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Emirates Airlines Partners – Airlines You can book with Skywards

Last updated: May 08,2023
Originally Published: May 15,2023
by Pradeep Chandravanshi

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When earning miles with any airline loyalty program, it becomes very important that how you maximize the benefits of these miles, and one of the best ways to do it is to Book with airline partners. Here we are going to talk about all the details of Emirates Airlines partners you can book flights with and sweet spots for your Emirates miles.

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Emirates Airlines was founded in 1985, and since then, it hasn’t looked back and has grown to become one of the most recognizable and respected airline brands in the world, known for its luxurious service and modern fleet of aircraft. Emirates operates a fleet of over 250 aircraft, including the iconic Airbus A380, and offers a range of classes, from economy to first class.

Skywards is the loyalty program of Emirates Airlines, When you earn or redeem Emirates points, it’s in the form of Skywards miles. Emirates Airlines has a partnership with more than 15 other airlines, including Qantas, Japan Airlines, and Copa, among others. This means passengers can earn and redeem miles for a variety of rewards and benefits with Emirates partner Airlines.


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Everything About Emirates Partner Airlines And Some Sweetspots

As I mentioned above, Emirates Airlines has more than 15 Skywards airline partners, but Emirates is not part of any of the three major airline alliances. This helps Emirates to keep its distinct brand and personality while also offering clients a diverse choice of options through its partnerships.

Passengers can earn and redeem miles for a variety of benefits and rewards through loyalty programs like Skywards, making their flying experience more delightful and cost-effective. Passengers can enjoy additional perks and benefits, such as priority check-in and boarding, by joining a loyalty club, which can make their travel experience more seamless and stress-free.

Flydubai

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Both Emirates Airlines and Flydubai have the same loyalty program, Skywards. On all Flydubai flights, you can earn Skywards Miles and Tier Miles, or you can pay for your Flydubai flight with Skywards as well. Flydubai is a budget airline based in Dubai, UAE, that connects travelers to over 90 destinations across the world. From the sandy deserts of the Middle East to the bustling cities of Europe and Asia, Flydubai takes you where you want to go. Flydubai doesn’t serve North or South America, but they have a partnership with Emirates Airlines that lets you connect to Emirates flights in Dubai and travel to the US.

Book on emirates.com with a connecting flydubai flight to earn Miles, or go to flydubai.com and log in to your Emirates Skywards account, or call the flydubai Customer Service Center at (+971) 600 54 44 45. A reference number will be assigned to you, and the booking confirmation will be emailed to your registered email address.

Air Canada

Yes, Air Canada and Emirates Airlines have a partnership. Air Canada & Emirates have a strategic partnership, including rolling out reciprocal loyalty benefits. This includes a codeshare agreement, which means you can earn and redeem Miles collected on each other’s flights.

So, when you book a flight with Air Canada and want to earn Skywards, you have to apply for your Skywards number at the time of booking.  The number of Skywards Miles you will earn depends on distance, class, etc.

Fare ClassSkywards Earned per mile flown
Economy Class 1 Skywards Mile per mile flown
Economy Premium Class1.1 Skywards Mile per mile flown
Business Class1.5 Skywards Mile per mile flown

As well as spending Miles on Air Canada flights is easy, you can book a flight with as low as 8000 Miles. Check the table below for the number of Miles you need for a one-way reward flight:

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Go to the website, select Book Classic Rewards Flight, and then select Search partner flights only to make a flight reservation with Air Canada using Skywards Miles. After that, you can check the availability of flights and pay with Miles. However, you cannot book Air Canada flights via phone with Emirates’ Skywards program.


