Tag: Emirates (Skywards)

Emirates just launched a new promotion to buy Skywards miles, offering up to a 30% bonus on purchases through September 29, 2023. You can buy Skywards miles for as low as 2.3¢ per mile, which is a pretty crummy rate. So does it ever make sense to jump on this promotion? Let's consider the details.

Air Canada offers the ability to redeem Aeroplan points for Emirates flights using a distance-based award chart. Prices vary wildly, so we priced out thousands of award flights to learn what one could expect to pay when redeeming points for Emirates flights. Here's all you need to know.

The next time you're connecting through Dubai on a long layover, make sure to reserve Emirates Dubai Connect services to enjoy a complimentary hotel, meals, transportation, and a waived visa fee. These are the details and eligible flights.

Marriott Bonvoy members who have linked their account to Emirates might be able to score up to 10,000 Skywards miles on Marriott stays through November 15, 2023. This is a targeted promotion, so not everyone will be eligible. Here are the details for the promotion and how to register.

Here's a good promotion for those interested in earning Emirates Skywards miles with their IHG stays. Members can get 3x Skywards miles on IHG stays booked by June 30 for stays completed before September 30, 2023, but there are conditions. Here are the details.

Over the past few years, booking Emirates' first class using points and miles has become increasingly difficult. However, it is still possible to book Emirates' first class awards—even with partners. Here are the best (and worst) ways to book Emirates' first class awards in 2023.

Emirates recently launched a promotion giving you up to a 25% bonus when you convert points to Skywards miles from select hotel and bank programs. The promotion is valid for transfers through April 30, and participating brands include IHG, Marriott, and Accor Live Limitless. However, we have a few words of caution before you consider transferring points to Emirates.

United and Emirates finally unveiled all details of their new relationship, which came into force on March 26, 2023. You can now earn and redeem Emirates miles on United... and United miles for flights on Emirates. However, the restrictions on this partnership are many. And you might do better by crediting flights to another mileage program. Here's a dive into your options.

Emirates recently implemented a 20% increase in the cost of all its premium cabin awards with no notice. It's another good reminder to not hoard your miles and spend them before the next devaluation hits. Here's a recap of what changed and what Emirates is doing to soften the blow.

This week, Aeroplan launched its new Emirates award chart, allowing Aeroplan members to redeem their Aeroplan points for Emirates awards. While Aeroplan plans to use a new Emirates-specific award chart, this is not yet active. In the meantime, you can currently book awards at the cheaper standard pricing.