Using skywards points to access the lounge
Jul 5, 2011 | 3:16 pm
#1
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: London, UK
Programs: Skywards Blue/Silver
Posts: 79
Using skywards points to access the lounge
I have sufficient points to upgrade to business class however emirates are telling me that its all fully booked so as i am unable to use business class, and don;t want to waste my points as they expire this year, can i use them to access the business class lounge in terminal 3 as it seems a waste if i can't get an upgrade and if not what else does my points entitle me to
Jul 5, 2011 | 4:40 pm
#2
Join Date: Aug 2008
Programs: EK Gold, EY Gold, BA Gold OW Emerald, A3 *G, SV Skyteam Elite
Posts: 972
Unfortunately, you cannot use your miles to enter the Business Class lounge, you are only eligible if you are on Business or a Gold member.
You could use your miles to spend it on a reward flight for yourself or even another person (or maybe you know a person who will fly in the short-term and you could grant her/him an upgrade?)
Then as a last resort, you have the Emirates High Street where you use your miles to purchase products.
You could use your miles to spend it on a reward flight for yourself or even another person (or maybe you know a person who will fly in the short-term and you could grant her/him an upgrade?)
Then as a last resort, you have the Emirates High Street where you use your miles to purchase products.
Jul 5, 2011 | 8:54 pm
#3
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: OSL
Programs: QR Plat | SK Diamond | A3 Gold
Posts: 4,612
As far as upgrades go - they can clear very close to the flight. So, if your flight is before points expiry - wait till then and try to upgrade. If that doesn't work out, you always have the options GigoloArt mentioned.