Why it matters
Affects 3 airline programs (Emirates, Flydubai, Qatar Airways). Removal of a benefit or service — adjust plans and use any remaining value.
What happened
Emirates has announced two key policy updates for frequent flyers: 1. **Skywards Benefits**: Elite tier extensions and a pause on miles expiry have been extended until June 30, 2026. 2. **Flexibility**: The flexible cancellation and refund policy is extended until April 30, 2026. Additionally, Emirates offers one free date change for tickets issued on or after April 2, 2026. These changes come as Emirates and Flydubai stabilize operations following regional conflict, with schedules currently running at approximately 80% of pre-conflict levels
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