Originally Posted by
Joe_DXB
Hi Everyone .... I'm new on this forum but looks like there are many experts here ! so can someone please help me
I've got a query about EK Skywards program:
I've got 23k miles in my Skywards account and i'll be traveling in Oct between Dubai and Qatar - i have the option of going with EK and getting my silver skywards level but just wondering if it's worth it with EK's higher fares ... What are the benefits of silver and gold tiers ? Is it worth it ? as the miles get reset on Jan next year anyway
Also on the website it mentions you need 25k miles for silver and 50k for gold , does this mean when i get the silver i need an additional 50k miles more for gold tier or just another 25k more in the same year ?
If gold is really good then i have a long-haul in Dec which will push me over 50k in total (30k more than my current 20k) hence my dilemma
Thanks in advance for your comments
I've been gold for a the past year and a half, so a bit of a novice compared to some on here.
Apart from the bonus on miles earned, the main benefits of gold are use of all EK lounges worldwide when flying with them, the extra luggage allowance and the increased chance of a complimentary upgrade if the flight is too full. That has happened to me twice on long flights and is a real "feel good" loyalty bonus. Silver does not get global lounge access, a lower amount of extra luggage and I suspect minimal chance of the free upgrades.