How do I transfer Emirates miles to someone else

Unlocking the potential: Share the emirates skywards miles with a loved one

Yes, Emirates allows the transfer of miles to someone else. Emirates Skywards is a loyalty program offered to passengers traveling in blue, silver, gold, and platinum; it is provided based on the miles that can be earned through flights or credit card spending. 

Can I use Skywards miles to book a flight for someone else?

Passengers can use Skywards miles to book a flight for someone else. If the passenger selects the miles to gift, it costs $30$ per 1000 Skywards miles and up to 100,000 miles each year. There is an option to transfer miles to family or friends for $15 per 1000 miles and transfer 50,000 miles yearly. 

How do you share Emirates points?

It is straightforward to share Emirates points and excellent to share moments with loved ones; it is even more rewarding. You can join your family to combine Skyward miles and experience rewards faster. Follow the procedure below to make a My Family account; only then can the points be shared. 

• Go to the official panel of Emirates.
• After that, please move to the Skywards page, then click on my family account. 
• Enter the account credentials (Emirates Skyward number and password), then the log-in button.
• Then, give the account a name and select the percentage of miles that you want to contribute.
• Finally, select to pool all or none of the miles I have been earning into my family account. Any miles that did not contribute will remain in your account only. 

How much is 50000 Skywards miles worth?

As per the Skyward miles program, the 50000 Skyward miles are worth about 300 Dollars. You can earn more miles if you spend for different purposes through a travel card, such as the Emirates Skywards rewards world elite master card, Emirates Skywards premium world elite master card, platinum card from American Express, or Capital One Venture X reward credit card. 

Can I use Emirates miles for family members?

Yes, you can utilize Emirates miles to make reservations for award flights for family members, but on one condition: there must be a sufficient number of miles in the account. The rule for miles is that you must pay the taxes and fees after using the miles for flight reservations. It is essential to ensure the availability of seats for desired flights and destinations before using the miles. 

Who is eligible to make my family account?

As per Emirates Skyward, a member aged 18 or above can become a family head and create a family account. 

How do you spend skyward miles pooled in the My Family account?

Skyward miles can be redeemed from the My Family account to book reward flights, spend on flights where cash+miles is offered, or use for instant Upgardes at check-in. However, these miles can only be applied to the specific products Emirates and our partners support. 

For further information, feel free to contact the airline customer service team to clarify any doubts.