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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Amelia Neath

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.

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Emirates policy change sparks debate over kids in first-class cabins

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