Children under 8 years not allowed in first class: This popular airline sets new age restriction and the reason might surprise you

Emirates has recently implemented a new policy restricting children under nine from flying first class when redeeming Skywards miles for award tickets or upgrades. This change, effective August 15, 2025, aims to preserve the premium cabin experience and manage loyalty program dynamics. While cash bookings remain unaffected, families relying on miles for first-class travel now face limitations.