Dan Whitmer, Rewards Programs Analyst
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Emirates Skywards is free to join, and you can create your account online by visiting the Emirates website. As soon as your account is created, you'll become an Emirates Skywards Blue Member and you will start earning miles toward free flights and enjoying all the other benefits of membership.
Basic Emirates Skywards Membership Perks
Joining Emirates Skywards with a free basic membership gives you benefits like member-only offers, travel packages, instant upgrades with miles at check-in, waitlist priority, and paid lounge access.
Earning Emirates Skywards Elite Status
You can reach the lowest elite membership status level – Silver – by accumulating 25,000 Tier Miles, taking 25 qualifying flights within a 12-month period, or by holding the Emirates Skywards Credit Card (for the first year). This will give you access to perks such as a 30% bonus on miles earned when flying Emirates and flydubai, priority check-in and boarding, and complimentary access to the Emirates Business Class lounge in Dubai. Each elite status tier offers additional savings and benefits.
If you have any questions about joining or Emirates Skywards membership in general, contact Emirates Skywards customer service.
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How much do Emirates miles cost?
Emirates miles cost 3 cents per mile, meaning that 10,000 Emirates miles will cost you $300, and you can redeem them for an average of 0.71 cents per mile. You can buy a minimum of 2,000 miles, which would cost you $60, and then purchase additional miles in increments of 1,000, up to 100,000 miles for Blue and Silver members or 200,000 miles for Gold and Platinum members per calendar year.
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read full answer by Dan Whitmer, Rewards Programs AnalystHow can I transfer my Emirates miles?
You can transfer Emirates miles in increments of 1,000 to another member online from your Emirates Skywards account. Once the transfer is complete, the miles will be available in the recipient’s account within 48 hours. Currently, Emirates does not allow transfers to any other loyalty programs.
How to Transfer Your Emirates Miles to Another Member
- Visit the Emirates Skywards transfer page and log in to your account.
- Click the “Transfer your Miles” from the...
How do I redeem my Emirates Skywards miles?
To redeem Emirates miles, log in to your Emirates Skywards account online or use the Emirates mobile app. Emirates miles are worth about 0.71 cents each when redeemed for Emirates flights, making this the best redemption option.
How to Redeem Emirates Rewards for Flights
- Login to your Emirates Skywards account.
- Enter your travel details and select the “Classic rewards” option.
- Click “Search flights” to view available fares offering award flights.
- Select your...
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