Important:Emirates’ flights to Hong Kong
Emirates Skywards
Benefits
Do I have to pay to choose my seat at check-in?
You can choose your seat for free if you wait until online check-in opens 48 hours before your flight.
Related questions
- What are the benefits of each of the different membership tiers?
- Can my family or travelling companion benefit from my tier membership when they travel?
- What is the seat guarantee benefit and how do I use it?
- What is a Gold Partner membership?
- How long is the Gold Partner membership valid?
- What is a Last Seat Flex Plus reward?
- Can I change my Gold Partner nominee?
- How do I book an instant upgrade reward?
- Am I automatically entitled to free upgrades if I’m a Skywards member?
- How do I auto-renew a Gold Partner nominee?
- Can I upgrade one part of a multi-flight journey?
- Can I use the Miles earned on my current flight towards an instant upgrade on the same flight?
- Will I receive a higher baggage allowance if I upgrade?
- Can I top up my Miles to upgrade?
- Can an unaccompanied minor of an Emirates Skywards member be upgraded?
- Do I get any excess baggage allowances?
- How does my travel coordinator access my account online?
- Will having a digital card change my membership benefits?
- When and where can I get lounge access?
- Can a travel coordinator benefit from my Emirates Skywards membership?
- Do I need to pay if I want to choose my seat after I’ve booked my ticket?
- What are the rules and charges for airport lounge access in Dubai?
- What are the rules and charges for access to our worldwide lounges excluding Dubai?
- How many members can be part of My Family?
- Who can I invite to join My Family?
- What is a Family Head?
- Can anyone create a My Family account?
- What is a Family Member?
- How many Miles can I contribute to My Family?
- How long are Skywards Miles in the My Family account valid for?
- What are the eligible redemption types for Skywards Members to redeem from My Family Account?
- What personal details will be shared with other members in My Family?
- Can I change the percentage of Skywards Miles I contribute to My Family?
- How long are my Skywards Miles valid for?
- Can I pool Skywards Miles earned on flydubai into My Family?
- What happens to the Miles in case of Family Head being deceased?
- If I upgrade, will I be served meals as per the purchased class or the upgraded class?
- If I spend Miles on an upgrade, can I use the Chauffeur-drive service?
- If I upgrade on board with cash, will I be awarded additional Miles as per the upgraded class?
- When I join My Family, what happens to the Skywards Miles and Tier Miles I earned as an individual Emirates Skywards member?
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