Skywards Points Confusion
Jan 5, 2022 | 11:07 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Oct 2021
Posts: 16
Skywards Points Confusion
Hi there,
In Jan 2021, I booked 2 x tickets with Skywards points out of Manchester to Dubai. Outward was in Business (Saver) and Inward was First (Flex). This cost 225,000 in Skyward points.
If I look now to fly the same route using the Emirates Calculator as a reference, it's hard to get a calculation where one leg is in Business and the other in First. For instance if I use the calculator to look at a First Class, I see "Not Applicable" if this is the case, how did I book it?!
In essence, I'm trying to work out how I managed to book Business and First for 225,000 as the calculator doesn't seem to let me get anywhere near this figure?
I really hope that makes sense!
Thanks
In Jan 2021, I booked 2 x tickets with Skywards points out of Manchester to Dubai. Outward was in Business (Saver) and Inward was First (Flex). This cost 225,000 in Skyward points.
If I look now to fly the same route using the Emirates Calculator as a reference, it's hard to get a calculation where one leg is in Business and the other in First. For instance if I use the calculator to look at a First Class, I see "Not Applicable" if this is the case, how did I book it?!
In essence, I'm trying to work out how I managed to book Business and First for 225,000 as the calculator doesn't seem to let me get anywhere near this figure?
I really hope that makes sense!
Thanks
Jan 5, 2022 | 1:49 pm
#3
Ambassador, Emirates
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: LGW / AMS / CPT
Programs: SA KL BA EK
Posts: 4,847
"First Class Flex Classic Rewards will be available for travel until 30 June 2021.
For travel from 1 July 2021 onwards, only First Class Flex Plus Classic Rewards will be available for all First Class one-way and return bookings"
Jan 5, 2022 | 2:01 pm
#4
Original Poster
Join Date: Oct 2021
Posts: 16
I don't think First Saver awards exist anymore. I copy from the small print in the mileage calculator:
"First Class Flex Classic Rewards will be available for travel until 30 June 2021.
For travel from 1 July 2021 onwards, only First Class Flex Plus Classic Rewards will be available for all First Class one-way and return bookings"
"First Class Flex Classic Rewards will be available for travel until 30 June 2021.
For travel from 1 July 2021 onwards, only First Class Flex Plus Classic Rewards will be available for all First Class one-way and return bookings"
Jan 5, 2022 | 2:19 pm
#5
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Manchester/London
Programs: Skywards Plat, Bonvoy Titanium
Posts: 1,303
Jan 22, 2022 | 3:10 am
#8
Ambassador: Emirates Airlines
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Manchester, UK
Posts: 19,808
Jan 22, 2022 | 3:26 am
#9
Ambassador, Emirates
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: LGW / AMS / CPT
Programs: SA KL BA EK
Posts: 4,847
Jan 22, 2022 | 8:43 pm
#11
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 10,059
I would guess there is no First Class cabin on the route which generates the first message, and no Business Class awards available, only revenue tickets, which generates the second. Giving more details would help confirm or otherwise.
Jan 23, 2022 | 7:06 pm
#12
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 4,078
Requesting first class IADJFK/BOS-CMB around Feb 20-25 return March 1-5.
I enter the dates and get a big date matrix.
I then click on the dates I want which shows 235,000 + $539.
There is a banner with this:
Warning:
What I don't understand is why it doesn't offer the higher level awards for IAD-CMB.
I enter the dates and get a big date matrix.
I then click on the dates I want which shows 235,000 + $539.
There is a banner with this:
- There are no First Class fares available for the dates you selected. We’ve provided Business Class fares instead.
Warning:
- Sorry, we were unable to find flight options to match your search. Please try a different search, or try your original search again later.
What I don't understand is why it doesn't offer the higher level awards for IAD-CMB.
Last edited by chuck1; Jan 23, 2022 at 9:16 pm