Why Emirates Has Restricted First Class Award Space To Its Most Frequent Flyers

Emirates has reportedly made its first class award seats even more exclusive by limiting access to its frequent flyers. The Dubai-based airline has blocked non-elite members from securing first class awards. This move is part of a broader trend, as Emirates has been steadily tightening access to its most prestigious cabin product, particularly for members of partner programs, in favor of its own Skywards loyalty members.