Skywards Redemptions on Partners
Mar 11, 2026 | 9:39 pm
#1
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Join Date: Feb 2021
Location: San Francisco
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Skywards Redemptions on Partners
I’ve been saving Skywards for a big trip on EK next year, but with the current state of the world, I’m wondering if I should redeem on partner flights.
I’m looking at Japan Airlines and Korean Air. Does EK have good J availability on JL and KE from the USA?
Any good redemptions on AC or UA?
I’m looking at Japan Airlines and Korean Air. Does EK have good J availability on JL and KE from the USA?
Any good redemptions on AC or UA?
Mar 23, 2026 | 1:25 am
#4
formerly mattking2000
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: DXB
Programs: BA|AC|AZ|SPG|H|FPC
Posts: 1,480
KE availability is somewhere between Delta's and AF/KL, it shows a bit less than Delta but more than whatever AF / KL shows. I think if you are doing long-haul (e.g., JFK-ICN) EK will definitely push you to book on their own metal -- I don't frequently find useable availability with partners on the EK system, unfortunately.