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Air Mauritius

As an Emirates Partner Airlines with Skywards Miles, you can book luxury escapes or family holidays with Air Mauritius to over 20 destinations on 4 continents starting at 8,000 Miles. Also, when flying with Air Mauritius, you can earn Skywards Miles at the rate of:

Fare ClassSkywards Earned per mile flown
Economy Class up to 1 Skywards Mile per mile flown
Business Classup to 1.5 Skywards Mile per mile flown
First Classup to 2 Skywards Mile per mile flown

Fly Hong Kong To Mauritius Business Class One Way in 64,000 Skywards Miles

Mauritius beautiful island nation in the Indian Ocean offers a range of attractions and experiences that are sure to delight visitors. If you are planning to fly from Hong Kong to Mauritius on Air Mauritius, you can book the flight with Skywards at an attractive offer:

Hong Kong(HKG) to Mauritius (MRU): One-way trip in Air Mauritius business class for 64,000 miles + taxes and fees. (Double miles required for round trip)

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17,183 HKD is equal to around 2189 USD at the time of writing this article. Image Courtesy Air Mauritius

If you want to redeem Skywards Miles on your trip with Air Mauritius, you have to give the details of the trip on Live Chat to book your reward ticket, and an Emirates customer service representative will help you right away, or by following the link, you can directly call customer service and book your flight.

Bangkok Airways

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If you’re looking to explore Thailand and other destinations in Asia, Bangkok Airways is a great airline to consider. They offer up to one hundred flights every day to over 25 different destinations across the region. While booking flights with Bangkok Airways, you have to provide your Skywards number to earn Skywards Miles:

Fare ClassSkywards Earned per mile flown
Economy Class up to 1 Skywards Mile per mile flown
Premium Economy Classup to 1.1 Skywards Mile per mile flown
Blue Ribbonup to 1.25 Skywards Mile per mile flown

If you’re interested in booking a flight with Bangkok Airways using your Skywards miles, You can easily book your flight through the website or by calling the Emirates customer service center or visiting a local Emirates ticketing office.

Once you’re in touch with a customer service representative, they’ll help you find available flights and complete the booking process using your Skywards miles. This is a great way to get more value out of your rewards and enjoy a comfortable and convenient flight with Bangkok Airways.


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Copa Airlines

One of the Emirates Airlines Partners includes Copa Airlines, Copa Airlines and Emirates Airlines are two separate airlines that operate differently and have distinct origins. Copa Airlines is a Panamanian airline that focuses primarily on destinations in Central and South America, as well as the Caribbean.

You can earn Skywards Miles while taking the flights and ConnectMiles while taking a flight with Emirates Airlines. The number of Skywards Miles earned depends on the fare class, distance, etc. :

Fare ClassSkywards Earned per mile flown
Economy Class up to 1 Skywards Mile per mile flown
Business Classup to 1.5 Skywards Mile per mile flown

When traveling with Copa Airlines or Copa Airlines Colombia, you can redeem your Skywards Miles to fly to over 80 destinations in North, Central, and South America, as well as the Caribbean, with fares starting at just 8,000 Miles. You can book the flight from Emirates’s website, or you can use the call service provided by Emirates.

easyJet

One of the largest low-cost airlines in Europe, EasyJet offers over 600 trips to more than 30 nations across Europe and North Africa. You can use your Skywards Miles as an Emirates Skywards member to pay for your EasyJet flight, including taxes, fees, and airport charges. Also, you can use your miles to purchase extras like sporting goods.

However, there is no information that you can earn Skywards Miles while traveling with easyJet, but Emirates has mentioned that you can redeem your Skywards Miles while booking with easyJet. To book an easyJet flight, choose your flights, dates, and passenger count in the booking engine and follow the instructions.

GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes

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If you’re planning to travel to Latin America or the Caribbean, you might want to consider flying with GOL. This airline is based in Brazil and is the largest low-cost carrier in the region. Its primary hub is located in São Paulo Congonhas Airport, but it also operates out of Rio de Janeiro International Airport and Brasilia International Airport. Whether you’re planning a beach vacation in Brazil or want to visit historic cities in South America, GOL can get you there.

If you’re a member of Emirates Skywards and you’re planning to book a flight with GOL, By quoting your Skywards membership number when you make your booking, you’ll be able to earn Skywards Miles:

Fare ClassSkywards Earned per mile flown
Economy Class up to 1 Skywards Mile per mile flown
GOL Premium Classup to 1.5 Skywards Mile per mile flown

You can also redeem your Skywards Miles on GOL domestic and international flights from its main hubs in Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Brasilia to over 60 destinations across South America and the Caribbean, starting just at 8,000 Miles. You can book the flight from Emirates’s website, or you can use the call service provided by Emirates.

