Ban on Kids for F Redemptions

[tassie6]

From one mile at a time:

Emirates Skywards has quietly updated its terms & conditions, to add a new restriction:

Please note that passengers aged 8 years old and below are ineligible for First Class Emirates Classic Rewards and Upgrade Rewards.

Wow: Emirates Bans Young Kids From First Class When Redeeming Miles

Emirates has banned kids from first class, with a twist. It's no longer possible to redeem miles for or upgrade children age eight and under.

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[Mattg]

This thread comes to mind:

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Thread 'Emirates need customer service wake up'

Aug 17, 2017

I recently flew my family with Emirates to Bangkok from Sydney in first class using points. It was a mix of business and pleasure. I had a meeting at 10am on the morning I arrived at 1am so I chose first class( business was not available) to ensure a good sleep before meeting.
Instead what occurred was a night of horror. A young child decided it didn't want to sleep so screamed for 7 hours. The mother refused to move to the lounge and every passenger was kept awake. I understand the mother was also upset but the staff repeatably tried to get her to move and she refused.
So my family were...

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[MEL_Traveller]

I wonder if QFFF can even enforce this?

 

[jbman]

I wonder if QFFF can even enforce this?

I think they already do, instead it's for everyone who is not Plat and can request seats released.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

I think they already do, instead it's for everyone who is not Plat and can request seats released.

That’s would be a significant change. ATM EK F awards are shown, does they system have the capability to restrict availability based on age?