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Tag: Emirates (Skywards)

Emirates To Adjust Partner Business Class Award Rates. Here’s What to Book Now.

Emirates To Adjust Partner Business Class Award Rates. Here’s What to Book Now.

JT Genter
by JT Genter
February 4, 2024
0

Emirates has repeatedly devalued its Skywards mileage program, increasing award rates on Emirates flights and ending partnerships with Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. As if that wasn't enough, Emirates is now planning to "adjust" award pricing on its remaining partners. Here's what we know so far and what you may want to book before this change goes into effect.

Emirates Dubai Connect — How To Get a Free Hotel on Your Layover

Emirates Dubai Connect — How To Get a Free Hotel on Your Layover

Tyler Glatt
by Tyler Glatt
August 10, 2023
0

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.

Convert Hotel & Bank Points to Emirates Skywards With up to a 25% Transfer Bonus

Convert Hotel & Bank Points to Emirates Skywards With up to a 25% Transfer Bonus

Sam Helmy
by Sam Helmy
April 5, 2023
0

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.

Emirates-United Mileage Earning and Redemption Rates Live (Plus Double Miles Promotion)

Emirates-United Mileage Earning and Redemption Rates Live (Plus Double Miles Promotion)

Sam Helmy
by Sam Helmy
March 31, 2023
0

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.

The Aftermath of Emirates Recent Award Devaluations

The Aftermath of Emirates Recent Award Devaluations

Dan Miller
by Dan Miller
February 13, 2023
3

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.

You Can Now Book Emirates Awards With Aeroplan Points

You Can Now Book Emirates Awards With Aeroplan Points

Sam Helmy
by Sam Helmy
December 18, 2022
0

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.

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Emirates and JetBlue Mileage Partnership Ending October 30

Emirates and JetBlue Mileage Partnership Ending October 30

Sam Helmy
by Sam Helmy
September 16, 2022
1

Emirates and JetBlue announced the termination of their decade-long partnership. Effective October 30, 2022, members of both airlines will no longer be able to earn miles when taking flights on the other carriers' metal. Here's what to know about the transition and how you can still redeem miles for JetBlue awards.

United and Emirates Announce New Codeshare and Mileage Partnership

United and Emirates Announce New Codeshare and Mileage Partnership

Sam Helmy
by Sam Helmy
September 15, 2022
1

On Wednesday, Emirates and United Airlines announced a new partnership at a large media event at Dulles International Airport. The new relationship will allow members to earn miles on each other's flights, limited lounge access, and even a launch new United route from Newark to Dubai starting in March 2023.

Emirates, Air Canada Announce New Strategic Partnership. Here’s What We Know So Far.

Emirates, Air Canada Announce New Strategic Partnership. Here’s What We Know So Far.

Sam Helmy
by Sam Helmy
July 14, 2022
2

This week, Air Canada and Emirates announced the formation of a strategic partnership. The airlines aim to codeshare some routes in 2022 and eventually have reciprocal frequent flyer benefits - including lounge access. Here's what we know so far about this exciting new partnership.

Emirates Skywards Fuel Surcharges Skyrocket. Will Other Airlines Follow?

Emirates Skywards Fuel Surcharges Skyrocket. Will Other Airlines Follow?

Skye Class
by Skye Class
July 4, 2022
4

This year, Emirates Skywards fuel surcharges have increased several times for awards flights, jacking up the out-of-pocket cost of some awards from under $200 to over $800 - bringing into question the value of Skywards miles. Only time will tell whether the fuel surcharges come back down if and when the price of fuel drops (unlikely) and if other airlines follow suit (likely).

How to Book JetBlue Mint to London with Emirates Skywards Miles

How to Book JetBlue Mint to London with Emirates Skywards Miles

Max Prosperi
by Max Prosperi
May 26, 2023
8

JetBlue and Emirates have been partners for a while, and that relationship has just improved over time. The icing on the cake has been added: you can book JetBlue Mint (business class) between New York and London using your Emirates Skywards miles. Best of all, this is actually a good deal. Let's take a look at the latest development and how to book.

Earn a Mile a Minute With Emirates Skywards in Dubai

Earn a Mile a Minute With Emirates Skywards in Dubai

Sam Helmy
by Sam Helmy
August 7, 2021
7

Emirates is offering a promotion giving you the chance to earn 1 mile for every minute you spend in Dubai! The promotion is valid from October 1, 2021, through March 31, 2022. But unfortunately, the earnings aren't unlimited.