Japan Airlines(JAL)

Whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, JAL could be a great choice for your next flight. Japan Airlines (JAL) is one of the leading airlines in Asia, with a truly impressive global network. The airline serves over 280 airports in 45 countries and territories.

As Japan Airlines is an Emirates Skyaward Partners, you can earn and spend Skywards Miles with Japan Airlines across their international as well as domestic network. The number of Skywards Miles you’ll earn depends on your class of travel, fare type, and distance flown:

International flights

Fare ClassSkywards Earned per mile flown
Economy Class up to 1 Skywards Mile per mile flown
Premium Economy Classup to1 Skywards Mile per mile flown
Business Classup to 1.25 Skywards Mile per mile flown
First Classup to 1.5 Skywards Mile per mile flown

Domestic flights

Fare ClassSkywards Earned per mile flown
Economy Class up to 1 Skywards Mile per mile flown
Class Jup to 1.1 Skywards Mile per mile flown
First Classup to 1.5 Skywards Mile per mile flown

You can earn as well spend your Skywards Miles for a flight with Japan Airlines, to do so, start by logging in to your Emirates Skywards account. Then, click on “Spend now” and choose “Book Classic Rewards Flight”. From there, select “search partner flights only” to see availability for JAL flights.

Book From North America To Japan Business Class With Stopover Benefit

JAL is Emirates Airlines partners, which provides stopover benefits to travelers journeying between Japan and different locations across the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and North America. If you’re traveling on a single partner award, you can have up to two stopovers if your journey originates outside of Japan and Japan is not the final destination.

For Example:

New York to Tokyo – Shanghai (PVG), Guangzhou (CAN) – Tokyo (HND) – New York (JFK): with stopovers in Tokyo and Shanghai and an open jaw in Guangzhou for 152,000 Skywards Miles + taxes and fees.

Jetstar

If your next flight is across Australia, New Zealand, and the Asia Pacific region and you have pooled Skywards miles, Jetstar Group could be a perfect Emirates Airlines Partners you can redeem your Skyward Miles with. The group includes Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia (Singapore), and Jetstar Japan.

When you are flying with Jetstar group, you can earn Skywards Miles by providing your Emirates Skywards membership number:

Fare ClassSkywards Earned per mile flown
Economy Class up to 1 Skywards Mile per mile flown
Business Class 1.25 Skywards Mile per mile flown

If you want to spend your Skywards Miles to book one-way domestic and international flights on Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, and Jetstar Japan, you can do it starting at just 8,000 miles. You’ll need twice the number of Miles for a return reward flight.

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Image Courtesy Emirates Airlines

To book a flight with Skywards, you have to log in to your Skywards account and then choose “search partner flights only” to check the availability of flights. Finally, you can use your accumulated Miles to complete the payment at the checkout, or you can take help with the Emirates live chat or call the Emirates customer representative to book the flight.

Korean Air

Based in South Korea, Korean Air is a significant airline, and it ranks among the top 20 airlines globally. Its primary hub is situated at the newly established Terminal 2 of Incheon International Airport (ICN). Passengers can choose from various classes, such as economy, premium economy, business, and first class. It is also a member of Star Alliance.

You can earn Skywards Miles when flying with Emirates SkyAward partners Korean Airlines:

Fare ClassSkywards Earned per mile flown
Economy Class up to 1 Skywards Mile per mile flown
Prestige Classup to 1.35 Skywards Mile per mile flown
First Classup to 2 Skywards Mile per mile flown

You can redeem your Skywards Miles on Korean Air to over 123 destinations starting at 8,000 Miles.

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Image Courtesy Emirates Airlines

If you want to redeem your Skywards Miles for booking a Korean Air flight, go to the Emirates website and login into your Skywards account. Click on “Spend now” and select Book Classic Rewards Flight. Next, choose “search partner flights only” to check the availability of flights. Finally, you can use your accumulated Miles to complete the payment at the checkout.

