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FAQs

How to get free first class on Emirates? ›

Emirates doesn't offer free upgrades — even to its Skywards elite members. The only way to reliably get an upgrade on Emirates is by purchasing it with miles or cash. With that said, very lucky passengers could end up getting an upgrade for operational reasons.

The most straightforward way to book Emirates First Class is to look for award availability on the Emirates' website or Seats.aero and secure it with your Skywards miles. Emirates is transparent about what it costs to book these awards. Depending on the route you fly, availability is generally good.

Whether it's flights or hotel stays, they'll find something to indulge in from our range of tempting rewards. The price of 1,000 Skywards Miles is USD 30 and you can gift up to a maximum of 100,000 or 200,000 Skywards Miles in a year, based on the recipient's membership tier.

If you have elite status with your airline, request a complimentary upgrade for your booking before your flight or as you're checking in (specific methods vary by airline). Upgrades are given out based on availability, and the list for those limited seats has a specific hierarchy.

You cannot sit in first class for free. Airlines will let those seats go empty before allowing people to move into first class for free. Some cookies or snacks for the attendants might get you a free drink or an extra blanket, but if you want to sit in first class you are going to have to pay for the upgrade.

Thankfully, you don't have to break your bank account to fly Emirates first class, as you can book an Emirate first class flight using points and miles. Plus, by taking advantage of Emirates transfer partners, you can book Emirates first class from the U.S. for as little as 85,000 points.

Emirates First Class is the top tier service, offering private suites, caviar, in-flight showers, a set of pajamas and more amenities like private transfers to the airport. Emirates Business Class is also a luxury ticket, with lie back seats, multicourse meals, champagne, personal care kits and more.

After all, suites with closing doors, unlimited caviar, bottomless Champagne, on-demand meals, moisturizing pajamas and even inflight showers come at a cost. No wonder tickets between Dubai and the U.S. in Emirates first class regularly price at over $10,000 … each way!

Once you log in your skywards account, go to spend miles where they have a miles calculator. It would take 30,000 to 60,000 miles one way depending on whether your economy fare is saver, flex or flex plus.

How much is 5000 Emirates miles worth? ›

For every 5,000 Miles you redeem, you'll get AED 110 (USD equivalent in the United States based on our exchange rates) off your package. Booking a holiday where you wish to redeem your Skywards Miles against the cost of your holiday must be booked through one of our expert Travel Consultants by calling 020 8972 8951.

You can convert* your Skywards Miles into cash and put them towards the cost of your flight and any related product or service you'd like to purchase. . You can convert your Skywards Miles into cash and put them towards the cost of your flight.

How much Emirates Skywards Miles are worth depends on how you redeem them. For example, they may have a value of 1 cent or lower per mile if you use them to pay for an economy ticket with Emirates, and you may get upward of 2.5 cents per mile for business class tickets.

Buy more Skywards Miles

It costs just USD 30 per 1,000 Miles and you can buy up to 100,000 or 200,000 Skywards Miles in a year, based on your membership tier.

Can I contribute all the Miles I earn from Emirates Skywards partners to the My Family account? Yes, you can contribute up to 100% of the Miles you earn on flights with Emirates, flydubai and other airline partners, as well as the Miles you earn with our bank, hotel, car rental, retail and lifestyle partners.

Lounge eligibility

Lounge access is complimentary or discounted for you and your guest depending on your Emirates Skywards membership and class of travel. You can also enjoy paid access using cash or a combination of Cash+Miles at our lounges in Dubai and selected lounges worldwide.

It's free to choose your seats in First Class, when you fly on a Business Class Saver, Flex, or Flex Plus fare and when you fly in Premium Economy. If you are travelling on a Business Special fare you can select a complimentary seat when check‑in opens 48 hours before you fly.

There are two ways to upgrade your business class fare to first class: join the waitlist or the auto-upgrade queue (you'll need enough miles in your account for this to work). While this does not guarantee that upgrade seats will become available, it is an option worth trying.