Important:Update on Emirates’ flights to UK
Emirates Skywards
Benefits
If I upgrade on board with cash, will I be awarded additional Miles as per the upgraded class?
No, Skywards Members will earn Miles as per the original ticketed class of travel. No additional Miles will be awarded to the member in case of on board upgrades paid for with cash.
Related questions
- What are the benefits of each of the different membership tiers?
- What is the seat guarantee benefit and how do I use it?
- Can my family or travelling companion benefit from my tier membership when they travel?
- How long is the Gold Partner membership valid?
- What is a Gold Partner membership?
- What is a Last Seat Flex Plus reward?
- Can I change my Gold Partner nominee?
- Can I upgrade one part of a multi-flight journey?
- How do I book an instant upgrade reward?
- How do I auto-renew a Gold Partner nominee?
- Am I automatically entitled to free upgrades if I’m a Skywards member?
- Can I use the Miles earned on my current flight towards an instant upgrade on the same flight?
- Will I receive a higher baggage allowance if I upgrade?
- Can an unaccompanied minor of an Emirates Skywards member be upgraded?
- Can I top up my Miles to upgrade?
- How does my travel coordinator access my account online?
- When and where can I get lounge access?
- Do I get any excess baggage allowances?
- Will having a digital card change my membership benefits?
- Do I need to pay if I want to choose my seat after I’ve booked my ticket?
- Do I have to pay to choose my seat at check-in?
- Can a travel coordinator benefit from my Emirates Skywards membership?
- What are the rules and charges for airport lounge access in Dubai?
- What are the rules and charges for access to our worldwide lounges excluding Dubai?
- What is a Family Head?
- How many members can be part of My Family?
- Who can I invite to join My Family?
- What is a Family Member?
- Can anyone create a My Family account?
- How many Miles can I contribute to My Family?
- How long are Skywards Miles in the My Family account valid for?
- What personal details will be shared with other members in My Family?
- Can I change the percentage of Skywards Miles I contribute to My Family?
- What are the eligible redemption types for Skywards Members to redeem from My Family Account?
- How long are my Skywards Miles valid for?
- What happens to the Miles in case of Family Head being deceased?
- Can I pool Skywards Miles earned on flydubai into My Family?
- If I upgrade, will I be served meals as per the purchased class or the upgraded class?
- If I spend Miles on an upgrade, can I use the Chauffeur-drive service?
- When I join My Family, what happens to the Skywards Miles and Tier Miles I earned as an individual Emirates Skywards member?
- How can we spend the Miles pooled in the My Family account?
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