If you already have Emirates Skywards miles, or can transfer eligible credit card rewards points to Emirates, you can use 122,000 Skywards miles to upgrade an Economy Flex ticket to Business Class on Emirates' nonstop flight from Houston (IAH) to Dubai (DXB).
Economy Flex fare is $773.90, while a regular Business Class ticket starts at $4,756.90. By purchasing the Economy Flex fare and upgrading with miles, you could save approximately $3,983 (84%) in cash compared to booking Business Class outright.
Alternatively, an Economy Flex Plus ticket costs $1,909.90 and requires only 94,000 Skywards miles for the same Business Class upgrade.
This offers an opportunity to enjoy Emirates Business Class on a 12-hour-and-45-minute nonstop flight while significantly reducing your out-of-pocket expenses.
THE RISK OF CHANGING OR CANCELING AN EMIRATES UPGRADE AWARD: Emirates upgrades using Skywards miles are subject to availability and the fare conditions of the original purchased ticket. If you change your flight, your confirmed upgrade may not carry over to the new itinerary, and additional miles or charges may apply.
If you cancel your booking, any refund of the original ticket and reinstatement of the miles used for the upgrade will depend on the applicable fare conditions and Emirates Skywards Upgrade Reward rules. Cancellation or change fees may apply.
Before purchasing your ticket, confirm that the upgrade is still available and review the applicable fare rules. Upgrade availability and mileage requirements are subject to change.
If you already have Emirates Skywards miles, or can transfer eligible credit card rewards points to Emirates, you can use 122,000 Skywards miles to upgrade an Economy Flex ticket to Business Class on Emirates' nonstop flight from Houston (IAH) to Dubai (DXB).
Economy Flex fare is $773.90, while a regular Business Class ticket starts at $4,756.90. By purchasing the Economy Flex fare and upgrading with miles, you could save approximately $3,983 (84%) in cash compared to booking Business Class outright.
Alternatively, an Economy Flex Plus ticket costs $1,909.90 and requires only 94,000 Skywards miles for the same Business Class upgrade.
This offers an opportunity to enjoy Emirates Business Class on a 12-hour-and-45-minute nonstop flight while significantly reducing your out-of-pocket expenses.
THE RISK OF CHANGING OR CANCELING AN EMIRATES UPGRADE AWARD: Emirates upgrades using Skywards miles are subject to availability and the fare conditions of the original purchased ticket. If you change your flight, your confirmed upgrade may not carry over to the new itinerary, and additional miles or charges may apply.
If you cancel your booking, any refund of the original ticket and reinstatement of the miles used for the upgrade will depend on the applicable fare conditions and Emirates Skywards Upgrade Reward rules. Cancellation or change fees may apply.
Before purchasing your ticket, confirm that the upgrade is still available and review the applicable fare rules. Upgrade availability and mileage requirements are subject to change.