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Emirates is the Dubai-based airline owned by the government of Dubai, and it is not a member of any airline alliance. Its loyalty program is Emirates Skywards, which partners with a set of airlines individually and with several bank transfer programs. The site tracks Skywards award pricing and surcharges, premium cabin products, status rules and Emirates route news.
Registered Emirates Skywards members can earn 4 miles per dollar on paid IHG stays completed by 31 January 2027.
Skywards members who are not UAE residents earn 1,440 bonus miles for each full day in Dubai, capped at 7,200 miles, on paid roundtrips booked by November 5.
Anyone flying Emirates from 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2027 can show a boarding pass plus photo ID for discounts of up to 50% at UAE partners.
Emirates Skywards members receive a 25 percent bonus when converting miles into ALL Accor Reward points from September 14 through October 2, 2026.
Emirates Skywards is offering 100% bonus miles on eligible Emirates and Flydubai flights for travel September 15–November 30, 2026. Members must register and complete ticketing by September 30, 2026 (Dubai time)
Germany and the UAE expanded their air-services agreement on 10 September 2026, allowing UAE carriers a fifth German city that is widely expected to be Berlin.
Emirates Skywards members receive a 30% bonus on conversions to Marriott Bonvoy from August 28, 2026 through September 30, 2026.
Emirates will keep the previous premium economy on A380s and 777s while a new electrically powered seat with 39 inches of pitch arrives only on A350s.
Passengers holding Finnair tickets to Dubai from October 25, 2026 through March 27, 2027 should contact the airline about rebooking.
Skywards Miles earned from June 1, 2027 will expire 36 months after the end of that month, while balances already in accounts keep the current birth month rule.
Emirates is close to permission for nonstop fifth freedom flights between Milan and Lima, a 6609 mile sector that currently has no nonstops.
LoyaltyLobby found no Emirates award space on Aegean Miles+Bonus or JAL Mileage Bank for Dubai to Jakarta, while Aeroplan and Qantas still showed awards.
From 10 August 2026, Emirates tickets destined for Dubai can be date changed as often as needed with no change fee.
Qatar Airways usually provides pajamas on long haul and overnight medium haul flights while United Polaris limits them to flights over 14 hours on request.
Marriott Bonvoy and Emirates have launched a Your World Rewards promotion allowing members to earn 5,000 bonus Bonvoy points on their next eligible stay at participating properties
Lufthansa has cut off partner airlines from booking first-class awards, while Emirates now requires elite status for Skywards members to book first class. The article highlights five specific first-class products and routes to target for award bookings
Emirates is rolling out Starlink internet to its fleet, which supports faster streaming and video calls. The article discusses whether the airline should implement guidelines for this new feature
Emirates Skywards members save 25% on miles for economy awards with partners like JAL, United, and Qantas. Bookings must be issued between July 24 and August 9, 2026
Emirates has unveiled the U-Dream headrest, a multi-way adjustable leather headrest for Economy Class, currently available on three A350s and rolling out fleet-wide by end of 2026
Effective July 21, 2026, Aeroplan members can redeem points for Emirates Premium Economy. Additionally, Emirates First Class awards are now limited to Aeroplan 35K status holders
Emirates President Tim Clark confirms the airline will not take delivery of the first 10 Boeing 777X airframes, citing significant design modifications and a seven-year delay. Emirates expects its first 777X in Q2 2027
Marriott Bonvoy members with linked Emirates Skywards accounts can earn 5,000 bonus points for one eligible paid stay. The offer runs from July 15 through September 30, 2026
Marriott Bonvoy and Japan Airlines Mileage Bank have launched a new preferred partnership featuring reciprocal status match and challenge opportunities for elite members of both programs
Italy air transport sector strike on July 5, 2026, with protected flights between 7-10 AM and 6-9 PM, plus most long-haul services. EC 261 duty to care applies
ASmallWorld is offering 300,000 Lufthansa Miles and a fast track to Hilton Diamond status. The promotion is supported by a June 26, 2026 deadline for related Earthquake Relief miles earning
Emirates is rolling out its next-generation lounge concept globally, with Munich and Frankfurt already updated and Manchester, Mauritius, and Istanbul scheduled for 2026
Emirates offers a free 1-night stay (Premium Economy/Economy) or 2-night stay (Business/First) at JW Marriott Marquis Dubai for eligible return flights traveling June 25–Sept 30, 2026
