Emirates Skywards Launches Flight Rewards in Premium Economy

Emirates has today announced that Skywards members can now use Miles for Classic Rewards and Upgrade Rewards to experience their popular Premium Economy cabin.

Emirates' Premium Economy Cabin - Courtesy Emirates

On Wednesday (September 10, 2025), Emirates announced the introduction of Skywards member flight rewards for Premium Economy travel.  Members of Emirates and flydubai’s award-wining loyalty program can now redeem Miles on Classic Rewards and Upgrade rewards on all Emirates’ Premium Economy cabins.  Customers can redeem Skywards Miles to purchase a full Premium Economy ticket starting from 15,000 miles (one-way).  Additionally, Skywards members can request an upgrade from Economy to Premium Economy starting at 7,020 Miles (one-way).  Upgrade requests can be booked prior to a flight or at the check-in counter, subject to availability.

In Wednesday’s announcement, Emirates’ Skywards’ Divisional Senior Vice President, Dr. Nejib Ben Khedner, said,

“We’re thrilled to announce the introduction of flight rewards on Emirates’ highly coveted Premium Economy cabin.  This has been in development for some time and comes following the huge success, positive feedback, and strong demand by members to utilise Miles on Premium Economy - especially on popular long-haul destinations such as London, Sydney, Melbourne, and New York.  The offer will initially be available exclusively to our Skywards members, with plans to extend to other airline partners in the future.  We are confident this enhancement will further enrich the travel experience, staying true to our brand promise of always flying customers better.  We look forward to more of our members now having the opportunity to experience Emirates’ newest, luxurious cabin with a service that rivals many airlines’ Business Class.”

Premium Economy guests can look forward to dedicated check-in desks at the airport, as well as luxurious leather seats with a generous pitch of up to 40 inches, calf rests, and footrests.  Guests will also enjoy an elevated dining experience and a premium wine selection, as well as the carrier’s latest upgraded IFE system, ice, with a 13.3-inch seatback screen.

By March 2026, Emirates will serve 68 cities with aircraft fitted with their signature Premium Economy product.  On the Emirates flagship Airbus A380, 56 Premium Economy seats are located at the front of the main deck, while the Boeing 777 offers up to 24 Premium Economy seats, both in a 2-4-2 configuration.  The carrier’s Airbus A350 features up to 28 premium Economy seats in a 2-3-2 configuration, which are located at the front of the cabin.

Source: Emirates