Emirates and Emirates Skywards
This post is a complete guide to claiming missing Skywards Miles. Of all the airlines I fly regularly, Emirates is the most reliable for posting miles quickly and correctly. I have never had to make… Read More »How to claim missing Skywards Miles
The design and plans for the new passenger terminal at Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai have been approved, and the first images of the state-of-the-art building have been unveiled. Massive scale The biggest takeaway is… Read More »Design of Dubai’s new Al Maktoum Airport passenger terminal unveiled
You can boost your Skywards balance with a bonus for a limited time by converting rewards points from participating bank and hotel partners into Skywards Miles. Which transfer partners are eligible for bonus miles? It… Read More »Skywards bonus: Get 25% more miles when you transfer reward points
Somewhat unexpectedly, I find myself participating in Veganuary, the annual campaign encouraging people to follow a vegan lifestyle for 31 days in January. My decision to join in was partly inspired by the recent Netflix… Read More »Flying high on plant power: Emirates reports big surge in demand for vegan meals
A roundup of the most interesting travel news from around the UAE and Middle East this week: Staycations may cost more Hotel rooms in Abu Dhabi are getting more expensive. In the first eight months… Read More »This week in travel in the Middle East
Yes. You can donate both Etihad Guest and Emirates Skywards miles to charity. However, the two programmes take very different approaches. Emirates Airline Foundation Emirates Airline Foundation is a charitable organisation established by Emirates Airlines.… Read More »Can you donate airline miles to charity in the UAE?Â
Emirates Airlines plans to increase the number of Airbus A350, Boeing 777X, and possibly 787 jets that will join its fleet. The airline’s President, Tim Clark, hinted at this potential expansion on Tuesday. The company… Read More »Emirates planning new order for additional aircraft
This summer Emirates is set to finally launch its long-anticipated route between Dubai (DXB) and Tel Aviv (TLV). From 23 June Emirates will fly daily to Ben Gurion Airport. What’s the schedule? Departing Dubai, the… Read More »Emirates launching new flight to Tel Aviv in June
This post includes everything you need to know about Emirates’ complimentary multi-risk travel insurance, including cover for COVID-19. Emirates was the first to include free COVID-19 cover on all bookings made with the airline. It… Read More »Free multi-risk insurance on all Emirates flights
UPDATE: The Israeli government has authorised the reopening of Ben Gurion Airport from today Sunday 7 March 2021. Initially, only flights from New York, Frankfurt, London, Paris, Kyiv, Toronto and Hong Kong will be permitted… Read More »Israel approves resumption of passenger flights from today
