Jan 1, 2019, 10:29 pm
Last edit by: Saltire74
Welcome to Your Emirates Skywards Questions Answered - 2017/2018
Skywards is the Frequent Flyer Programme (FFP) for Emirates Airlines. There are many ways of collecting and spending miles as well as attaining status within the membership programme and different levels of status bring with it certain benefits. Sometimes FFP's can be confusing and we all find ourselves with a question at times relating to membership or how to spend, how to collect, where to spend, where to collect, what benefits come with membership etc.
From the Emirates Skywards Web Page:
Make the Most of Every Mile with Emirates Skywards. Our award-winning frequent flyer programme costs nothing to join and will change the way you see the world forever. It’s simpler than ever before to apply and begin collecting more Miles more quickly in even more ways. Membership gives you the chance to earn and spend Miles with Emirates and flydubai, as well as with our wide selection of partners. Enhance your travel experience with benefits and services that make every trip more rewarding.
https://www.emirates.com/uk/english/.../skywards.aspx
We have a quite a few experts on the forum, so if you find yourself stuck as how to make the most of your membership then please ask your Skywards questions here.
Here is the link to the 2017/2018 thread: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/emir...17-2018-a.html
Safe & Happy Travels
Saltire74
EK Forum Co-Moderator
Skywards is the Frequent Flyer Programme (FFP) for Emirates Airlines. There are many ways of collecting and spending miles as well as attaining status within the membership programme and different levels of status bring with it certain benefits. Sometimes FFP's can be confusing and we all find ourselves with a question at times relating to membership or how to spend, how to collect, where to spend, where to collect, what benefits come with membership etc.
From the Emirates Skywards Web Page:
Make the Most of Every Mile with Emirates Skywards. Our award-winning frequent flyer programme costs nothing to join and will change the way you see the world forever. It’s simpler than ever before to apply and begin collecting more Miles more quickly in even more ways. Membership gives you the chance to earn and spend Miles with Emirates and flydubai, as well as with our wide selection of partners. Enhance your travel experience with benefits and services that make every trip more rewarding.
https://www.emirates.com/uk/english/.../skywards.aspx
We have a quite a few experts on the forum, so if you find yourself stuck as how to make the most of your membership then please ask your Skywards questions here.
Here is the link to the 2017/2018 thread: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/emir...17-2018-a.html
Safe & Happy Travels
Saltire74
EK Forum Co-Moderator
Your Emirates Skywards Questions Answered - 2019/2020
Sep 15, 2019, 8:34 am
#181
Join Date: Mar 2019
Posts: 773
trying to book mxp -nyc with a stopover in dxb in f. I found availability on both flight but when I use the multi city option it says no availability in f only in j and economy any reason for this? I called ek and they saw availability but only for one of the flights to dxb and they saw from dxb not sure why I cant see anything online
Sep 19, 2019, 11:35 pm
#183
Ambassador, Emirates
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: LGW / AMS / CPT
Programs: SA KL BA EK
Posts: 4,273
Sep 20, 2019, 11:40 pm
#184
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Somewhere
Programs: AS MVP, EK Silver, Bonvoy Plat
Posts: 921
Of course, consider it relative to actual availability. If you're looking for a Business Saver award then if it's J2 I2 O0 H0 for a given date, a Saver (D) seat is very unlikely to open up. If you see 3 weeks out from today's date that there's an award seat available, then check to see again next week if 3 weeks out, and so on.
Sometimes there will be a discernable pattern. Sometimes not.
Sep 21, 2019, 2:59 am
#185
Ambassador, Emirates
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: LGW / AMS / CPT
Programs: SA KL BA EK
Posts: 4,273
I'd start learning the patterns for flights on the same day of the week for the next 4-6 weeks out. For example, if you're flying Saturday, November 2nd, start looking at how awards open (or not) for this coming Saturday and the next 6 Saturdays. Repeat every day.
Of course, consider it relative to actual availability. If you're looking for a Business Saver award then if it's J2 I2 O0 H0 for a given date, a Saver (D) seat is very unlikely to open up. If you see 3 weeks out from today's date that there's an award seat available, then check to see again next week if 3 weeks out, and so on.
Sometimes there will be a discernable pattern. Sometimes not.
Of course, consider it relative to actual availability. If you're looking for a Business Saver award then if it's J2 I2 O0 H0 for a given date, a Saver (D) seat is very unlikely to open up. If you see 3 weeks out from today's date that there's an award seat available, then check to see again next week if 3 weeks out, and so on.
Sometimes there will be a discernable pattern. Sometimes not.
Sep 25, 2019, 3:28 am
#187
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 40
Surcharges and fees refund on award cancellation
Hey guys, need some advice.
I have Bom - Dxb - Iad booked on oct 1 in first flex plus.
I cannot make that date so tried to change, the website asked to pay an additional $180~ in taxes. The taxes and fees on my original booking is same as on the new date.
So 3 questions:
1) Any idea why it’s quoting me $180 extra?
2) if I cancel the booking will the full surcharge and taxes be refunded?
3) if I cancel how long till miles are redeposited in skyward account.
Thanks
I have Bom - Dxb - Iad booked on oct 1 in first flex plus.
I cannot make that date so tried to change, the website asked to pay an additional $180~ in taxes. The taxes and fees on my original booking is same as on the new date.
So 3 questions:
1) Any idea why it’s quoting me $180 extra?
2) if I cancel the booking will the full surcharge and taxes be refunded?
3) if I cancel how long till miles are redeposited in skyward account.
Thanks
Sep 25, 2019, 4:40 am
#188
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Manchester/London
Programs: Skywards Plat, Bonvoy Titanium
Posts: 1,228
Hey guys, need some advice.