It’s Official: Alaska Airlines and Emirates Ending Partnership

It’s Official: Alaska Airlines and Emirates Ending Partnership

Max Prosperi
by Max Prosperi
May 25, 2023
30

It's official. The long-standing partnership between Alaska Airlines and Emirates is coming to an end. Luckily, there is still some time for Mileage Plan members to take advantage of this partnership. You can still earn and redeem miles through July 31.

Enroll Now To Get 3,000 Emirates Skywards Miles From Just One Hilton Stay

Enroll Now To Get 3,000 Emirates Skywards Miles From Just One Hilton Stay

Skye Class
by Skye Class
April 13, 2021
14

Emirates is teaming up with Hilton to offer members 3,000 Skywards Miles when you stay at a qualifying hotel by August 31, 2021. The countries where the qualifying hotels exist are pretty limited, but perhaps you can take advantage of this offer. But, act fast. This promotion is only open to the first 1,000 members who register for the promotion.

Emirates Will Block First Class Awards From Partners Starting in April 2021

Emirates Will Block First Class Awards From Partners Starting in April 2021

Patrick Stouffer
by Patrick Stouffer
November 6, 2020
16

It appears that Emirates will block partner airlines from accessing first-class awards. A notice on Alaska Air's website states that starting April 1, 2021, Emirates will no longer give partners the ability to book Emirates first class awards. In this post, we cover all the details of this change and how you can book an incredible award before this restriction goes into place.

Emirates Skywards Slashes Award Fees by Over 90%

Emirates Skywards Slashes Award Fees by Over 90%

Patrick Stouffer
by Patrick Stouffer
May 26, 2020
24

Emirates offers some of the best onboard products in the sky. But booking these aspirational seats can be expensive—even on award redemptions. Perhaps not anymore. Recent searches on Emirates' site are displaying a massive drop in carrier surcharges across the board. We are seeing some cuts to out-of-pocket costs as great as 90%!

Citi ThankYou® Points Adds Emirates as 16th Airline Partner

Citi ThankYou® Points Adds Emirates as 16th Airline Partner

JT Genter
by JT Genter
April 19, 2020
27

While Citi ThankYou® Points isn't known for being the most valuable transferrable currency, it just added its 16th airline transfer partner: Emirates Skywards. This new partnership means you can now book Emirates' legendary first-class product to Europe for just 135,000 Citi ThankYou Points round-trip, or fly to Europe in Emirates business class for 90,000 points round-trip.

Chase Adds Emirates as Ultimate Rewards Transfer Partner

Chase Adds Emirates as Ultimate Rewards Transfer Partner

Sam Helmy
by Sam Helmy
August 30, 2019
31

Chase Ultimate Rewards has added Emirates Skywards as a new transfer partner, which brings its number of airlines you can transfer Chase points to 10. Although it's always great to see more options, this isn't likely to be one of the more lucrative partners for most Ultimate Rewards cardholders.

Emirates Introduces Beautiful New Suites

Emirates Introduces Beautiful New Suites

Sam Helmy
by Sam Helmy
December 2, 2017
45

Emirates has unveiled the new suites for its Boeing 777 fleet at the Dubai Airshow and they are truly stunning. The new suites will first feature on Emirates’ new 777 aircraft, and your first chance to fly them will be on the Dubai DXB Brussels BRU route on December 1, 2017.

Emirates Introduces a New Way to Deal with The Electronics Ban

Emirates Introduces a New Way to Deal with The Electronics Ban

Sam Helmy
by Sam Helmy
April 9, 2017
9

Emirates is now offering premium cabin passengers a Microsoft Surface tablet to use on flights to the US where the electronic travel ban has an impact.

Emirates Partners for Helicopter Transport From Nice to Monaco

Emirates Partners for Helicopter Transport From Nice to Monaco

Sam Helmy
by Sam Helmy
March 27, 2017
25

What's better than complimentary chauffeur from the airport to your hotel or home? How about a helicopter transport and then chauffeur to your final destination? Emirates ups its game one more time for premium passengers, but economy-class passengers can have a taste for a small cost as well.

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