Final Hours To Book Emirates First Class Awards Without Workarounds

Final Hours To Book Emirates First Class Awards Without Workarounds

Emirates just announced that non-elite members will no longer be able to redeem Emirates miles for classic awards in first class, effective today at 3:59pm ET. It’s the latest in a series of moves that indicate major changes for the Emirates loyalty program. Mileage transfers from Citi will be reduced from 1:1 to 1:0.8, effective […]

Emirates will restrict First Class awards to Skywards elites only - The MileLion

From 12 May 2025, Emirates First Class awards will no longer be bookable by non-elites, removing a highly aspirational (but also ridiculously expensive) redemption.

Elite Access Only: Changes to Emirates' First Class Awards

There’s been a big change in how first class awards can be booked on Emirates, and for most people, it’s not a good one. Starting May 12, 2025, only travelers who have elite status with Emirates can book these award seats. Let’s see what’s changing. Changes to Emirates First Class Awards After May 12 As of Monday, May 12, first class awards on Emirates using Skywards miles can be booked only by people who are Silver, Gold, or Platinum members of…

Emirates Restricts First Class Awards To Skywards Elites (But There Are Two Workarounds) - Live and Let's Fly

After reporting record profits earlier this week, Emirates will restrict first class awards to its own elite frequent flyers. There may be at least two workarounds, but this is a monumental development in the evolution of Emirates’ first class product. Emirates Restricts First Class Awards To Skywards Platinum, Gold, and Silver Members As flagged by One Mile At A Time, Emirates Skywards just announced that it will limit award tickets in first cl…

Emirates restricting first class availability to elite members from 5/12/25

Loyalty Lobby reports on messaging shown on the Emirates website indicating that classic award space in first class will only be available to those with Emirates Silver, Gold, and Platinum tier members from May 12, 2025 onward. I didn’t see this indicated in my account where Loyalty Lobby shows in their screen shot, but it is unfortunately confirmed on the public miles calculator page. If you’ve been eyeing an Emirates first class award and you …

Emirates Skywards to offer First Class Redemptions only to Skywards Elite members as of May 12, 2025 - Live From A Lounge

Emirates has just changed its policy towards First Class awards. You need to be an Emirates Elite tier member here on to get access to first class redemptions. The post Emirates Skywards to offer First Class Redemptions only to Skywards Elite members as of May 12, 2025 appeared first on Live From A Lounge.