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
Apr 4, 2019, 3:21 am
#76
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Nairobi
Programs: EK Platinum, QR Gold, LH Gold, Hilton Gold, Marriott Bonvoy Gold, Priority Pass, Global Entry
Posts: 183
Question about Platinum status. Finally, after my next EK flight, I'll have Platinum Status. From what I can read, I'm not sure that I would use many of the benefits. I usually fly J and when I have the miles and availability upgrade to F. Rarely check luggage. So, my question is, will I have access to the F lounges (which I really like for being for less congested) in A, B and C? The EK App says Platinum has access to First Lounges in "B" and "C." Thanks for any clarifications or experiences.
Apr 4, 2019, 4:06 am
#77
Ambassador, Emirates
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: LGW / AMS / CPT
Programs: SA KL BA EK
Posts: 4,272
Question about Platinum status. Finally, after my next EK flight, I'll have Platinum Status. From what I can read, I'm not sure that I would use many of the benefits. I usually fly J and when I have the miles and availability upgrade to F. Rarely check luggage. So, my question is, will I have access to the F lounges (which I really like for being for less congested) in A, B and C? The EK App says Platinum has access to First Lounges in "B" and "C." Thanks for any clarifications or experiences.
As a lowly Gold I have no first hand experience, but I am 99.999% sure that you have access to all F lounges as Plat.
And by the way, don't forget to change your signature after your next flight...
Apr 4, 2019, 4:14 am
#78
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Economy, mostly :(
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 7,801
Question about Platinum status. Finally, after my next EK flight, I'll have Platinum Status. From what I can read, I'm not sure that I would use many of the benefits. I usually fly J and when I have the miles and availability upgrade to F. Rarely check luggage. So, my question is, will I have access to the F lounges (which I really like for being for less congested) in A, B and C? The EK App says Platinum has access to First Lounges in "B" and "C." Thanks for any clarifications or experiences.
Apr 4, 2019, 4:39 am
#79
Join Date: Oct 2018
Programs: Skywards
Posts: 238
Apr 4, 2019, 5:47 am
#80
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Economy, mostly :(
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 7,801
Apr 4, 2019, 10:11 am
#81
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: AU
Programs: EK platinum, ET, SAS
Posts: 542
Question about Platinum status. Finally, after my next EK flight, I'll have Platinum Status. From what I can read, I'm not sure that I would use many of the benefits. I usually fly J and when I have the miles and availability upgrade to F. Rarely check luggage. So, my question is, will I have access to the F lounges (which I really like for being for less congested) in A, B and C? The EK App says Platinum has access to First Lounges in "B" and "C." Thanks for any clarifications or experiences.
Apr 9, 2019, 9:24 am
#82
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: LAX
Programs: AA Plat
Posts: 6
Hi all,
Apologies in advance if this question has been answered ad naseum but I thought I'd try it here!
Booked a Flex Plus ticket with $ for myself and the fiance for our honeymoon from LAX to SEZ next month. DXB - SEZ leg has J availability but the LAX - DXB leg still doesn't. Should I sit on the AMEX MR points before transferring them over for the full J upgrade or wait? I've got ExpertFlyer notifications ready to go but when do they typically open these seats up? Should I go ahead and transfer the MR points and set the auto upgrade?
Apologies in advance if this question has been answered ad naseum but I thought I'd try it here!
Booked a Flex Plus ticket with $ for myself and the fiance for our honeymoon from LAX to SEZ next month. DXB - SEZ leg has J availability but the LAX - DXB leg still doesn't. Should I sit on the AMEX MR points before transferring them over for the full J upgrade or wait? I've got ExpertFlyer notifications ready to go but when do they typically open these seats up? Should I go ahead and transfer the MR points and set the auto upgrade?
Apr 9, 2019, 9:29 am
#83
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Economy, mostly :(
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 7,801
Hi all,
Apologies in advance if this question has been answered ad naseum but I thought I'd try it here!
Booked a Flex Plus ticket with $ for myself and the fiance for our honeymoon from LAX to SEZ next month. DXB - SEZ leg has J availability but the LAX - DXB leg still doesn't. Should I sit on the AMEX MR points before transferring them over for the full J upgrade or wait? I've got ExpertFlyer notifications ready to go but when do they typically open these seats up? Should I go ahead and transfer the MR points and set the auto upgrade?
Apologies in advance if this question has been answered ad naseum but I thought I'd try it here!
Booked a Flex Plus ticket with $ for myself and the fiance for our honeymoon from LAX to SEZ next month. DXB - SEZ leg has J availability but the LAX - DXB leg still doesn't. Should I sit on the AMEX MR points before transferring them over for the full J upgrade or wait? I've got ExpertFlyer notifications ready to go but when do they typically open these seats up? Should I go ahead and transfer the MR points and set the auto upgrade?
Apr 9, 2019, 1:27 pm
#87
Ambassador, Emirates
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: LGW / AMS / CPT
Programs: SA KL BA EK
Posts: 4,272
Apr 17, 2019, 6:37 pm
#88
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Bergen County NJ
Programs: AA EXP, UA1K B6 Mosaic 1, Amtrak Select, Marriott Plat , AMEX Plat (noted for club access reference)
Posts: 785
In theory if a F award becomes available. Cost to upgrade is 30K miles... Cost difference between the 2 is 22.5K miles.
If ones is to cancel their award ticket how long does it take for the points to show up, to apply to F booking... If it's instant I would do it, if not then I'm not gonna play games over 15K but would be nice to save the 15K if possible.
I have a fully refundable award ticket so there are NO cancellation or change fees.
Thanks
If ones is to cancel their award ticket how long does it take for the points to show up, to apply to F booking... If it's instant I would do it, if not then I'm not gonna play games over 15K but would be nice to save the 15K if possible.
I have a fully refundable award ticket so there are NO cancellation or change fees.
Thanks
Apr 17, 2019, 7:48 pm
#89
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Economy, mostly :(
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 7,801
In theory if a F award becomes available. Cost to upgrade is 30K miles... Cost difference between the 2 is 22.5K miles.
If ones is to cancel their award ticket how long does it take for the points to show up, to apply to F booking... If it's instant I would do it, if not then I'm not gonna play games over 15K but would be nice to save the 15K if possible.
I have a fully refundable award ticket so there are NO cancellation or change fees.
Thanks
If ones is to cancel their award ticket how long does it take for the points to show up, to apply to F booking... If it's instant I would do it, if not then I'm not gonna play games over 15K but would be nice to save the 15K if possible.
I have a fully refundable award ticket so there are NO cancellation or change fees.
Thanks