Book Prestige Class Flight From North America to Korea With Korean Airlines

As Korean Airlines is one of the Emirates Airlines Partners you can take benefit of the destination like this with the Skywards Miles. So If you’re looking to book a flight from North America to Korea, Korean Airlines is an excellent option to consider.

New York to Seoul: Even with the new distance-based charts, this route presents a decent deal: a one-way trip in 88,000 skywards miles in Prestige class and 44,000 skywards miles in economy class. (extra taxes and fees applied at the time of booking)

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Prestige standard New York(JFK) to Seoul(ICN) Image Courtesy Korean Airlines

Malaysia Airlines

Malaysia Airlines is one of the largest airlines in Asia and the national carrier of Malaysia, operating over 300 daily flights and serving around 40,000 passengers. The airline is based in Kuala Lumpur and provides connectivity to over 50 destinations across South East Asia.

By providing your Emirates Skywards membership number when booking with Malaysia Airlines, you can earn Skywards Miles:

Fare ClassSkywards Earned per mile flown
Economy Class up to 1 Skywards Mile per mile flown
Business Class1.25 Skywards Mile per mile flown
Business Suite Class5 Skywards Mile per mile flown

You can earn as well spend your Skywards Miles for a flight with Malaysia Airlines, to do so, start by logging in to your Emirates Skywards account. Then, click on “Spend now” and choose “Book Classic Rewards Flight”. From there, select “search partner flights only” to see availability for flights.

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Image Courtesy Emirates Airlines

Book Malaysia to Australia on Malaysia Airlines One Way At 76,000 Skywards Miles In Business Class

You can book this destination with Skywards as Malaysia Airlines is one of the Emirates miles partners at 76,000 miles. Malaysian Airlines provides a sophisticated business-class experience on its most prominent flights.

  • Kuala Lumpur(KUL) to Sydney(SYD): One Way trip in Malaysia Airlines business class for 76,000 miles + taxes and fees.


Or Book Kuala Lumpur To London, One Way Business Class For 88,000 Skywards Miles

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2563.81 GBP equates to 3195.59 USD at the time of writing. Image Courtesy Malaysia Airlines

London (LHR) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL): one-way in Malaysian Airlines business class
for 88,000 Skywards Miles + taxes and
fees.

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to London (LHR): one-way in Malaysian Airlines business class for 88,000 Skywards Miles + taxes and fees.

Qantas

Qantas is the biggest airline in Australia and also holds the title of being the longest-continuously running airline globally. The collaboration between Emirates and Qantas provides a smooth travel journey across a vast network that covers numerous destinations worldwide.

Fare ClassSkywards Earned per mile flown
Economy Class up to 1 Skywards Mile per mile flown
Economy Premium Class1.1 Skywards Mile per mile flown
Business Class1.25 Skywards Mile per mile flown
First Class1.5 Skywards Mile per mile flown

Great Deals For Flights From Australia Or To Australia With Qantas

As Qantas is an Emirates Miles Partners, it offers a range of benefits for passengers traveling between Australia, New Zealand, and various destinations in the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and North America.

Spend Skywards Miles on Qantas Airways starting at 8,000 Miles.

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Image courtesy Emirates Airlines
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Sydney (SYD) to Singapore (SIN): One-way in Qantas
first-class for 96,000 Skywards Miles + taxes and fees.

Los Angeles (LAX) to Melbourne (MEL): one-way in Qantas first class for 150,000 Skywards Miles + ~$57 in taxes and fees.

To book a flight using Skywards Miles with Qantas, click on Spend now, choose Book Classic Rewards Flight, and select search partner flights only. You will then be able to check the availability of flights and use your Miles at checkout.

South African Airways

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Another Emirates Airlines Partners is South African Airways (SAA), a prominent airline in Africa that operates in partnership with SA Express, Airlink, and its low-cost carrier, Mango, connecting 57 destinations within South Africa and across the continent. It is a member of Star Alliance, one of the largest global airline networks.

