I have just seen that if you want to upgrade from DXB-LIS it has risen from 32500 to 57500 on a saver ticket. Seems a bit unfair on those who bought tickets before these changes were made. This 40% increase will certainly have a detrimental effect on most Skyward Members.

Assume the Skyward Program is being attack due to decreases in fuel prices. Of course Emirates have come unstuck due to buying oil futures at a much higher price than today's market, hence they have to get their money back in other ways.