Emirates has expanded its Skywards scheme by relaunching an app that allows members to collect miles when making purchases at certain businesses across the UAE. Known as Skywards Everyday, the app represents an ideal opportunity for users to passively boost their points balance when shopping in the UAE.

Appy days

As announced by Emirates today, the relaunch of its Skywards Everyday app adds another layer to its diverse loyalty offering. Originally launched, as Business Traveller reported at the time, in December 2019, the revived mobile application is now available to download on both Android and iOS devices. But how does it work?

As it happens, there are only a few steps that users must take in order to begin passively earning Emirates Skyward miles with their purchases. Once logged into the app, members can simply link up to five Visa or MasterCard debit or credit cards to their account, after which eligible purchases will see points earned.

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There are terms and conditions regarding whose cards can be registered from which countries. While Visa cards are valid worldwide, MasterCard holders must have had their card(s) issued in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, or the United States.

How much can you earn?

The amount of Emirates Skywards miles that registered users can earn through the Skywards Everyday app depends on the type of purchases made. The Dubai-based UAE flag carrier explains that aspects such as "high street shopping, leisure and entertainment, luxury shopping, beauty and wellness, services, and dining" will see members rack up one mile per three UAE Dirham ($0.82) spent.

Meanwhile, the ratio is less favorable for groceries and pharmacy shopping, as users need to spend five UAE Dirham ($1.36) in order to earn an Emirates Skywards mile. While qualifying purchases must be made in the UAE, this doesn't mean that the scheme is only open to UAE residents. Indeed, foreign visitors can also benefit from these opportunities, but only when spending money within the UAE.

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All in all, Emirates has partnered with more than 200 UAE-based businesses as part of its relaunched Skywards Everyday rewards scheme. As alluded to above, these are spread across a wide variety of sectors, meaning that there should be something for everyone in terms of places to passively earn extra Emirates Skywards miles.

Further bonuses

Emirates' Skywards frequent flyer scheme signed up its 30 millionth member in January - this gives the program a larger population than Australia! As part of its announcement today, Emirates explained that these members have another opportunity to boost their mileage balances. They can do so by earning more miles per purchase when buying products and services with the Skywards credit card.

What do you make of this addition to Emirates' loyalty offerings? Do you plan to use the Skywards Everyday app to boost your mileage balance? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

Sources: Business Traveller, Emirates

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    Emirates
    IATA/ICAO Code:
    EK/UAE
    Airline Type:
    Full Service Carrier
    Hub(s):
    Dubai International Airport
    Year Founded:
    1985
    CEO:
    Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum
    Country:
    United Arab Emirates