# Skywards

5 signals tagged Skywards (program).

## Flying Blue Paid Status Match Expands to New Regions in May 2026

May 27 · 3 sources · Air Canada, Air China, Air France, Air France-KLM, American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, China Southern, EVA Air, Emirates

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/air-france-klm-flying-blue-paid-status-match-expands-to-argentina-chile-brazil-d)

## Gulf Airline Operations Update: Iran War Impact on Emirates, Qatar, and Etihad Policies

May 11 · 1 source · Emirates, Etihad, Qatar Airways, Privilege Club, Skywards, Gulf, Iran, airline, loyalty program, industry news

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/gulf-airline-operations-update-iran-war-impact-on-emirates-qatar-and-etihad-poli)

## Gulf Airlines Operations Two Months Into The Iran War: Status Updates and Policy Extensions

Apr 27 · 1 source · Emirates, Etihad, Qatar Airways, Privilege Club, Skywards, Gulf, Iran, Middle East, airline, loyalty program

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/gulf-airlines-operations-two-months-into-the-iran-war-capacity-policies-and-rout)

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

Apr 24 · 8 sources · Emirates, Etihad, Flydubai, Gulf Air, Qatar Airways, Emirates Skywards, Skywards, DWC, DXB, Dubai

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/emirates-flydubai-resume-operations-236-flights-on-april-24-249-on-april-25)

## Qatar Airways Extends Flexible Rebooking & Refund Policy For Flights Until September 15, 2026

Apr 16 · 2 sources · Emirates, Qatar Airways, Privilege Club, Skywards, policy change, airline, loyalty program, app & tech, service policy change

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/qatar-airways-extends-flexible-rebooking-refund-policy-for-flights-until-septemb)

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