# Emirates Skywards to Drop Condor as an Earning Partner

_May 23 23:51_

Tags: Condor, Emirates, Hilton Honors, Emirates Skywards, Europe, loyalty program, policy change, airline, hotel, award redemption

Emirates plans to stop allowing members to earn Skywards miles on Condor flights, effective early 2026

## Summary

Emirates Skywards is ending its partnership with Condor for mileage earning. Starting early 2026, members will no longer be able to accrue Skywards miles on select Condor flights. This change affects the utility of Emirates miles for travelers using Condor as a feeder or for European connections

## Why it matters

Affects 7 airline programs (Air Canada, American Airlines, British Airways...). Relevant for Hilton Honors elites and award redeemers. Card-issuer angle via American Express, Capital One.

## Sources cited

- [AwardWallet Blog](https://awardwallet.com/hotels/hilton-honors/transfer-hilton-points?pubDate=2026-05-23) — How To Transfer Hilton Honors Points Between Member Accounts, Bank, and Airline Partners

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