel. A flight may be denied if you don’t have an appropriate infant car seat and lap travel is not acceptable to you. For details or assistance, you may contact Flyostudio on +1-844-414-9223.

Can you Add an Infant to a Flight after Booking Emirates?

Emirates would require you to add an infant at the time of booking. If you don’t want the infant to travel on your lap, you may bring your own infant car seat. Bassinets are also available for Emirates infant travel. But you will have to call the customer care or use the Manage My Booking section to book one. Bassinets suitable to your cabin class will be provided only if you booked it beforehand. Here are a few things that may be kept in mind about adding an infant.

• An infant turning 2 on the travel date - You’ll have to book a seat with child’s fare for the entire trip.
• Change of date on the ticket - If you modify the travel date, make sure you pay the child’s fare for your infant if he or she turns 2 year old in the meantime.
• Book the infant meal up to 24 hours before departure - Infant meals can be arranged only if you have pre-booked one.  

Does Emirates Charge Infants?

Infants may be charged 10% of an adult’s fare if you accept lap travel. Charges of an infant seat may be discounted. The exact Emirates infant travel cost depends on whether its a domestic or international flight. Take a look at what may be included on a flight.

• A 10kg checked bag on most routes.
• A 23 or 32kg checked bag on US routes.
• A stroller in the cabin weighing up to 7kg and measuring 115cm.
• You may check a stroller over 7kg without charges.
• A bassinet suitable for the cabin class if you’ve pre-booked it.

Does Emirates allow Baby Strollers?

Emirates may have space for a baby stroller or a similar device meant for your kid in the cabin. Just ask the check-in agent if there is space for the storage of a) a fully collapsible stroller/pushchair b) an infant’s carrycot or c) an infant’s car seat. Here are a few things you must remember about Emirates infant travel policy.

• Strollers up to 7kg and 115cm in size may be allowed - Only foldable strollers are allowed.
• A fully disinfected stroller will be provided to you - If there is no space for a stroller or your stroller is overweight or oversized, a disinfected stroller will be provided by the check-in agent. And your personal stroller will be checked.

Only approved car seats may be brought along with you for the kid. You may call the customer care to know about the brands and makes approved by Emirates. For details or assistance, you may contact Flyostudio on +1-844-414-9223.