If you are travelling with a valuable, delicate, or bulky item, such as a musical instrument, diplomatic bag, gold, diamonds, or other fragile belongings, you can book an extra seat specifically to carry it with you in the cabin. This service is available only in Economy Class.
How to book:
- When booking online, via our website or mobile app, add one adult for every extra seat required. A maximum of one additional seat can be booked per passenger.
- For the first adult passenger, enter your first and last name as they appear in your passport.
- For the second passenger:
- In the first name field, enter CBBG.
- In the last name field, use the same last name as the passenger who requested the extra seat.
Size and weight limits for cabin baggage on a seat:
- The maximum weight allowed is 75 kg.
- The maximum size must not exceed the seat’s headrest size: 55 cm (H) × 45 cm (W) × 40 cm (D).
- For musical instruments taller than 55 cm but less than 140 cm in height, they may still travel in the cabin if a seat is purchased. Maximum dimensions allowed are:
- 140 cm (H from the floor) × 45 cm (W) × 40 cm (D).
- The item must be able to be securely fastened using a seatbelt or an extension belt.
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Important:
- You must notify flydubai at least 4 hours before scheduled departure and before completing online check-in if you have booked a cabin baggage on the seat by calling the Customer Centre on (+971) 600 54 44 45.
- The additional seat must be booked on a window seat adjacent to the passenger who booked the extra seat.
- Only the passenger who booked the extra seat is allowed to carry hand and checked baggage as per the booked fare rules. The additional seat is not entitled to any hand or checked baggage allowance.
- For safety reasons, passengers booking an additional seat for their cabin baggage cannot sit in rows 14, 15, 16 and 17.
- If you have already booked your flight and want to add a cabin baggage on the seat, please contact our Customer Centre on (+971) 600 54 44 45 for help.
- If your booking was made through a travel agent, please contact them directly to book your cabin baggage on the seat.
- If your booking is with one of our partner airlines, it won't be eligible for cabin baggage on the seat purchase.
- Standard fare rules apply for any changes or cancellations.
- If your booking includes connecting flights, additional seat must be added for the entire journey.