What happened
Emirates has announced two key policy updates for frequent flyers amid ongoing regional operations: 1. Flexible Cancellation & Rebooking: The flexible cancellation and refund policy is extended until April 30, 2026. Passengers can make one free date change for tickets issued on or after April 2, 2026. 2. Skywards Benefits: Emirates has extended Skywards member elite tiers and paused miles expiry until June 30, 2026. These policies apply to Emirates and Flydubai operations, which are currently running at approximately 70% of pre-conflict levels