I have Bom - Dxb - Iad booked on oct 1 in first flex plus.
I cannot make that date so tried to change, the website asked to pay an additional $180~ in taxes. The taxes and fees on my original booking is same as on the new date.
So 3 questions:
1) Any idea why it’s quoting me $180 extra?
2) if I cancel the booking will the full surcharge and taxes be refunded?
3) if I cancel how long till miles are redeposited in skyward account.
Thanks
I have Bom - Dxb - Iad booked on oct 1 in first flex plus.
I cannot make that date so tried to change, the website asked to pay an additional $180~ in taxes. The taxes and fees on my original booking is same as on the new date.
So 3 questions:
1) Any idea why it’s quoting me $180 extra?
2) if I cancel the booking will the full surcharge and taxes be refunded?
3) if I cancel how long till miles are redeposited in skyward account.
Thanks
I am pretty sure if you are booked on a flex plus ticket then you do not attract any refund fees in any fare class.
Why dont you try and change the booking over the phone and query the call centre if the same fee shows up?
Sep 25, 2019, 9:34 am
#189
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: MAN DXB ✈️
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 6,831
Hey guys, need some advice.
I have Bom - Dxb - Iad booked on oct 1 in first flex plus.
I cannot make that date so tried to change, the website asked to pay an additional $180~ in taxes. The taxes and fees on my original booking is same as on the new date.
So 3 questions:
1) Any idea why it’s quoting me $180 extra?
2) if I cancel the booking will the full surcharge and taxes be refunded?
3) if I cancel how long till miles are redeposited in skyward account.
Thanks
I have Bom - Dxb - Iad booked on oct 1 in first flex plus.
I cannot make that date so tried to change, the website asked to pay an additional $180~ in taxes. The taxes and fees on my original booking is same as on the new date.
So 3 questions:
1) Any idea why it’s quoting me $180 extra?
2) if I cancel the booking will the full surcharge and taxes be refunded?
3) if I cancel how long till miles are redeposited in skyward account.
Thanks
phone up and find out what is going on - is the $180:definitely taxes and not a fare difference?
Oct 2, 2019, 12:16 pm
#190
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 40
Hey guys, need some advice.
I have Bom - Dxb - Iad booked on oct 1 in first flex plus.
I cannot make that date so tried to change, the website asked to pay an additional $180~ in taxes. The taxes and fees on my original booking is same as on the new date.
So 3 questions:
1) Any idea why it’s quoting me $180 extra?
2) if I cancel the booking will the full surcharge and taxes be refunded?
3) if I cancel how long till miles are redeposited in skyward account.
Thanks
I have Bom - Dxb - Iad booked on oct 1 in first flex plus.
I cannot make that date so tried to change, the website asked to pay an additional $180~ in taxes. The taxes and fees on my original booking is same as on the new date.
So 3 questions:
1) Any idea why it’s quoting me $180 extra?
2) if I cancel the booking will the full surcharge and taxes be refunded?
3) if I cancel how long till miles are redeposited in skyward account.
Thanks
Called up emirates, turns out the additional $180 on change are Indian GST taxes that are levied and there is no way to avoid them.
A flex plus award is fully refundable, 100% taxes and fees.
The rep suggested cancelling current flight and re-booking.
Cancelled current flight via their archaic form ( What year is this? ), even phone agents cannot cancel booking.
Miles were redeposited within 8 hours. Got an email confirming full refund in 3 biz days.
Hope it helps someone.
Nov 27, 2019, 9:59 am
#191
Join Date: Jun 2014
Programs: EY
Posts: 852
Trying to burn off 4000 miles that are expiring at the end of the month and just found out the High Street was closed on February 1. I know they were never the best redemption rates but getting something is better than nothing. Got a few Macy's gift cards that way, for instance. Now there is really nothing I can do with these miles, other than book a ticket to an Australian Rugby game. Even if I want a 50 AED/14 USD Magruders book shop voucher, I have to pay $15 in order to get the 1000 miles I would need to get the 5000 mile cost. If I want to donate them, I can only do it in 2500 mile increments. Ridiculous.
Jun 16, 2020, 6:23 pm
#192
Join Date: Jan 2019
Posts: 115
Question guys,
Is it possible to get a stopover and still get the saver rate with an award redemption or is the saver rate only available for round trip with no stopover? We're going to Maldives and would like to spend a few days in Dubai on the way back but the rate jumps higher if we use multi-city booking to add a stopover.
Thansk
Is it possible to get a stopover and still get the saver rate with an award redemption or is the saver rate only available for round trip with no stopover? We're going to Maldives and would like to spend a few days in Dubai on the way back but the rate jumps higher if we use multi-city booking to add a stopover.
Thansk
Thanks
Jun 16, 2020, 7:59 pm
#193
Suspended
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: EK1 ML5A ;-)
Programs: EK iO
Posts: 699
Hey guys, does anyone have any idea on the above please? Would like to book a trip to MLE and spend some days in Dubai and Business Saver award tickets are available for a round-trip ticket. However, the rate changes to the Business Flex Plus rate if I switch to multi-city. Any way to get around that?
Thanks
Thanks
Jun 17, 2020, 6:46 am
#194
Join Date: Jan 2019
Posts: 115
Depends on the POS and OD pair - you can find this in the fare rules on expertflyer. Stopovers are often limited by time spent on stopover location, you may have exceeded this duration. If allowed, you'll see a price difference over a direct itinerary of about 30usd (airport taxes) plus any stopover charge.
Jun 17, 2020, 10:08 am
#195
Ambassador: Emirates Airlines
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Manchester, UK
Posts: 18,620
That's probably because there isn't any saver availability on the second flight. You can have one stopover on a Saver Reward, but there needs to be saver availability on both flights.