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Emirates Launches ‘Skywards Rail,’ Unlocking Over 12,000 European Rail Destinations

Emirates has today announced the launch of ‘Skywards Rail,’ allowing Skywards loyalty members to turn Miles into rail tickets to over 12,000 destinations across Europe.


Emirates Skywards Launches 'Skywards Rail,' Allowing Members to Book Seamless Onward Connectivity Across Europe - Courtesy Emirates
Emirates Skywards Launches 'Skywards Rail,' Allowing Members to Book Seamless Onward Connectivity Across Europe - Courtesy Emirates

On Monday (July 27, 2026), Emirates Skywards announced the launch of ‘Skywards Rail,’ allowing members to use their miles to access over 12,000 rail destinations across Europe.  With access to over 40 major operators across 12 European countries, Emirates Skywards members can now use their Miles to purchase rail tickets via the dedicated Skywards Rail booking tool.  Members can choose to pay fully with their Miles or by using a combination of Cash + Miles.  Miles can even be used to purchase rail tickets for family and friends. Once purchased, e-tickets are conveniently delivered via email.


In Monday’s announcement, Emirates Skywards’ Divisional SVP, Dr. Nejib Ben Khedher, said,


“Our members are looking for more flexible ways to use their Skywards Miles, and Skywards Rail is another step in expanding the programme beyond air travel.  By unlocking affordable access to more than 12,000 rail destinations across Europe, we're giving members the freedom to create seamless journeys using Miles, whether that’s travelling between major cities, connecting onwards from an Emirates or flydubai flight, or discovering somewhere new.  It’s all part of our commitment to offering more choice, greater value and rewarding travel experiences at every stage of the journey.”


Now, Emirates Skywards members can unlock some of Europe’s most popular routes from leading rail operators including Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn, SNCF, Trenitalia, TGV, Renfe, ÖBB, as well as extensive UK services such as Heathrow Express, Gatwick Express, Thameslink, Great Western Railway and ScotRail.


Emirates Skywards members can now enjoy seamless rail travel with Heathrow Express starting from 4,700 Skywards Miles, between Barcelona and Madrid from 5,400 Skywards Miles, from Rome to Milan from just 8,100 Skywards Miles, London to Paris from just 9,400 Skywards Miles, and Berlin to Frankfurt from 4,100 Skywards Miles.


Since its inception in 2000, Emirates Skywards has grown at a rapid pace into a multi award-winning loyalty programme serving a global customer base.  Having recently celebrated 25 years of success, Emirates Skywards is now used by more than 39 million members across 190 countries, with more than 78,000 new enrolments every week.



Source: Emirates

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