Emirates adds option to purchase adjacent seats in economy

EMIRATES HAS LAUNCHED a new option for economy passengers to purchase up to three empty adjoining seats on their flight. Empty seats cost from AED 200 to AED 600 (US$55 to $165) each ( plus applicable taxes), depending on the flight sector.

Seats cannot be pre-booked – they will be offered for purchase at the airport check-in counter subject to availability. The carrier said the move “addresses the needs of a range of customers seeking extra privacy and space while still flying in economy class”, including those who “simply want the added assurance of more space while travelling during pandemic times”.