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
May 4, 2019, 4:57 pm
#106
Join Date: May 2019
Posts: 30
Thanks I’ll keep a look out in July. I was worried they wouldn’t have another sale before August since we’re heading into peak season but hopefully that’s not the case.
May 4, 2019, 6:08 pm
#107
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Economy, mostly :(
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 7,801
Hi all, I’m looking to transfer points to my partner to upgrade some flights this year - 33k points from myself and 33k points from my son. However the Emirates site says that there’s a 50k annual limit on transferring points. Does anyone know if this limit applies to the account doing the transferring (in which case neither my son or I will exceed the limit), or to the account receiving the points? Thanks in advance!
The above will save you half the cost of you really want to pay to transfer.
May 4, 2019, 6:55 pm
#108
Join Date: May 2019
Posts: 30
Just transfer your son's miles to yourself then upgrade whoever you want to upgrade online by logging into your account then opening their flight from the PNR and Last name. Else add.yourself as their travel coordinator in their skywards profile and call. The miles don't have to be in the account of the person flying as far as I am aware. Also consider enabling family pooling in future.
The above will save you half the cost of you really want to pay to transfer.
The above will save you half the cost of you really want to pay to transfer.
May 4, 2019, 11:12 pm
#109
Join Date: Jan 2015
Programs: EK Silver, BA Blue, MH Blue
Posts: 46
Not a question, but received an email from EK that it has launched a new Mastercard credit card in Malaysia with Hong Leong Bank.
Full details are here, but the two cards at higher income thresholds (RM90,000 and 200,000) include Silver status for a year, passes to the KLIA EK lounge, and sign-up bonuses (2500-10,000 Skywards Miles).
EK otherwise has small offers with other Malaysian banks (5-10% off fare components with a Maybank card) so will be interesting to see if these change/go.
Full details are here, but the two cards at higher income thresholds (RM90,000 and 200,000) include Silver status for a year, passes to the KLIA EK lounge, and sign-up bonuses (2500-10,000 Skywards Miles).
EK otherwise has small offers with other Malaysian banks (5-10% off fare components with a Maybank card) so will be interesting to see if these change/go.
May 5, 2019, 12:57 am
#110
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
Yeah but who would buy Emirates points? To buy or extend expiring points has to be the biggest waste of $$ there is.. The upcharge is ridiculous..... like some of the worst use of $ with airlines that there is... My buddy just went thru this trying to extend his 100K points and he realized it made more sense just to book a trip.
May 5, 2019, 1:40 am
#111
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Economy, mostly :(
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 7,801
Yeah but who would buy Emirates points? To buy or extend expiring points has to be the biggest waste of $$ there is.. The upcharge is ridiculous..... like some of the worst use of $ with airlines that there is... My buddy just went thru this trying to extend his 100K points and he realized it made more sense just to book a trip.
May 5, 2019, 11:14 pm
#113
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Nairobi
Programs: EK Platinum, QR Gold, LH Gold, Hilton Gold, Marriott Bonvoy Gold, Priority Pass, Global Entry
Posts: 183
Yes, I've been able to transfer several times the points from my AMEX platinum (and always receive 5X points when purchasing flights directly from the Emirates web site) for those nice upgrades!
May 9, 2019, 11:12 pm
#114
Join Date: May 2019
Posts: 30
Hi can someone please confirm that the number of miles needed to upgrade a child (4 year old) is the same as the full amount needed to upgrade an adult, even though child fares are 75% of the adult fare? This is what I was told over the phone but I could’ve sworn that last time we flew Emirates we only needed 75% of the adult miles to upgrade our child. Thanks in advance.
May 10, 2019, 5:16 pm
#115
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: SAN
Posts: 1,306
I know I may be opening myself to a few "don't be that guy" responses...but thought I'd ask.....
Our DXB to MLE leg just got upgraded to the new first class suites. Before the equipment change that route had 1 seat open to points upgrade in first class for almost all flights operating that route. I upgraded my wife's ticket at booking. Using EF searches it seemed "likely" another seat would open up before take-off. With the 777 change ALL points options have been removed for EVERY flight. So I am assuming the likelihood of a second seat opening up is slim.
So here comes the question....
If another seat does not open up can my wife and I both use the seat? Her for 1/2 the flight and me the other? We don't care who gets what meals and snacks. Just want an opportunity to live like the 2% for just a little bit.
But was not sure if there are any Emirates/FAA regulations against doing that?
Thanks
TD
Our DXB to MLE leg just got upgraded to the new first class suites. Before the equipment change that route had 1 seat open to points upgrade in first class for almost all flights operating that route. I upgraded my wife's ticket at booking. Using EF searches it seemed "likely" another seat would open up before take-off. With the 777 change ALL points options have been removed for EVERY flight. So I am assuming the likelihood of a second seat opening up is slim.
So here comes the question....
If another seat does not open up can my wife and I both use the seat? Her for 1/2 the flight and me the other? We don't care who gets what meals and snacks. Just want an opportunity to live like the 2% for just a little bit.
But was not sure if there are any Emirates/FAA regulations against doing that?Thanks
TD
May 11, 2019, 12:19 am
#117
Ambassador, Emirates
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: LGW / AMS / CPT
Programs: SA KL BA EK
Posts: 4,273
And in addition, Silver and above members can request a miles upgrade from the purser on board, in which case it is certainly ‘space available ‘.
May 11, 2019, 12:49 am
#119
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: MAN DXB ✈️
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 6,831
at Least your wife can guest you into the lounge
May 11, 2019, 3:02 am
#120
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Shetland, uk
Programs: Skywards silver
Posts: 247