Does Emirates Skywards have a credit card in Canada?

No, unfortunately there's no co-branded Emirates Skywards credit card available in Canada. In the US, there are two Emirates Skywards World Elite Mastercards from Barclay's, but these are not available for Canadian residents. This lack of credit card earning potential is one of the key reasons that it is so difficult for Canadians to fully maximize the Skywards program.

How can Canadians earn Skywards Miles without flying?

For Canadians, there are a few ways to earn Skywards Miles without flying. The best option is to transfer Marriott Bonvoy points at a ratio 3:1, with a 5,000 Mile bonus for every 60,000 points transferred. You can also transfer from Hilton Honors, ALL Accor, IHG One Rewards, and Wyndham Rewards at less valuable rates. Additionally, you can earn Miles on eligible car rentals, holiday bookings, hotels, and shopping.

Do Skywards Miles expire?

Yes, Skywards Miles expire approximately 3 years from the date you earn them. Specifically, Skywards Miles expire at the end of your birth month in that third year.If your Miles are expiring within the next 3 months, you can pay $20 USD per 1,000 Miles to extend their expiration date for 12 months from the original date. You can also pay the same to reinstate Miles that expired within the past 6 months. In both cases, the minimum number of Miles is 1,000 and the maximum is 50,000 Miles per calendar year.Additionally, Miles do not expire for active Platinum members and US co-branded credit card holders in good standing.

Can I earn Skywards Miles when I fly with other airlines?

Yes, despite Emirates not being a member of any of the three big airline alliances, you can still earn Skywards Miles when you fly with the following partner airlines:- Aegean Airlines; - Air Canada; - Air Mauritius; - Azul; - Bangkok Airways; - Copa Airlines; - Garuda Indonesia; - GOL; - Japan Airlines; - Jetstar; - Korean Air; - Malaysia Airlines; - Olympic Air; - Qantas; - South African Airways; - TAP Air Portugal; - United Airlines;

Is Emirates Skywards worth it for Canadians?

Because of how difficult it is to earn Skywards Miles for Canadians, Emirates' loyalty program should probably be a secondary at best. With no available co-branded credit card and limited transfer partners, it's incredibly difficult to earn enough Miles for most award flight redemptions. However, if you've got your eyes on one of the Skywards sweet spots, or you happen to fly frequently on Emirates anyways, then the program can certainly provide some solid value.

What is the best use of Skywards Miles for Canadians?

For Canadians, the best use of Skywards Miles is through one of the program's sweet spots. You could, for example, fly between Montreal and Seychelles in economy class for as few as 60,000 Miles + taxes and fees. You could also fly from Newark to Athens in economy class for as little as 17,500 Miles + taxes and fees!

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