Last updated: November 2025
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Emirates is one of the world's largest airlines. The airline is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It operates over 3,300 flights weekly from Dubai International Airport.
Alternative Airlines offers flexible payment options for Emirates flights. Travellers can spread the cost or pay later using providers like Afterpay, Klarna, Clearpay, Tamara, Tabby and many more.
Online and airport check-in is available for Emirates flights. Opening and closing times vary.
The airline offers online check-in from the airline website. This service opens 48 hours before, closing 90 minutes before the scheduled flight departure time.
Passengers who have not checked in for their flights online must do so at the Emirates check-in desk. The airport check-in time will vary depending on the departure airport.
The carry-on and checked baggage allowance rules for Emirates will vary depending on the cabin class you're flying in. Read below to find out what size and weight restrictions you need to follow.
Economy passengers with a Special ticket can check 20kg of luggage. Passengers with Saver or Flex tickets get 30kg allowance. Flex Plus ticket holders receive 35kg baggage allowance.
Economy passengers can check 2 bags at 23kg each. Business and First Class passengers can check 2 bags at 32kg each.
Alternative Airlines offers all three Emirates cabin classes for booking.
Emirates Economy provides comfort at accessible prices. Alternative Airlines offers flexible payment options to make Economy flights affordable.
Emirates Business Class delivers premium comfort. Alternative Airlines' Buy Now Pay Later options make Business Class accessible.
Emirates offers a discounted Business Class option. This fare includes:
Emirates First Class offers luxury travel. Book with Alternative Airlines using flexible payment plans.
All Emirates passengers get 20MB of free data for two hours.
After the free 20MB, passengers can purchase 150MB of data for $9.99 USD. The 500MB data package costs $15.99 USD. Skywards members receive Wi-Fi discounts.
Emirates serves regional cuisine inspired by your destination. All meals are halal.
Make sure you book special meals at least 24 hours before departure. When you book your Emirates flights through Alternative Airlines, you will be able to choose a special meal in the booking process.
Emirates Skywards rewards regular travellers. Alternative Airlines bookings earn Skywards miles.
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Emirates flies to over 150 destinations worldwide with over 3,000 flights operated a week on all six continents. Click below to see all the destinations Emirates currently flies to.
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Dubai International Airport is the primary airport serving Dubai in the United Arab Emirates and is the world's busiest airport by international passenger traffic.
Dubai Airport is the hub airport for Emirates, Flydubai and Qantas. Dubai International Airport has two runaways and can handle nearly 75 million passengers every year.
Many airlines fly to and from Dubai International Airport including Korean Air, Kuwait Airways, Lufthansa, Norwegian, Oman Air and many others.
As of November 2025, Emirates operates a fleet of just over 250 passenger aircraft, mainly consisting of the Boeing 777-300ER and the Airbus A380-800.
Emirates has the largest collection of the A380 in the world, with almost 120 in its fleet. The A380s in the Emirates fleet all have varying passenger capacities, ranging from roughly 400-600 seats in total.
Emirates is also planning to expand its fleet with an extra 190 aircraft. It currently has orders for the Airbus A350-900, the Boeing 777X and the Boeing 787-9, with deliveries starting in 2026 onwards.
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