Emirates seems to think that this is a good time to devalue its loyalty program, which strikes me as a questionable decision, given what’s going on in the world…

Emirates Skywards changing award costs May 20, 2026

Emirates just takes a different approach to “loyalty”

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Emirates Skywards changing award costs May 20, 2026

The Emirates Skywards mileage calculator has been updated to reflect that there will be changes to award costs for bookings as of May 20, 2026. Specifically, this will impact classic rewards and upgrade rewards, the two best ways to redeem Skywards miles.

Emirates Skywards will change award costs

Now, technically we don’t know how award costs will change. I suppose in theory, Emirates may decide to decrease award costs.…