Skywards® offers three tiers of membership: Blue, Silver, and Gold. When you join the program you start at the Blue tier. The more you fly with Emirates®, the more tier miles you can earn, bringing you closer to the next tier. When you reach Skywards® Silver or Gold, you’ll enjoy additional privileges and benefits that are reserved for our most frequent travelers.
The table below displays the qualification criteria in terms of tier miles* and number of flights required to move up to Silver and Gold membership:
| | Qualify and Retain |
|---|
| Blue | | Register for Skywards |
| Silver | | 25,000 miles or 20 sectors** |
| Gold | | 50,000 miles or 40 sectors** |
Once you achieve a new tier, your status is valid for the rest of the year in which it was earned, plus an additional 14 months. For example, if you earn Skywards® Silver status in June 2008, you will remain in this tier until February 2010.
Skywards Blue
Skywards® Blue membership entitles you to:
- Travel and lifestyle rewards
- Personal attention, including a travel coordinator to handle your travel plans online
- Guaranteed seat preference
- Waitlist priority
- Dedicated service centers
Skywards Silver
Skywards® Silver membership entitles you to all Skywards® Blue benefits, plus:
- Priority check-in
- 25% bonus Skywards®Miles when you fly with Emirates®
- Guaranteed excess baggage allowance***
- Exclusive lounge access in Dubai
- Access to Alumnus, Skywards'® exclusive business club
Skywards Gold
Skywards® Gold membership entitles you to all Skywards® Silver benefits, plus:
- 50% bonus Skywards®Miles when you fly with Emirates®
- Priority baggage delivery
- Guaranteed seat reservations, even on fully-booked flights***
- Personal travel assistance from our dedicated Gold Desk
- Complimentary E-gate access at Dubai International Airport****
- Complimentary lounge access throughout the Emirates® network
- Premium Skywards®Opening Doors benefits from our worldwide partners