What to do miles exp 1/31?
Jan 16, 2012, 12:22 pm
#1
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What to do miles exp 1/31?
Hello,
I have a friend who has 60K miles in Emirates Skywards program that are about to expire on 1/31.
I am not familiar with their program, but when I looked at the chart the "prices" are very high. And major problem is (if I am correct) the miles can't be used on partner airlines.
What can be done at this point, please suggest?
I don't want him to waste those miles on the mall.
Thank You
I have a friend who has 60K miles in Emirates Skywards program that are about to expire on 1/31.
I am not familiar with their program, but when I looked at the chart the "prices" are very high. And major problem is (if I am correct) the miles can't be used on partner airlines.
What can be done at this point, please suggest?
I don't want him to waste those miles on the mall.
Thank You
Jan 16, 2012, 10:00 pm
#5
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: USA
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This is precisely the problem with Skywards. Upgrades are difficult to reserve well in advance due to poor availability, and saver awards are virtually non existent.
Your last option is to buy overpriced garbage on Emirates High Street.
Your last option is to buy overpriced garbage on Emirates High Street.
Jan 17, 2012, 12:35 am
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Jan 17, 2012, 5:35 pm
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Join Date: Oct 2005
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I have never been able to find Y>C upgrade availability (search for 6 months !) on flights to SFO/LAX. This in spite of EK having poor load factors to/from LAX (due to 2 flights), so much that they often cash upgrades LAX-DXB at check in.