You can earn and spend Skywards Miles on South African Airways flights across their network to over 33 destinations.

Fare ClassSkywards Earned per mile flown
Economy Class up to 1 Skywards Mile per mile flown
Business Classup to 1.5 Skywards Mile per mile flown
First Class1.5 Skywards Mile per mile flown

Spend Skywards Miles on South African Airways to over 33 destinations starting at 8,000 Miles.

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To book a flight with Skywards, you have to log in to your Skywards account and then choose “search partner flights only” to check the availability of flights. Finally, you can use your accumulated Miles to complete the payment at the checkout, or you can take help with the Emirates live chat or call the Emirates customer representative to book the flight.

TAP Portugal

TAP runs services to 93 locations in 34 nations across the world from its hub at Lisbon Airport.  Being a Star Alliance member, the airline offers its customers the chance to accrue and use frequent flyer points on a network of international partner airlines.

You can book with TAP Portugal and quote your Emirates Skywards membership number to earn Skywards Miles:

Fare ClassSkywards Earned per mile flown
Economy Class up to 1 Skywards Mile per mile flown
Business Classup to 1.5 Skywards Mile per mile flown

You can spend Skywards Miles on TAP Portugal to over 80 destinations worldwide, starting at 8,000 Miles.

To book a flight with Skywards, you have to log in to your Skywards account and then choose “search partner flights only” to check the availability of flights. Finally, you can use your accumulated Miles to complete the payment at the checkout, or you can take help with the Emirates live chat or call the Emirates customer representative to book the flight.

Fly U.S. To Portugal Business Class Round Trip At 128,000 Skywards Miles

If you’re looking to fly from the United States to Portugal on TAP Air Portugal, you have a few options, and as TAP is an Emirates Partner Airlines, you can book it with Skywards Miles. TAP Air Portugal offers flights from various cities in the United States, including New York City, Miami, Boston, and Washington D.C. to Lisbon and Porto.

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  • Washington D.C.(IAD) to Lisbon(LIS): round-trip in TAP Air Portugal business class for 128,000 miles + taxes and fees.
  • Miami(MIA) to Lisbon(LIS):  round-trip in TAP Air Portugal business class for 128,000 miles + taxes and fees.
  • Chicago (ORD) to Lisbon (LIS) round-trip in TAP Air Portugal business class for 140,000 miles + taxes and fees.


United Airlines

To make the most out of your travel with Emirates Skywards, you can earn and use your Skywards Miles on United Airlines flights that fly to over 300 destinations worldwide. United Airlines operates approximately 4,500 flights per day from its domestic hubs, including Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Newark/New York, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C., giving you plenty of options for your next journey.

United Airlines is one of the Emirates Miles partners, so when you book with United Airlines, you have to quote your Emirates Skywards membership number, and you can earn up to 1.5 Skywards Miles per mile flown.

To book a flight using Skywards Miles with United Airlines, click on Spend now, choose Book Classic Rewards Flight, and select search partner flights only. You will then be able to check the availability of flights and use your Miles at checkout.

How To Book a Flight With Skywards Miles With One Of The Emirates Partner Airlines

It can be confusing at times to know how to book an award flight. Here, we will walk you through the process of booking a flight with one of the Emirates Airlines Partners:

Step 1: You must be a Skywards member to book a flight with Emirates partner airlines. Then go to the Emirates website and search through Book a flight.

Step 2: You will be led to the flight booking page, where you must select “Book Classic Points Flight” and then select “Search partner flights only” before entering your flight information, such as destination, date, and so on.

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Image Courtesy Emirates Airlines

Step 3: After entering all of your information and clicking the search button, you will be able to book the available flights.

Bottom Line

Summing up, the Emirates Skywards program offers a plethora of partner airlines for members to redeem their Skywards Miles and book flights. Whether you seek to discover new destinations or want luxurious travel experiences, the program offers a variety of choices to cater to your travel preferences. With such an extensive range of airlines, Emirates Skyaward partners undoubtedly elevate the worth of your travel rewards.

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