emeriares ff

[safc]

could anybody tell me how many return trips are required to earn a free return trip to bkk with emeriates frequent flyer scheme.

[CheshireTom]

could anybody tell me how many return trips are required to earn a free return trip to bkk with emeriates frequent flyer scheme.

 

Assuming you make at least 2 round trips each year in economy you would need to make 5 trips to earn the 75k miles needed for a return economy ticket (based on flying from MAN, NCL isn't on the skywards system yet).

[safc]

Assuming you make at least 2 round trips each year in economy you would need to make 5 trips to earn the 75k miles needed for a return economy ticket (based on flying from MAN, NCL isn't on the skywards system yet).

thank you,when do you think they will add ncl to the ff.as i will be using from sept

[CheshireTom]

thank you,when do you think they will add ncl to the ff.as i will be using from sept

 

You'll get your miles credited .......... it's just the mileage calculator on the Skywards site hasn't been updated as yet to include Newcastle.

 

From MAN it's around 13,080 k miles MAN-BKK return whilst you are a blue card holder and 16,350 miles when you get silver status. The distance from NCL-DXB is only a couple of miles less.

 

So your mileage accumulation should be something like:

 

Trip 1 (Blue Card holder) - 13,080 miles

Trip 2 (Blue Card holder) - 13,080 miles

Trip 3 (Silver Card holder) - 16,350 miles

Trip 4 (Silver Card holder) - 16,350 miles

Trip 5 (Silver Card holder) - 16,350 miles

 

That's 75,120 miles accumulated and you need 75,000 for a freebie return in economy.

Edited February 9, 2007 by CheshireTom

[python]

Tom,

 

Assuming you make at least 2 round trips each year in economy you would need to make 5 trips to earn the 75k miles needed for a return economy ticket (based on flying from MAN, NCL isn't on the skywards system yet).

 

I would be grateful if you could clarify as I know nothing about Frequent Flyer schemes. So, I gonna ask whats probably a stupid question, anyway. I am asking honestly!! As I do not know!!

 

Is there any time frame for Emirates FF scheme? I expect you mean above in the same year?

 

For example, if I fly to BKK with Emirates twice in the first year, then three times in the second year am I entitled to a freebie in the third year? All flights from LHR/LGW via Dubai then onto BKK.

 

Is it really as simple as this?? Advice appreciated.

 

Regards,

Edited February 10, 2007 by python

[CheshireTom]

Python,

 

The distance from Gatwick to Dubai is slightly over 100 miles less than what it is from Manchester and Newcastle so unfortunately you need to make 6 trips to earn the 75,000 miles required.

 

The miles are valid for three years so if you made two flights a year for three years (you need to make at least two flights each year to attain/retain the silver membership) that would cover you.

 

Full details are at:

 

https://www.skywards.com/index.aspx

 

Regards,

 

Tom

[TheFiend]

There is also an option to purchase additional miles if you are just short of a reward.

 

I have made 2 return trips so far and with bonuses so far have accumulated 33K in airmiles lfying from manchester.

[safc]

There is also an option to purchase additional miles if you are just short of a reward.

 

I have made 2 return trips so far and with bonuses so far have accumulated 33K in airmiles lfying from manchester.

plese explain,do you mean say your 2000 miles short of a free return you can buy miles

[CheshireTom]

plese explain,do you mean say your 2000 miles short of a free return you can buy miles

 

Yep, USD50 for 2,000 miles.

[TheFiend]

plese explain,do you mean say your 2000 miles short of a free return you can buy miles

 

Yes, you can purchase upto 25,000 miles in a calender year at a cost of 2.5 cents per mile. depending on how many miles and bonuses I aquire this year I might just need a little top up for a reward flight next year.

[vidman]

Remember that when you reach your silver card status, you will have access to the second business lounge at dubai airport.

 

Whilst everyone else is sleeping on the floor outside, you will be in leather luxury with all the freebies!!!!!

 

Also note that you can sometimes buy emirates flights cheaper than the official emirates web site. Try e-bookers etc. My last flight was actually £150 cheaper thru asda.com. Even though other web sites ask for your skywards number, they might "forget" to credit your miles. A simple email to emirates will sort it out though (but you are DUE them).