Qatar Airways resumes operations to 26 destinations effective June 16, 2026, marking the final major date in its restart plan following the Iran War. Additional destinations are scheduled for July and August
Copa Airlines has expanded its Panama Stopover program, allowing connecting passengers to spend up to 15 days in Panama at no additional airfare cost, up from the previous 7-day limit
Emirates is offering insurance to cover rebooking or repatriation if flights are grounded due to the ongoing Iran War, aiming to boost transit traffic which remains down 60% despite the airline's return to profitability
Effective June 6, 2026, the UAE will deny entry to travelers who have been in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan within the past 21 days due to Ebola measures
Qatar Airways is offering a 30% bonus Avios on transfers from select hotel and financial partners. The promotion runs from June 1 through June 30, 2026
Boeing CEO and FAA Administrator confirm the 777X will not be certified until 2027, pushing ETOPS validation into next year and delaying commercial entry into service
SAS EuroBonus is offering a paid status match for elite members of Air India, British Airways, Lufthansa Group, Emirates, Qatar, Turkish Airlines, and United Airlines residing in India. Tiers range from Silver to Diamond with fees from €39 to €159
Air France-KLM's paid status match to Flying Blue Silver, Gold, and Platinum has expanded to include Argentina, Brazil, Chile, China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, with eligibility based on elite status from over two dozen partner airlines
A national general strike by air traffic controllers in Italy on Friday, May 29, 2026, will disrupt most flights. Only flights departing between 7–10 AM and 6–9 PM, plus select intercontinental routes, are protected
Emirates, Qatar, and Etihad have extended elite tier validity, lowered qualification requirements, and offered flexible rebooking policies due to the Iran War, with specific end dates ranging from May to November 2026
Emirates plans to stop allowing members to earn Skywards miles on Condor flights, effective early 2026
World of Hyatt has implemented significant award pricing changes this week, with some rates increasing by up to 67%. The update affects the program's award chart and redemption values
Emirates is ending its special flight flexibility waiver for travel affected by the Iran conflict on May 31, 2026. Passengers with tickets booked between Feb 28 and May 31 must rebook or request a refund by this deadline
Qatar Airways reported nearly $2 billion in profit for the fiscal year ending March 2026 but will not offer staff bonuses, citing regional instability. This contrasts with Emirates, which recently paid bonuses worth 20 weeks of pay
Effective May 20, 2026, Emirates Skywards increases miles required for First, Business, and Premium Economy awards by 15%. It also introduces one-way Business Saver Classic Rewards at 50% of the return fare price
Emirates is retrofitting its high-density Airbus A380s, replacing first class with a 56-seat premium economy cabin and increasing business class to 76 seats, reducing total capacity to 569
Accor's paid ALL Accor+ Explorer membership is expanding to the UAE, allowing members to use Stay Plus free nights and access dining discounts in the region
Israel's Ministry of Transportation has proposed that Emirates launch seventh freedom flights from Tel Aviv to New York (JFK) and Bangkok (BKK), allowing transport between those cities without connecting in Dubai
Emirates extends Skywards tiers and pauses miles expiry until June 30, offers 20% bonus miles, and lowers qualification requirements until August 31. Etihad extends rebooking and lowers criteria. Qatar extends tiers and updates flexible rebooking policies
Emirates flight EK213 from Dubai to Miami declared a fuel emergency after two go-arounds due to weather and ATC delays, landing on its third attempt with a 'mayday' call
Emirates Skywards has updated its mileage calculator to reflect changes to award costs for classic and upgrade rewards, effective May 20, 2026
Weekly update on Gulf carrier operations during the Iran war, covering tier extensions, flexible rebooking policies, and route adjustments for Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Etihad
Emirates Skywards members earn 20% bonus Tier and Award miles and qualify for status on 20% fewer Tier Miles from May 8 through August 31, 2026
An air traffic controller strike in Italy on April 10, 2026, from 1 PM to 5 PM will impact Rome and Milan airports and airspace. Approximately 27% of flights are canceled; EC 261 cash compensation does not apply, but duty of care is required
Emirates announced a record $6.6 billion profit for FY2025-26, surpassing Delta to become the world's most profitable airline, despite recent military disruptions in the Gulf
