Dubai: Emirates airline is raising the number of Skywards Miles required for passenger upgrades to Business or First class.
The airline said in a statement that the increase was decided in line with market conditions. The changes will be gradually introduced on reward-linked tickets across the Emirates network until January 31.
This would primarily impact the first-tier Emirates Skywards ‘Blue’ members. However, the airline said it would increase the bonus Skywards Miles earning opportunities for all Platinum, Gold and Silver members.
“On all Emirates flights booked from January 31 onwards, Skywards Platinum members will earn a further 100 per cent of the Economy Flex+ Miles earned on a given route (increasing from 75 per cent),” said the statement.
“Skywards Gold members will earn 75 per cent of the Economy Flex+ Miles earned on a given route (increasing from 50 per cent), and Skywards Silver Members will earn 30 per cent of the Economy Flex+ Miles earned on a given way (rising from 25 per cent),” said the spokesperson.