Emirates policy change sparks debate over kids in first-class cabins
Outrage as airline changes first-class policy
- Emirates has updated its Skywards Programme, making children aged eight and under ineligible for first-class rewards and upgrade redemptions using miles.
- This new policy, reportedly introduced in August, does not prevent passengers from purchasing first-class tickets for young children with cash.
- The change has ignited a significant debate online and among travellers regarding the presence of children in first-class cabins.
- Commenters are divided, with some welcoming the restriction and advocating for child-free flights or zones.
- Meanwhile, others have argued that age is not a reliable indicator of a passenger's disruptiveness.