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Emirates Airlines ensures a smooth, stress-free journey for families traveling with minors and infants. Here's a detailed look at Emirates unaccompanied Minor & Infant Policy, updated as of 26 December 2024, ensuring your family's travel experience is as comfortable as possible.

Unaccompanied Minor Service

If your child is traveling alone (without an adult companion), Emirates offers a dedicated unaccompanied minor service to ensure their safety and well-being throughout the flight.

Age Requirements for Unaccompanied Minors
  • Children between 5 and 11 years traveling alone must use the unaccompanied minor service.
  • Children aged 12-15 years can travel alone on Emirates, but this service is optional, and the child is treated as a regular passenger.
Booking the Unaccompanied Minor Service
  • The unaccompanied minor service must be booked in advance. It includes additional airport assistance, priority boarding, and supervision throughout the journey.
  • Emirates staff will accompany the child at key points during the flight, including takeoff and landing, and ensure their comfort and safety.
Unaccompanied Minor Baggage

Unaccompanied minors can carry the same baggage as other children or adults, depending on their travel class.

Escort Service

An Emirates staff member will escort the unaccompanied minor to and from the gate, ensuring that the child is handed over to the right person at the arrival airport. Make sure to provide details of the responsible adult who will meet the child at the destination.

Special Considerations

Unaccompanied minors are provided with extra attention during the flight, including the option for entertainment, snacks, and assistance with any other needs.

Emirates Airlines' infant policy

For families flying with infants under 2 years old, Emirates provides a range of services to ensure both the infant, and the parents are well-cared for during the journey.

Infant Fare
  • Infants under 2 years old can travel on an adult's lap for a reduced fare, typically 10% of the adult fare plus any applicable taxes.
  • If you prefer your infant to have their seat, you can book a separate seat at the standard child fare. This is recommended for comfort on long-haul flights.
Infant Baggage Allowance
  • Infants are allowed 1 piece of checked baggage up to 10 kg (22 lbs) in addition to the adult's baggage allowance
  • 1 stroller or 1 baby car seat can be carried free of charge
  • 1 diaper bag (with baby essentials) can also be carried as part of your hand baggage.
Baby Meals & Bottles

Emirates provides infant meals on long-haul flights, including baby food, milk, and bottles upon request. You can also bring your infant food and liquids but be mindful of the security regulations regarding liquids in carry-on baggage.

Infant Seat

Emirates offers bassinets for infants, which can be reserved in advance. These are available on long-haul flights and are located in the front row of Economy Class. They are suitable for infants weighing up to 11 kg (24 lbs) and under 9 months old.

Baby Care Kits

Emirates provides baby care kits on longer flights, including diapers, wipes, and other essentials.

Traveling with Minors (Children Aged 2-11 Years)

Emirates offers special services to minors aged 2 to 11 years, ensuring they enjoy their flight and that parents feel at ease knowing their children are well cared for.

Child Fare

Children between the ages of 2 and 11 pay a reduced child fare, typically around 75% of the adult fare, plus applicable taxes. They are allocated a seat and may bring more baggage than infants.

Baggage Allowance for Children

Children are allowed the same baggage allowance as adults based on their travel class. For example, Economy Class passengers have a checked baggage allowance of 23 kg (50 lbs), while children in Business or First Class enjoy more generous allowances.Call Fond Travels at +1 (323) 800 6001 for minor and infant travel assistance.

Child Meals & Entertainment
  • Special meals for children can be requested in advance, including nutritious and kid-friendly options.
  • Emirates' ICE entertainment system offers a selection of age-appropriate movies, games, and music for children to enjoy during the flight.

FAQs

Infants are allowed one piece of checked baggage up to 10 kg (22 lbs) in addition to the adult's baggage allowance. Parents can also bring a stroller or baby car seat free of charge. Call us at +1 (323) 800 6001 to book the unaccompanied minor flight.

You can book a separate seat for your infant at the child fare rate. If your infant is under 2, you may also have them travel on your lap for a reduced fare.

Emirates provides an unaccompanied minor service for children aged 5 to 11 years traveling alone. The service includes priority boarding, assistance during the flight, and careful supervision at both the departure and arrival airports.

For children aged 5-11 years traveling alone, you must book the unaccompanied minor service. Children aged 12-15 can travel unaccompanied without this service, but they will be treated like regular passengers.

Yes, Emirates offers child-friendly meals for young passengers, which can be requested during the booking process or in advance.

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