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
Jun 5, 2019, 12:28 am
#136
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Economy, mostly :(
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 7,801
Just booked J saver flights for dec/jan
noticed at the end of the fare information line it says “Reward upgrade restricted”?
anyone know what this means?
just went back and looked at all my J saver tickets from the last 5 years and not one of them says that at the end of the fare info line.
noticed at the end of the fare information line it says “Reward upgrade restricted”?
anyone know what this means?
just went back and looked at all my J saver tickets from the last 5 years and not one of them says that at the end of the fare info line.
Jun 5, 2019, 12:30 am
#137
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Shetland, uk
Programs: Skywards silver
Posts: 247
Jun 5, 2019, 12:34 am
#138
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Economy, mostly :(
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 7,801
Well Y savers can't be upgraded, maybe they're introducing the same restrictions for J? Not sure
Jun 5, 2019, 6:10 pm
#139
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 9,307
Jun 6, 2019, 12:19 am
#140
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Shetland, uk
Programs: Skywards silver
Posts: 247
Like I said before none of my other J savers have had this written at the end of the fare rules.
But at least the app as normal is letting me set alerts for upgrade availability.
little worried as was hoping for a points upgrade to F to open up. Would just like to know what the restrictions are, phone call to call centre I think.
Jun 10, 2019, 2:56 pm
#141
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 10, 2019, 3:02 pm
#142
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Economy, mostly :(
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 7,801
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 11, 2019, 8:03 am
#144
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: SAN
Posts: 1,306
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.
TD
Jun 11, 2019, 8:54 am
#145
Ambassador: Emirates Airlines
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Manchester, UK
Posts: 18,614
No, there's no way of extending your miles on EK. If you look on the website, you'll see something like "You have 53879 miles, 2345 will expire on 07/06/2020".
Jun 11, 2019, 9:23 am
#146
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: MAN DXB ✈️
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 6,831
Jun 11, 2019, 10:17 am
#147
Ambassador: Emirates Airlines
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Manchester, UK
Posts: 18,614
Jun 11, 2019, 10:55 am
#148
Join Date: Jun 2014
Programs: EY
Posts: 852
Jun 11, 2019, 11:54 pm
#149
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 9,307
I knew it was poor, although better than losing them altogether, but it looks like it might have reduced since the launch. I'm not 100% sure, but I think it was slightly more than 0.5 cents initially.