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

_Apr 8 01:26_

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

Emirates extends its flexible cancellation and rebooking 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 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

## 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/2026/04/07/emirates-flydubai-operations-stable-213-flights-wednesday-223-thursday-ex-dxb-april-8-9?omhide=true) — Emirates & Flydubai Operations Stable: 216 Flights Wednesday & 225 Thursday Ex-DXB (April 8 – 9)

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