How much student discount on Emirates?
  • 12 Aug, 2024
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How much is the student discount on Emirates?

Emirates provides different discounts to its travelers, and student discounts are one of them. Students traveling with Emirates can save money and enjoy all the convenient facilities. However, the discount they will get will vary depending on the destination, travel class, age, etc. Still, if the student is traveling in economy class, they can get a discount of up to 10%, and if they select business class travel, they will get a discount of 05% in the fare categories. The airlines also allow students to carry an extra 10 kg or one extra checked bag. Students are not allowed to claim the benefits of their previously purchased ticket, and only one student per booking is allowed to benefit from the student.

Do Emirates check student ID?

Yes, the student will need to provide certain documents to travel with Emirates, and the student ID is one of them. The ID must be from a registered or certified university of higher education, and the student must be registered on the Emirates student discount section. The student must provide a valid ID when making the bookings and at the check-in, and remember that over that ID, your photo must be mentioned. 

How many concessions do students get in flight?

Students can get certain concessions while traveling with Emirates Airlines, but only if they follow all the student discount policies and make the bookings well in advance of the departure date. Still, students will be eligible to get a 10% discount if they select economy class or Flexi bookings. If the student selects Economy Lite, Business Class, or any other travel class, they can save up to 05%. Still, there are certain destinations as well on which the airlines will not provide the facility of student discount, which they mention on their official website. 

What are the policies of student discounts on Emirates?

There are certain policies that a student needs to follow to get the student discount on Emirates Airways, and before making the bookings, having the information about these policies is essential as it will help you to know whether you will get the discount or not. If you do not have information about the student discount policies, you must go through below. 

  • The student needs to be between the ages of 16 and 31 to get the student discount. If they cross the age limit at the time of departure, they will not be able to get the student discount. 
  • If the student is unable to provide the proper documents related to their university, ID, etc., the airline will forfeit the bookings, and the student will need to purchase a new ticket.
  • The airlines have the right to change the fares without prior notice.
  • If the student purchases the flex and flex plus fare, they will not need to pay any charges for date change and cancellation, but they will need to pay around 50 USD for the flex plus fare. 
  • Also read about baggage allowance for international students.

How do I make the booking on Emirates using a student discount?

There are different options available through which you can make bookings using student discounts, but the most convenient medium for that is the official website. If any student does not have information about the process of making bookings using student discounts, then go through the below. 

  • Reach to the official website of Emirates 
  • Then choose the section of student discounts and tap over Book now
  • Following that, fill out the travel dates, type of your bookings, number of passengers, etc
  • After that, fill out the destinations and search for the flight 
  • Next, select the flight according to your preference and fill out the contact information and other necessary information.
  • Last, you must make the payments for bookings and reserve the flight.