The Dept. of Family Travel
Your first stop for tips, advice, products and services to help your family fly better
Here’s a thing or two our family research has uncovered
We know flying as a family can have its challenges, but we also know how important those lifelong memories are. That’s why we’ve undertaken a national survey to learn what you’re loving, what’s niggling at you, and how we can make your family trips even better.
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Why kids are better kids on board Emirates
Kids will be kids. But they’ll be better kids on board Emirates with our special products and services, helping make the journey as painless as possible.
Beating the boredom
Fighting the hangry
Family perks
Preventing travel tantrums
Rewards for your little Skysurfers
Beating the boredom
As much as you love them, sometimes you just need a bit of shh. And a bit more shh after that. So to get you some quiet time, we’ve designed the ultimate entertainment distraction station with over 130 dedicated children’s TV channels including a huge collection of movies and interactive games*. Plus, with our cuddly ‘Fly With Me Animals’ toys for the little ones and ’Lonely Planet Kids’ packs for the bigger ones, you’ll be able to keep boredom at bay and enjoy the peace and quiet.
Non-stop children’s entertainment
Learn moreOver 130 dedicated children’s channels, including Disney classics, Nickelodeon and more.
Lonely Planet Kids inspiration packs
These take-home packs for young explorers between 7 and 12 years-old are the perfect way to kick off their adventures around the world.
Furry friends to take home
Let their imagination run wild with our ‘Fly With Me Animals’ on board. The perfect cuddly companion for your little ones on board and beyond.
Fighting the hangry
No great travel story ever started with a hangry toddler. That's why we've created tasty and nutritious meals for kids aged between 2 and 12 years that will keep even the fussiest and crankiest of eaters happy. Plus, we've also got meals for your babies covered.
Pre-order dietary requirements
If your child has a specific diet, we’ll serve a meal that is right for them. Simply choose from our dietary meals when you book or manage your booking online, prior to flying.
Baby formula on board
Babies get special treatment too with a range of yummy baby meals for you to choose from, made specifically for their tiny tummies. Plus, we have milk formula and bottles on board, available on request.
BYO meal option for kids
If you’d prefer to bring your own food or formula, we are also happy to help warm it up for you – simply ask our friendly team on board.
Putting families first
There’s nothing worse than a having a stressful start to your family holiday. So before you start packing, check what’s included in our family baggage allowance, and special allowances when travelling with infants or kids under two years old. And to make your trip as stress-free as possible, here’s a summary of our VIP benefits for families.
Priority boarding and inflight perks
Manage your booking hereTo start your trip off smoothly, we make sure families always board first. And to make your life a little easier, we have changing tables in bathrooms on board. You can also pre-order a baby bassinet prior to flying, when making or ‘managing your booking’ online or by phoning your local Emirates office. Please note, bassinets are subject to availability.
Complimentary strollers
When transiting through or flying from Dubai, take advantage of our complimentary strollers. You can find our handy strollers throughout Dubai International and next to our special family check-in desk.
Crew fluent in ‘threenager’
Our friendly crew are equipped with all the tricks needed to keep your little ones happy. And they’ll support you every step of the way, taking the pain out of travel.
Mamamia’s hit podcast gets the travel treatment with Emirates
We’ve joined forces with Mamamia to bring you exclusive travel features of “This Glorious Mess”, Australia’s top parenting podcast. So sit back and enjoy exclusive travel stories, advice and interviews with Holly Wainwright and Andrew Daddo to help your family have a stress free-holiday.
Preventing travel tantrums
Keep your kids from turning into crazed mini-monsters by breaking up those long-haul flights with mini-layovers. And when you fly Emirates, Dubai is the perfect place to take a break. From theme parks to shopping, beaches and desert safaris, Dubai has something for the whole family.
Mum and founder of Fat Mum Slim, Chantelle Ellem, put Dubai to the test. Check out her family holiday highlights.
Top Aussie Family Getaways
Take your family somewhere new, and get inspired with this list of popular destinations in our network that Aussie families love to explore.
Reward your little Skysurfers
Flying with the fam has its challenges, but it also has its rewards. And big ones too, like international flights. Because with every Emirates and flydubai flight, children between 2 and 17 years can earn miles and redeem them across the entire network.
Plus, as the miles stack up, so do perks like priority check-ins, extra baggage allowance and reserving those sought-after window seats. Joining Skywards Skysurfers is as simple as linking the parent and child accounts, and you’re on your way.
Make packing up the little ones a little easier
Getting yourself ready for the family holiday is hard enough. So we’ve made a super handy list of tips, tricks and sneaky cheats to help you and your little ones get ready to fly with less stress.
*Products and services featured on this website may vary according to route and aircraft configuration. Aircraft type may also be subject to last minute changes due to operational requirements. Interactive games available on most aircraft and routes.