Introducing Skywards+
Mar 1, 2023, 12:41 am
#136
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: So Cal
Posts: 937
Correction, one does not have to use the portal to leverage the discount. The call center can also apply it, and is used to doing so as many of us receive the wheel of death when trying to access our benefit online.
Apr 10, 2023, 6:29 am
#139
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: NYC -- UA 1K; SPG Platinum; HH Diamond.
Posts: 2,924
I think that’s against the T&C of the Skywards+ program so DP or no DP, I would not count on that working.
May 25, 2023, 6:20 am
#140
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: DXB
Programs: EK, AA, DL, UA, SPG, HGP, Amex
Posts: 1,208
I got an email reminding me that my Skywards + subscription was ending.
The email also included this: "You will also benefit from reduced rates if you re-subscribe by 31 May 2023."
The rates offered to me are the same as for the the general population. Perhaps they are considering increasing prices as of June 1.
Not clear, but if you were planning on signing up in June or soon anyway, it may make sense to sign up now.
The email also included this: "You will also benefit from reduced rates if you re-subscribe by 31 May 2023."
The rates offered to me are the same as for the the general population. Perhaps they are considering increasing prices as of June 1.
Not clear, but if you were planning on signing up in June or soon anyway, it may make sense to sign up now.
Jun 11, 2023, 6:47 am
#141
Join Date: Sep 2009
Programs: AA Executive Platinum, Marriott Lifetime Titanium, IHG Platinum
Posts: 1,451
I am new to the Skywards program (have zero points), and have a question about redeeming Skywards for a flight. My thinking is to transfer American Express Membership awards to Skyrewards for travel in Feb-2024.
The one way flight in question is about $2262USD (business). When I try to price using "Book Classic Rewards Flights," I am seeing lowest price of 151,250 Miles + USD 1,277.
Are 150K Skyrewards points only worth about $1K USD? Or am I reading this incorrectly.
The one way flight in question is about $2262USD (business). When I try to price using "Book Classic Rewards Flights," I am seeing lowest price of 151,250 Miles + USD 1,277.
Are 150K Skyrewards points only worth about $1K USD? Or am I reading this incorrectly.
Jun 11, 2023, 8:33 am
#142
Ambassador: Emirates Airlines
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Manchester, UK
Posts: 18,620
US and UK are some of the highest surcharges (as you’ve seen).
Jun 11, 2023, 8:58 am
#143
Original Poster
Join Date: May 2010
Location: BOM
Programs: EK Plat, HHonors Gold
Posts: 2,883
Another observation is that if you renew on the 2nd onwards of a month, the expiry is set the end of the calendar month as they extend it to the end of the calendar month in which your expiry date falls. So its 30-Jun-24 for me. So you can theoretically get an extra month of subscription. If I were to subscribe on June 1, then my expiry would probably have been 31-May-24. Not too sure about this though - perhaps someone can confirm.
Jun 11, 2023, 10:10 am
#144
Join Date: Apr 2004
Programs: Emirates Gold, United Silver, HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium, Hyatt Discoverist, Delta Gold
Posts: 299
Award strategy-
My wife is a skyward plus member and qualities for the 20% classic awards discount
Unfortunately, there is only one first class award seat available.
To qualify for the 20% skywards plus awards discount, both tickets need to be booked in the same cabin. The flights are from MLE-IAD
Do I redeem points for two business class tickets, apply the 20% discount and then upgrade one of them to first class. Is this strategy even possible given that EK would need to separate the bookings if there is only one first class seat available?
Or do I book one first class ticket (apply the 20% discount) and book the other ticket in business class and hope an upgrade becomes available later?
My wife is a skyward plus member and qualities for the 20% classic awards discount
Unfortunately, there is only one first class award seat available.
To qualify for the 20% skywards plus awards discount, both tickets need to be booked in the same cabin. The flights are from MLE-IAD
Do I redeem points for two business class tickets, apply the 20% discount and then upgrade one of them to first class. Is this strategy even possible given that EK would need to separate the bookings if there is only one first class seat available?
Or do I book one first class ticket (apply the 20% discount) and book the other ticket in business class and hope an upgrade becomes available later?
Jul 5, 2023, 4:40 am
#145
Join Date: Mar 2023
Posts: 1
Does anyone else have this issue: I have re-subscribed to Skywards Plus and tried to book 20% discount on classic reward. I keep getting the message "you have used all your discounted flight rewards" which is NOT the case. Emirates skywards sent me an email with a link to use - this doesn't work either! Does anyone have any hacks? This is driving me up the wall. Thanks.
Apr 2, 2024, 10:36 pm
#146
Join Date: Jan 2013
Programs: DL, UA
Posts: 596
I know it's been asked and answered, want to do so again if there's any experiences that differ? Can a Skywards+ member access the benefits on tickets booked outside of emirates.com? i.e. travel agents? Anyone had success doing so?
Apr 4, 2024, 9:03 am
#147
Original Poster
Join Date: May 2010
Location: BOM
Programs: EK Plat, HHonors Gold
Posts: 2,883
I have booked the flights through their call center and the bonuses were applied. So the benefits are not limited to flights booked solely though the emirates website. Not sure about travel agents. Best would be to call the Emirates contact center and confirm.
Apr 5, 2024, 10:27 am
#148
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Dubai
Programs: BA Silver, FB Plat, EK Gold, BonvoyAmb
Posts: 2,021
From my reading this week when looking to sign up again (been pre Covid since I did it last) fly Dubai booked anywhere gives the bonus but Ek flights must be booked direct with EK.