Maximize Family Comfort On Emirates Flights This Summer: Essential Tips

Families planning their summer holidays with Emirates should prepare for a busy travel period starting Saturday, 6 July. Emirates, known for its family-friendly services, flies over one million children annually. Here are some tips to make your journey smoother.

Arriving at the airport three hours before departure is recommended. Passengers should pass through immigration 1.5 hours before departure and reach their boarding gate one hour before departure.

Quicker Ways for Families to Check-In

Emirates offers a home check-in service in Dubai and Sharjah. Agents complete the check-in process and take your bags. This service is free for First Class passengers and Platinum Skywards members and must be booked 24 hours before your flight.

Download the Emirates app to book flights, get notifications, and check-in online. Online check-in opens 48 hours before departure. Passengers departing from Dubai can also check in early and drop off their bags 24 hours before departure (12 hours for US flights).

Emirates City Check-In Options

You can check-in at the Emirates City Check-In and Travel Store in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) from 8 AM to 10 PM daily, up to 24 hours before your flight. Travelers from the northern Emirates can check-in at Ajman Central Bus Terminal from 24 hours to four hours before their flight.

Pre-Order Duty-Free Shopping

Save time by pre-ordering Duty-Free items on EmiratesRED.com. Shop from 21 days to 40 hours before your flight, and have your purchases delivered to your seat.

Enjoy the Emirates Experience at the Airport

Until 28 July, enjoy complimentary ice cream from Emirates carts in Terminal 3 every Friday to Sunday, between noon and 6 PM. Complimentary strollers are available at Dubai Airport for infants and younger kids.

Dubai Airport buggies are free for all customers, with priority given to families. Kids' play areas are located in First and Business Class Lounges in Dubai Airport, featuring arcade games and PlayStation terminals.

Unaccompanied Minors and Special Needs

Emirates provides a complimentary service for children aged five to eleven travelling alone, with dedicated lounges and supervision by Emirates staff. Families of children with autism can access comprehensive information and planning resources on Emirates.com to prepare for their journey.

Family Comfort Onboard

Kids' meals are served on most routes, featuring nutritious options and organic baby food. Parents receive an infant amenity kit with essentials like diapers and lotion. Bassinets are available for infants under two years old.

The inflight entertainment system offers a vast selection of movies, TV shows, and video games suitable for children. Children receive toys and activity packs, and special moments can be captured with a Polaroid camera for a memorable keepsake.

Kids can enjoy free Wi-Fi messaging onboard. Sign up for Emirates Skysurfers to earn Skywards Miles on every flight.

With these tips and services, families can look forward to a seamless travel experience with Emirates this summer. Safe travels!