Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, has rolled out new measures to offer its members more support, flexibility, and choice – allowing members to retain elite tier status until 2022.

The loyalty programme is one of the first in the world, and first in the region, to offer its members a generous extension on all tier status reviews scheduled for 2021, by an additional 12 months. With travel restrictions still in place due to COVID-19, Emirates Skywards continues to pioneer new ways to offer its members greater reassurance during this time.  

Flights from Malta to Dubai and vice-versa will resume on May 12, 2021 via the Dubai-based airline flydubai. Emirates will codeshare with flydubai and the flights will operate from Terminal 3 at Dubai International (DXB), offering travellers more seamless connections through Dubai’s international aviation hub to variety of destinations between both Emirates and flydubai networks including Australia, China, Indian Ocean, Japan and South Asia.

Flights between Malta International Airport (MLA) and Dubai International (DXB) will operate four times a week; with two flights operating directly and two via a stop in Catania International Airport (CTA), Italy.

Emirates Skywards Silver and Gold members with a tier review date prior to December 31, 2021, will have their current tier status extended by an additional 12 months. Emirates Skywards Platinum members with a tier review date prior to December 31, 2021, will also have their current tier status extended by 12 months, in addition to the Gold status of any nominee. As an example, if a member has a current tier review date on March 31, 2021, their new tier review date will be extended to March 31, 2022.

The loyalty programme has also further extended the validity of any Skywards Miles due to expire since April 2020 until June 30, 2021. Skywards Miles can be redeemed up to 11 months in advance for an extensive range of rewards, including flight tickets on Emirates, flight upgrades  and many more privileges. Members can fly Emirates with full confidence as the airline has revised its booking policies to offer customers generous re-booking terms and options.

Customers who purchase a ticket for travel on or before June 30, 2021, can change their travel dates or extend the ticket validity for two years.

Emirates Skywards will also be rolling out more initiatives throughout the year to help members retain tier status or fast-track to a higher tier status. Members can look forward to a year of delightful surprises including bonus tier miles, complimentary tier upgrades, paid tier opportunities, and many more exclusive offers.*

Emirates Skywards has more than 27 million members worldwide. The loyalty programme offers four tiers of membership: Blue, Silver, Gold and Platinum, with each tier earning exclusive privileges.

Members can earn miles with partners ranging from airlines, hotels and car rentals to financial, leisure and lifestyle brands.

Skywards Miles can be spent on flight tickets on partner airlines, hotel stays, hospitality at sporting and cultural events, and money-can’t-buy experiences.

For more information, visit https://www.emirates.com. Terms and conditions apply.