Introducing Skywards+
#122
Join Date: Aug 2011
Programs: IHG Spire Ambassador, CC Gold, Marriott Gold, HH Gold, DL PM
Posts: 526
I am trying to book a flight after buying the basic subscription.
I have gone to the Skywards+ page, found the discount code and clicked to book through there.
I have 1,000 more miles in my account than I need.
It is still giving me the "insufficient miles" language. I really do not want to book over the phone as my husbands name gets misspelled a lot. Is there another trick besides transferring in the additional miles (which isn't the end of the world as I am going to try for an upgrade to first the closer that we get to flying)?
I have gone to the Skywards+ page, found the discount code and clicked to book through there.
I have 1,000 more miles in my account than I need.
It is still giving me the "insufficient miles" language. I really do not want to book over the phone as my husbands name gets misspelled a lot. Is there another trick besides transferring in the additional miles (which isn't the end of the world as I am going to try for an upgrade to first the closer that we get to flying)?
#123
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: So Cal
Posts: 937
I am trying to book a flight after buying the basic subscription.
I have gone to the Skywards+ page, found the discount code and clicked to book through there.
The phone rep will send an email to verify details prior to completing your booking.
I have 1,000 more miles in my account than I need.
It is still giving me the "insufficient miles" language. I really do not want to book over the phone as my husbands name gets misspelled a lot. Is there another trick besides transferring in the additional miles (which isn't the end of the world as I am going to try for an upgrade to first the closer that we get to flying)?
I have gone to the Skywards+ page, found the discount code and clicked to book through there.
The phone rep will send an email to verify details prior to completing your booking.
I have 1,000 more miles in my account than I need.
It is still giving me the "insufficient miles" language. I really do not want to book over the phone as my husbands name gets misspelled a lot. Is there another trick besides transferring in the additional miles (which isn't the end of the world as I am going to try for an upgrade to first the closer that we get to flying)?
#124
Join Date: Sep 2019
Posts: 6
Wheel of death for me as well. Certainly there has to be a fix here? I am going to give Emirates another 15 hours to respond (they said IT support would get back to me in 24-48 hours) and then I'm going to escalate myself with a supervisor. If they can't get it resolved, I'm afraid I may have to request a refund of the Skywards+ membership since the sole reason I purchased it was to use the 20% discount
#126
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: SMF
Programs: UA Mileage Plus 2P
Posts: 108
Thanks for the tip, brodielayne. I got the wheel of death myself. I called and asked the agent if she could apply the discount. She wasn't familiar of this process. Then, I just asked the agent for a supervisor. Initially, the supervisor said I didn't have enough miles, but I told the Supervisor once they applied the 20% discount, that would be enough. She agreed and placed my flights on hold and it would finalized with 24 to 48 hours.
Hopefully, this will help others in the same situation.
Hopefully, this will help others in the same situation.
#127
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: DXB / WAW
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 726
So having Skywards+ when doing upgrade, the Skysurfers accounts are deducted from the family pool?
#128
Join Date: Oct 2018
Programs: Skywards
Posts: 238
Got the Skywards+ finally and made a booking, worth it if you ask me.
Data point for others as it was discussed, I signed up mid month (not on the 1st) and the validity is until the end of Jan 2024
However on the phone they could not apply the discount over the phone, only online unfortuantly.
Data point for others as it was discussed, I signed up mid month (not on the 1st) and the validity is until the end of Jan 2024
However on the phone they could not apply the discount over the phone, only online unfortuantly.
Last edited by redeternet7; Jan 30, 2023 at 11:59 pm
#129
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: DUB / DXB
Programs: EK Gold, BA Gold
Posts: 2,471
Got the Skywards+ finally and made a booking, worth it if you ask me.
Data point for others as it was discussed, I signed up mid month (not on the 1st) and the validity is until the end of Jan 2024
However on the phone they could not apply the discount over the phone, only online unfortuantly.
Data point for others as it was discussed, I signed up mid month (not on the 1st) and the validity is until the end of Jan 2024
However on the phone they could not apply the discount over the phone, only online unfortuantly.
Im thinking of doing a redemption today and can save 43k miles for €386 basic skywards + so i think its worth it
#130
Join Date: Oct 2018
Programs: Skywards
Posts: 238
I didnt make my booking until a few days after. Go for it!
#132
Join Date: Oct 2018
Programs: Skywards
Posts: 238
#133
Join Date: Apr 2004
Programs: Emirates Gold, United Silver, HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium, Hyatt Discoverist, Delta Gold
Posts: 299
Two questions about Skywards +
1. Can the 20% upgrade discount be applied when upgrading an award ticket at the lounge, gate or on-board? I am not sure this can be accomplished online.
2. I used a 20% discount on a classic reward last year. If I renew again this year, can I use another 20% discount on a classic reward again? The terms and conditions state a one time use.
1. Can the 20% upgrade discount be applied when upgrading an award ticket at the lounge, gate or on-board? I am not sure this can be accomplished online.
2. I used a 20% discount on a classic reward last year. If I renew again this year, can I use another 20% discount on a classic reward again? The terms and conditions state a one time use.
#134
Join Date: Oct 2018
Programs: Skywards
Posts: 238
Two questions about Skywards +
1. Can the 20% upgrade discount be applied when upgrading an award ticket at the lounge, gate or on-board? I am not sure this can be accomplished online.
2. I used a 20% discount on a classic reward last year. If I renew again this year, can I use another 20% discount on a classic reward again? The terms and conditions state a one time use.
1. Can the 20% upgrade discount be applied when upgrading an award ticket at the lounge, gate or on-board? I am not sure this can be accomplished online.
2. I used a 20% discount on a classic reward last year. If I renew again this year, can I use another 20% discount on a classic reward again? The terms and conditions state a one time use.
2. should do. You have to sign up after the expiry
#135
Join Date: Apr 2004
Programs: Emirates Gold, United Silver, HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium, Hyatt Discoverist, Delta Gold
Posts: 299