Quick 13.5K Skywards Miles?
Feb 11, 2010 | 8:17 am
#1
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 100
Quick 13.5K Skywards Miles?
My sister is working with an NGO in Ethiopia and is trying to get to Uganda, but flights are $600+ (USD). Emirates appears to have plenty of award availability on that route for 13.5K miles.
Coming from a skyteam and oneworld background, this sounds pretty reasonable to me. Anyone have any suggestions on ways to get a quick 13.5K skywards miles?
Coming from a skyteam and oneworld background, this sounds pretty reasonable to me. Anyone have any suggestions on ways to get a quick 13.5K skywards miles?
Feb 11, 2010 | 9:25 am
#2
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 281
Depending on where you live, you may be able to sign up to one of the emirates skywards credit cards which include a sign up bonus. Not sure how many miles but google should find you the details.
Also not sure if its possible but you maybe able to book a reward on EK from miles you earnt on other airlines if you have any saved up. I know UA is one of them. Not sure about others but im sure someone on here will be able to help.
Also not sure if its possible but you maybe able to book a reward on EK from miles you earnt on other airlines if you have any saved up. I know UA is one of them. Not sure about others but im sure someone on here will be able to help.
Feb 11, 2010 | 11:26 am
#3
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 100
The card would have to be US based. I did some searches and didn't see any Emirates credit cards available in the US.
There are some partner options, but most would require burning 30,000+ miles in their respective programs - a much lower $ to point ratio than I like to use. The 13.5K for a skyward award seemed reasonable though.
I haven't checked UA though - I'll look into that.
There are some partner options, but most would require burning 30,000+ miles in their respective programs - a much lower $ to point ratio than I like to use. The 13.5K for a skyward award seemed reasonable though.
I haven't checked UA though - I'll look into that.
Feb 11, 2010 | 11:58 am
#4
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Orlando,London, Chennai.
Programs: AAdvantage EXP& 2Million miler, Skywards Gold, Delta Gold Medallion, HHonors Gold
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My sister is working with an NGO in Ethiopia and is trying to get to Uganda, but flights are $600+ (USD). Emirates appears to have plenty of award availability on that route for 13.5K miles.
Coming from a skyteam and oneworld background, this sounds pretty reasonable to me. Anyone have any suggestions on ways to get a quick 13.5K skywards miles?
Coming from a skyteam and oneworld background, this sounds pretty reasonable to me. Anyone have any suggestions on ways to get a quick 13.5K skywards miles?