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
Mar 19, 2019, 7:39 am
#61
Join Date: Mar 2019
Programs: Skywards
Posts: 4
dxb - akl upgrade Y - J via email was €1060euro
when I checked in online there was also a miles upgrade of 50300 offered.
cheers
Last edited by Greenkiwi; Mar 19, 2019 at 7:50 am
Mar 21, 2019, 6:45 am
#62
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: SNA
Programs: Bonvoy LTTE/AMB, AmEx Plat, National EE, WN A-List, CLEAR+, Covid-19
Posts: 4,963
Mar 27, 2019, 7:13 pm
#63
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Bergen County NJ
Programs: AA EXP, B6 Mosaic 1, Amtrak Select, Marriott Plat , AMEX Plat (noted for club access reference)
Posts: 781
No First Award Available Despite Entire Cabin Being Empty??
Looking at booking 2 Award Tickets in First from MXP-JFK One Way in August and for the ENTIRE month there is no availability for even 1.
I checked a specific day on EF and only occupied seats were two seats which were blocked with the rest showing available.
I saw here that someone mentioned EK blocks off First for the month of August for Europe. Does that ever get released later on?
Should I book in Business and look to upgrade with miles later on? Or should I just wait for something to open up? (at least for now since were still 5 months out)
Also regarding redemption is 62,500 and 85,000 the lowest rates for MXP-JFK? It seems as if they don't have saver rewards when using the miles calculator on EK's website. Can saver awards only be booked on a round trip ticket?
Thanks in advanced!
I checked a specific day on EF and only occupied seats were two seats which were blocked with the rest showing available.
I saw here that someone mentioned EK blocks off First for the month of August for Europe. Does that ever get released later on?
Should I book in Business and look to upgrade with miles later on? Or should I just wait for something to open up? (at least for now since were still 5 months out)
Also regarding redemption is 62,500 and 85,000 the lowest rates for MXP-JFK? It seems as if they don't have saver rewards when using the miles calculator on EK's website. Can saver awards only be booked on a round trip ticket?
Thanks in advanced!
Mar 27, 2019, 7:59 pm
#65
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Bergen County NJ
Programs: AA EXP, B6 Mosaic 1, Amtrak Select, Marriott Plat , AMEX Plat (noted for club access reference)
Posts: 781
Mar 27, 2019, 8:02 pm
#66
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Economy, mostly :(
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 7,801
Mar 27, 2019, 8:28 pm
#67
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Bergen County NJ
Programs: AA EXP, B6 Mosaic 1, Amtrak Select, Marriott Plat , AMEX Plat (noted for club access reference)
Posts: 781
Mar 27, 2019, 8:49 pm
#68
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Economy, mostly :(
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 7,801
Mar 28, 2019, 2:04 am
#69
Ambassador: Emirates Airlines
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Manchester, UK
Posts: 18,605
Mar 28, 2019, 2:41 pm
#70
Ambassador, Emirates
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: LGW / AMS / CPT
Programs: SA KL BA EK
Posts: 4,269
And then of course there is the ‘space available ‘ upgrade on the day. Either at check in, in the lounge or (if you are Silver or above) even on board. It’s a bit Russian roulette, but as long as you are not going to be completely devastated having to fly J instead of F, it’s certainly an option.
Mar 30, 2019, 2:07 pm
#71
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Bergen County NJ
Programs: AA EXP, B6 Mosaic 1, Amtrak Select, Marriott Plat , AMEX Plat (noted for club access reference)
Posts: 781
And then of course there is the ‘space available ‘ upgrade on the day. Either at check in, in the lounge or (if you are Silver or above) even on board. It’s a bit Russian roulette, but as long as you are not going to be completely devastated having to fly J instead of F, it’s certainly an option.
I'm not going to be completely devastated, but essentially once I do this I'm putting all my eggs in once basket.
My other options are SQ out of FRA (J confirmed) (F Waitlist) or LH out of FRA(J confirmed) 14 days out if there is a shot a (F). I will have the EU Railpass so traveling MXP-FRA via train doesn't add to my cost and timing doesn't really bother me...
This is my first time to Europe (in this case coming back from), I travel once a month(probably logged 200 flights in 6 years) but it's always in the Americas (North, Central and South) so the best I ever get is a Avianca 787 or LATAM 767 lol. Never had the option to fly on an A380 or B747, so I would like to try and take advantage of this. Points are plentiful but I have no desire to spend 4K on F in cash when I can pay 62.5K PTS plus $295 in cash for a J ticket...
Last edited by theboss7593; Mar 30, 2019 at 2:15 pm
Mar 30, 2019, 2:27 pm
#72
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Economy, mostly :(
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 7,801
Do all 3 of these "Either at check in, in the lounge or (if you are Silver or above) even on board." Apply if your Silver? If your not silver what are your options?
I'm not going to be completely devastated, but essentially once I do this I'm putting all my eggs in once basket.
My other options are SQ out of FRA (J confirmed) (F Waitlist) or LH out of FRA(J confirmed) 14 days out if there is a shot a (F). I will have the EU Railpass so traveling MXP-FRA via train doesn't add to my cost and timing doesn't really bother me...
This is my first time to Europe (in this case coming back from), I travel once a month(probably logged 200 flights in 6 years) but it's always in the Americas (North, Central and South) so the best I ever get is a Avianca 787 or LATAM 767 lol. Never had the option to fly on an A380 or B747, so I would like to try and take advantage of this. Points are plentiful but I have no desire to spend 4K on F in cash when I can pay 62.5K PTS plus $295 in cash for a J ticket...
I'm not going to be completely devastated, but essentially once I do this I'm putting all my eggs in once basket.
My other options are SQ out of FRA (J confirmed) (F Waitlist) or LH out of FRA(J confirmed) 14 days out if there is a shot a (F). I will have the EU Railpass so traveling MXP-FRA via train doesn't add to my cost and timing doesn't really bother me...
This is my first time to Europe (in this case coming back from), I travel once a month(probably logged 200 flights in 6 years) but it's always in the Americas (North, Central and South) so the best I ever get is a Avianca 787 or LATAM 767 lol. Never had the option to fly on an A380 or B747, so I would like to try and take advantage of this. Points are plentiful but I have no desire to spend 4K on F in cash when I can pay 62.5K PTS plus $295 in cash for a J ticket...
Mar 30, 2019, 3:42 pm
#73
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Bergen County NJ
Programs: AA EXP, B6 Mosaic 1, Amtrak Select, Marriott Plat , AMEX Plat (noted for club access reference)
Posts: 781