Emirates Airlines
The latest Emirates Airlines news, reviews, and strategies to maximize travel status. Earn more miles, points, and rewards with One Mile at a Time.
Emirates Reviews
- August 17, 2026
- Ben Schlappig
- Emirates Dubai Connect: Free Transit Hotel Program Explained
- Guide To Emirates’ Chauffeur Drive Service: One-Of-A-Kind, At This Point
- Buy Emirates Lounge Access: How Much Does It Cost, And Is It Worth It?
- The Trick To Upgrading Emirates Flights With Miles, Including To First Class
- How To Redeem Miles For Emirates First Class: Costly, And Elite Status Required!
- Guide To Emirates’ A380 Bar & Lounge: What’s The Experience Really Like?
Emirates Deals
Emirates quick facts
Emirates is the state carrier of Dubai, and operates an exclusively long-haul fleet.
Understanding the Emirates Skywards loyalty program
Skywards is the frequent flyer program for Emirates, and with several transfer partner programs, it’s fairly easy to accrue miles.
That’s a good thing, as if you want to redeem miles for Emirates first class, you’ll have to book directly through the Emirates Skywards program.
The latest in Emirates News
- March 9, 2016
- Ben Schlappig
- March 24, 2015
- Ben Schlappig
- October 21, 2013
- Ben Schlappig
Emirates doesn’t offer a co-branded Skywards credit card in the U.S., but you can transfer points from all the major flexible points currencies.
- 4x points on flights and hotels booked direct
- 3x points on Dining
- $300 Annual Travel Credit
- $795
- 5x total points on travel purchased through Chase Travel℠
- 3x points on dining
- 2x points on travel purchases
- $95
- Earn 3x points on travel with the first $150k in combined purchases
- Earn 3x points on shipping purchases with the first $150k in combined purchases
- Cell Phone Protection
- $95
- Earn unlimited 2X miles on every purchase, every day
- No Foreign Transaction Fees
- Global Entry/TSA Pre-Check Credit
- $95
- Earn 2x on purchases of $5,000 or more in a single transaction on up to $2MM per calendar year
- Redeem Points For Over 1.5 Cents Each Towards Airfare
- Amex Centurion Lounge Access
- $895
- Earn 5x points on flights purchased directly from airlines or through Amex Travel (up to $500k/year)
- $200 Annual Uber Credit
- Amex Centurion Lounge Access
- $895
- Access to Amex Offers
- Redeem Amex Points Towards Airfare
- $375
Learn More about The Blue Business® Plus Credit Card from American Express >Rates & Fees | Terms Apply. - 2x points on purchases up to $50k then 1x
- Access to Amex Offers
- No annual fee
- 4x points at restaurants worldwide, on up to $50,000 in purchases annually
- 4x points at U.S. supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases annually
- 3x points on flights booked directly with airlines or through amextravel.com
- $325
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