Emirates Skywards
Emirates Skywards and spending Miles
Why am I asked for a credit card when buying a flight with Miles?
Credit card information is required to cover the government taxes and airport charges levied on all ticket purchases, including those purchased with Skywards Miles, whether with Emirates or with a partner airline (except flydubai). Airport taxes, which are compulsory, are not charged by the airline; they are levied by governments or airport management companies.
Related questions
- Can I pay to extend the validity of my Skywards Miles?
- Can I book flight rewards and upgrades online?
- Can I combine Saver and Flex Plus rewards?
- What if I can’t redeem my Skywards Miles on a high-demand flight?
- Can I book a one-way flight reward?
- Why can't I buy a one-way Saver reward with my miles?
- Can I spend my Miles on flight rewards for friends and family?
- Do I need to purchase flight rewards for infants?
- Are all Skywards members allowed to spend their Miles on upgrade rewards?
- Why are there different levels of upgrade rewards?
- If there are multiple passengers on my booking, can I just upgrade myself?
- Can any fare and ticket be upgraded on Emirates?
- Can I check whether an upgrade reward is available before I purchase my ticket?
- What do I get when I upgrade a booking using Skywards Miles?
- Can I upgrade using my Skywards Miles on a partner airline or on a codeshare flight?
- Do I have to pay extra when I upgrade my booking using Miles?
- How do I buy a reward with an Emirates Skywards partner using Skywards Miles?
- Can I cancel or make changes to my reward booking?
- Can reward tickets be refunded or endorsed to other airlines?
- Can I combine Miles from two accounts to claim a reward?
- How long does it take to get a voucher?
- What if I cannot travel before my Skywards Miles expire?
- Can I exchange my Skywards Miles for entry into the Emirates Lounge?
- Do I have to be an Emirates Skywards member to purchase from the Emirates High Street?
- What are the differences between Saver, Flex, and Flex Plus flight rewards?
- I have enough Skywards Miles—why can’t I upgrade online?
- How do I find all the Emirates Skywards partners’ special offers?
- Where can I learn more about the Emirates High Street?
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