Emirates

Skywards status

Skywards tiers are earned on Tier Miles or flights over a 12-month period from the day you join or upgrade, on Emirates and flydubai. Emirates belongs to no alliance; its tiers unlock its own lounges rather than an alliance's. Confirm current thresholds on emirates.com.

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The ladder

4 rungs, from the bottom up.

1.Member

How to earn it

Free to join.

What it gets you

Earn and redeem miles; no elite benefits.

At the lounge door

No status lounge access. Lounge entry is by cabin, membership, or a card.

2.Silver

How to earn it

25,000 Tier Miles or 25 flights.

What it gets you

Priority check-in and boarding, an extra bag, a 25% bonus, seat selection.

At the lounge door

No lounge access from status; Emirates lounges need Gold or a premium ticket.

3.Gold

How to earn it

50,000 Tier Miles or 50 flights.

What it gets you

Lounge access, priority everything, a 50% bonus, guaranteed seats close to departure.

At the lounge door

Emirates Business Class lounges with a guest on same-day Emirates flights, in any cabin; no alliance lounges.

4.Platinum

How to earn it

150,000 Tier Miles.

What it gets you

Top tier: first-class lounges, a 75% bonus, complimentary upgrades, chauffeur and a dedicated line.

At the lounge door

Emirates First Class lounges with a guest on same-day Emirates flights, in any cabin; no alliance lounges.

Qualification thresholds are the published ones as last checked and change most years; confirm the current numbers with Emirates. Alliance equivalences and the lounge rules that follow from them move far more slowly.