What is Emirates Cancellation Policy?

Emirates offers non-stop flights to many destinations in US and Canada. You can book tickets in Economy, Premium Economy, Business and First class. Flex Plus tickets are the most flexible giving you the freedom to cancel or change without charges. You may need to pay a fee depending on your ticket type under the Emirates cancellation policy. This guide explains how the Emirates cancellation policy works in detail.

Can you cancel an Emirates ticket?

You can cancel an Emirates ticket as long as it is unused. Partially used tickets can also be cancelled because you may not have flown on a few segments. Here are several things you must remember about Emirates cancellation policy.

• You may be charged a no-show fee and your entire ticket value is forfeited if you do not cancel before departure.
• The fare conditions of the ticket will be considered and you may be required to pay a cancellation fee.

Tickets starting with '176' are issued directly by Emirates. For others, contact the issuing agency. If your ticket doesn’t bear this number, it may have been issued by a travel agency. Get in touch with the third-party to cancel such tickets. You can reach Emirates customer service in the USA at +1-800-777-3999. Or FlyoGarage can be reached for assistance on +1-877-658-1183.

How do I cancel an Emirates ticket?

You may be able to cancel a ticket online if your ticket is valid for online changes. Tickets booked online or through Emirates mobile application are usually eligible. A ‘change my booking’ link will appear when your ticket is eligible for online changes. Emirates requires you to access the booking and select the flights you want to cancel. In case online changes are not possible, you will have to call the contact center. Here are several things you should remember about cancelling tickets.

• You will be able to cancel an Award ticket by logging in to your Skywards Miles account.
• If multiple passengers are booked on the same reservation, you will not be able to cancel the flight of a single passenger.

Does Emirates Provide Refunds?

Yes, Emirates will provide you with a refund. But, you may be charged Emirates cancellation fees, if you are cancelling a ticket within 7 days of the departure or after 24 hours of the booking. To get a refund, you will have to cancel the unused or partially used ticket. And then you will have to fill up a refund form available on Emirates website. The refund form will ask you to fill up details of the ticket along with the source of purchase. Here are several things you should remember after refunds.

• Seat selection fee will be refunded in EMDs. You can cancel them to get cash.
• For partially used tickets, cancellation fees Emirates will be charged on unused portions.

Can I get a full refund from Emirates?

A full refund will only be offered if you are eligible under Emirates cancellation policy 24 hours. For this, you must cancel within 24 hours of the booking and 7 days of the departure. But Emirates will always give full refund if you have purchased a Flex Plus ticket in Economy, Business or Premium Economy. These tickets allow free cancellation without penalties. You are not supposed to pay a charge for cancelling Full Flex tickets under Emirates cancellation policy business class. Other tickets will require you to pay a cancellation fee which will be assessed according to the fare class. The higher classes will require you to pay less. Here are some situations when you may ask for a full refund from Emirates.

• When your flight has been cancelled you may be able to ask for a refund.
• When one of your relatives has expired, you will be eligible for a full refund.
• When you have not been able to board the flight due to severe weather conditions.
• When you have been deboarded and you don’t want to be rebooked on another flight.

Even when your flight gets cancelled by Emirates, the fare conditions of your ticket may be considered. You can call Emirates Airlines customer service number at +1-800-777-3999 to know whether you can get a full refund. You can also contact FlyoGarage at +1-877-658-1183 for assistance.

Frequently Asked Questions:

How long will it take Emirates to process my refund?

After you have submitted your online refund form it may take up to 20 days if you paid with cash or check. Credit card payments can take up to 7 days to process your refund and show in your statement.

Can I cancel a ticket I booked with cash and miles?

The fare conditions of the ticket will be taken into consideration when you cancel a ticket booked with cash and miles.

Can I get my miles reinstated when I cancel an award ticket?

Your miles may not be reinstated if you cancel an award ticket.

Can I get a refund in case of no-show?

You may be able to get a refund of the taxes on a no-show. But, you may be asked to pay a no-show penalty if your ticket type doesn’t exempt you.

How can I avoid a no-show?

You can avoid a no-show by carefully reading the instructions on your e-ticket about the check-in time.