What happened
Emirates has announced two key policy extensions for frequent flyers amid ongoing regional operations adjustments: 1. Flexible Cancellation & Rebooking: The flexible cancellation and refund policy is extended until April 30, 2026. For tickets issued on or after April 2, 2026, Emirates offers one free date change. 2. Skywards Benefits: Emirates has extended Skywards member elite tiers and paused miles expiry until June 30, 2026. These policies apply to flights operated by Emirates and Flydubai, which are currently operating at approximately 80% of pre-conflict levels with 213 flights scheduled for April 6 and 223 for April 7 from Dubai (DXB)