Smart With Points Podcast - Boost Your Miles & Points

Welcome to Smart With Points, the podcast where we dive into the world of miles and points to help you travel smarter. I'm your host, Jack, and today we're talking about a fantastic limited-time offer from Emirates Skywards that could save you a pretty penny on your next redemption. From now until March 31st, 2025, Emirates is offering a 25% discount on redemptions with their airline partners and through Emirates Skywards Hotels. This means that economy class reward flights on partner airlines now start from just 6,000 Miles instead of the usual 8,000 Miles. Similarly, hotel stays through Emirates Skywards Hotels start from 5,000 Miles, representing a 25% reduction from standard rates. The airline partner discount applies to economy class rewards on flights operated by a wide range of airlines including Air Canada, Japan Airlines, Korean Air, Qantas, United Airlines, Azul, Condor, Copa Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Air Mauritius, Bangkok Airways, GOL Airlines, Jetstar, Malaysian Airlines, South African Airways, and TAP Portugal. However, it's worth noting that flydubai and easyJet are explicitly excluded from this offer. To book these discounted rewards, you can log in to your Emirates Skywards account, click on 'Spend now' on the flight search page, select 'Classic Reward', choose 'Partner' from the dropdown menu, check flight availability, and complete your booking. For some partners, you'll need to use Emirates' Live Chat to book, which is currently only available in English. The booking period for this offer is now until March 31st, 2025, and the travel period is now until January 6th, 2026. Only new bookings are eligible, and hotel bookings cannot be cancelled, changed, or refunded. The discount is automatically applied during the booking process. While this isn't the most groundbreaking offer we've seen from Emirates, it represents a solid opportunity if you have Skywards miles that you've been looking to use. The extended travel period gives plenty of flexibility, and the partner airline list is quite comprehensive. I'm particularly intrigued by the Japan Airlines option, which could be excellent for those planning a trip to Japan or looking to hop between Asian destinations. If you're planning to take advantage of this offer, I'd recommend acting quickly to secure the best availability, especially for peak travel periods, focusing on partner airlines that offer the best service and value, and being flexible with dates if possible to find the best redemption options. Thanks for tuning in to this episode of Smart With Points. If you want to stay up-to-date with the latest news and tips on miles and points, be sure to subscribe to our podcast on all major platforms or visit our website at smartwithpoints.co.uk. And before we go, a quick word from our sponsor. Looking for the best award flights? Use AwardTravelFinder.com to search availability across Qatar Airways, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, and more. Try it for free with our link in the shownotes.