{
  "id": 594342,
  "title": "Emirates updates rebooking and refund policy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/emirates-updates-rebooking-and-refund-policy",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-11T19:13:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ANBA News Agency",
    "slug": "anba-news-agency",
    "url": "https://anba.com.br/en/emirates-updates-rebooking-and-refund-policy/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "São Paulo – Emirates has announced modifications to its ticket refund and rebooking policies as of November 11. The airline has waived change fees for passengers rebooking trips to Dubai, applicable to bookings made under specific fare classes: Economy Class Saver to Flex, and Business Class Special, Saver, and Flex. Economy Class Flex Plus fares remain fully flexible, along with Premium Economy, Business, and First Class fares, though any fare difference between the original and new tickets will still apply.\n\nAdditionally, Emirates has reduced refund fees for flights to Dubai. Economy Class Saver fares now incur a USD 50 refund fee, while Flex fares are USD 25. In Business Class, Special and Saver fares have a USD 50 refund fee, and Flex fares are USD 25. Passengers issued tickets from April 2 are entitled to one free date change for any destination, with the option to hold a fare for up to 24 hours without extra cost, subject to any applicable fare differences.\n\nEmirates Skywards members will benefit from special promotions through August 31, which include a 20% reduction in Tier Miles required to achieve Silver, Gold, and Platinum status; a 20% Tier Miles bonus on Emirates and flydubai flights; and enhanced savings with the Cash+Miles option at a rate of 2,000 miles = USD 30 (previously USD 15) for redemptions on Emirates or flydubai flights, excess baggage, lounge access, and seat selection. The airline has confirmed that no-show fees for passengers who do not board their flights remain unchanged.",
  "summary": "Emirates has updated its rebooking and refund policies, effective from Monday (10) for flights to Dubai. Passengers can now rebook trips to Dubai without change fees if their tickets fall under specific fare classes in Economy and Business Class. The airline has also reduced refund fees for these fare classes to USD 50 for Saver fares and USD 25 for Flex fares in Economy Class, and USD 50 for Special and Saver fares and USD 25 for Flex fares in Business Class. Additionally, passengers with tickets issued from April 2 can enjoy one free travel date change for any destination and hold a fare for up to 24 hours without additional charges.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}