Air Canada Aeroplan is adjusting award pricing for many zones effective June 1, 2026. While some short-haul and transatlantic economy awards see decreases, most long-haul and premium cabin awards are increasing in cost
Capital One is offering a 20% bonus on transfers to Qantas Frequent Flyer from May 1 to May 31, 2026. Transfers occur at a 1:1 ratio, resulting in 1,200 Qantas points per 1,000 Capital One miles
Qatar Airways extended the ticketing deadline for fee-free date changes to May 15, 2026. Tickets issued by this date for travel between Feb 28 and Sept 15, 2026, can be changed fee-free until Oct 31, 2026
Emirates allows rebooking or refunds for flights between Feb 28 and May 31, 2026, with changes permitted more than 72 hours before departure. New travel dates must be on or before June 15
Emirates is installing free Starlink Wi-Fi across its Boeing 777 and Airbus A380 fleets, aiming for full fleet coverage by mid-2027. The service is free for all passengers, regardless of Skywards status
Qatar, Emirates, and Etihad report stabilized operations two months after the Iran conflict began, with specific tier extensions, flexible rebooking policies, and route ramp-up schedules detailed for each carrier
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
Qatar Airways extends its flexible rebooking and refund policy for flights between Feb 28 and Sept 15, 2026. Passengers can make free date changes until Oct 31 or receive refunds for impacted/canceled flights
Oman has reportedly added a requirement for all Filipino nationals to present a negative HIV test before departure. The rule is reflected in Emirates' visa systems, though official government confirmation is still pending
GHA Discovery members earn triple Discovery Dollars on eligible stays at JA Resorts in the UAE from April 15 to May 31, 2026, with total earnings ranging from 12% to 21% based on status
Copa Airlines announced it will install free Starlink Wi-Fi across its entire Boeing 737 fleet, with installation starting later this year and widespread availability expected by October 2026
Dubai Airports has restricted foreign airlines to one rotation per day through May 31, 2026, citing capacity constraints. The policy disproportionately impacts high-frequency carriers like Indian airlines
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
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
Capital One is offering a 30% bonus on transfers to Japan Airlines Mileage Bank from April 1 to April 30, 2026, resulting in an effective ratio of roughly 1:1
Emirates has updated its Flexible Rebooking policy to allow one complimentary date change in all cabins for tickets issued on or after April 2, 2026. The policy has no end date, but fare differences still apply
Emirates and Flydubai have stabilized operations at roughly 70% of pre-war levels, with specific flight counts for April 2-3. Emirates has extended Skywards tier validity and paused miles expiry until June 30, 2026, while extending flexible cancellation policies until April…
Etihad is operating 80 daily flights from Abu Dhabi as it recovers from its Iran War suspension, reaching roughly 40% of pre-war capacity with increased frequencies and aggressive sales
Emirates and Etihad have travel waivers through April 15, 2026, while Qatar Airways extends waivers through March 28, 2026, allowing fee-free changes and refunds for affected bookings
Sri Lanka is in preliminary talks with Emirates and Qatar Airways to use its underutilized Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport as an alternative hub amid Middle East conflict disruptions
Dubai has suspended landing permissions for all foreign airlines at DXB and DWC until further notice following a drone strike on airport fuel tanks. Emirates is adding refueling stops to some flights
Iran fired a missile near Dubai International Airport on March 7, 2026, halting operations. Emirates resumed limited service. Iran's president announced a suspension of attacks on neighboring countries, offering hope for network recovery
Plaza Premium is opening two lounges at DFW Terminal D on March 9, 2026: a standard lounge and the first US Plaza Premium First Lounge. The First Lounge costs $45 for standard access holders and serves as a contract lounge for several international carriers
Air Canada Aeroplan is offering a mystery bonus on purchased points from March 2 to March 19, 2026. Standard offers include up to 90% bonus on purchases of 70,000+ points, with a transaction limit of 500,000 points
An Iranian drone struck Dubai International Airport Terminal 3, causing damage and injuries. DXB is closed until at least 3 PM local time on Sunday, March 1, 2026
Following the US and Israel attack on Iran, major Gulf carriers like Emirates and Qatar Airways have suspended flights due to airspace closures, causing widespread cancellations and diversions
