# Emirates Extends Flexible Cancellation Policy and Skywards Tier Benefits Through April and June 2026

_Apr 6 01:42_

Tags: Emirates, Flydubai, Emirates Skywards, DXB, Middle East, policy change, airline, loyalty program, service policy change

Emirates has extended its flexible cancellation and refund policy for flights until April 30, 2026, offering one free date change for tickets issued on or after April 2. Additionally, Skywards member tiers are extended and miles expiry is paused until June 30, 2026

## Summary

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)

## Why it matters

Affects 3 airline programs (Emirates, Flydubai, Qatar Airways). Removal of a benefit or service — adjust plans and use any remaining value.

## Sources cited

- [LoyaltyLobby](https://loyaltylobby.com/2026/04/05/emirates-flydubai-operations-stable-213-flights-monday-223-tuesday-ex-dxb-april-6-7?omhide=true) — Emirates & Flydubai Operations Stable: 213 Flights Monday & 223 Tuesday Ex-DXB (April 6 – 7)

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