According to the airlines comments, Emirates will roll out a devaluation of premium cabin long haul awards, as they just started with itineraries to and from Dubai. Emirates Skywards is introducing an increase on Skywards Miles required for Upgrade Rewards and Classic Rewards booked in Business Class and First Class. The increase will be gradually introduced on reward tickets across the Emirates network between 22 December 2022 and 31 January 2023.
GLOFrom December 22, 2022 Emirates insituted 20% increase in premium award cost bookings.
Accoring to the airline, it will take up to January 31, 2023 to roll out changes to the rewards plans.
“In line with current market conditions, Emirates Skywards is introducing an increase on Skywards Miles required for Upgrade Rewards and Classic Rewards booked in Business Class and First Class. The increase will be gradually introduced on reward tickets across the Emirates network between 22 December 2022 and 31 January 2023.
To reduce the impact of this change on our most loyal customers, we will be increasing the bonus Skywards Miles earning opportunities for all Platinum, Gold and Silver members travelling with Emirates.
On all Emirates flights booked from 31 January 2023 onwards, Skywards Platinum members will earn a further 100% of the Economy Flex+ Miles earned on a given route (increasing from 75%); Skywards Gold members will earn 75% of the Economy Flex+ Miles earned on a given route (increasing from 50%); and Skywards Silver Members will earn 30% of the Economy Flex+ Miles earned on a given route (increasing from 25%).”
Using the airline Miles calculater, the award ticket in first class from Washington to Dubai will cost now 163’500 miles vs. 136’250 previously. As of now, it is not clear if devaluation will affect economy class tickets but is expected to be gradually affecting all classes.
