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Are Skywards Miles credited automatically after a flight?

Skywards - Help Desk - Faqs - About Miles
Yes, in most cases Miles earned on an Emirates or SriLankan flight will be credited within 48 hours of departure, as long as you quote your membership number at reservation and at check-in. The name on the reservation and ticket must also be an exact match to the name registered with Skywards.

It would be great if I earned Skywards Miles on a flight. Can I?

Skysurfers - Help Desk - FAQs
Sure! The number of Miles you earn depends on whether you travel Economy, Business or First Class. You not only earn Miles when flying Emirates or SriLankan Airlines*, but also on partner airlines* in the programme - Continental Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Japan Airlines, South African Airways, United Airlines, Korean Air and their subsidiaries. Please note that on codeshare flights, Skywards Miles will only be earned on flights that carry and Emirates or SriLankan flight number.

Can I earn Skywards Miles on any Emirates or SriLankan flight?

Skywards - Help Desk - Faqs - About Miles
Yes, provided the flight is not taken on free, barter or reward tickets; or on employee, industry or agent-discounted ticket. The actual amount of Miles earned depends on how far the member travels and whether they choose to fly Economy, Business or First Class.

How many Skywards Miles are needed to redeem a reward flight?

Skywards - Help Desk - Faqs - About Miles
The number of Skywards Miles needed for a round trip reward ticket varies according to origin, destination and the class of travel. Members can use the Mileage calculator on the Skywards Web site to determine the number of potential Miles required per Emirates or SriLankan flight.

On which airlines can I earn Skywards Miles?

Skywards - Help Desk - Faqs - About Miles
You can earn Skywards Miles on Emirates Airlines, Sri Lankan Airlines and all our partner airlines. You are encouraged to check with your travel agent or the relevant airline for mileage accrual eligibility when making your reservation.

Why are some of my Skywards Miles missing from my account?

Skysurfers - Help Desk - FAQs
That's probably because either your membership number was not entered when you made your reservation/checked in, or maybe the transaction is still being processed. Just give in your original hotel, car hire invoices and for airline travel, original boarding cards and ticket coupons to any Skywards service centre within six months to earn your Miles. There may also be a name mismatch between the ticket and membership account.

How long can I use my Skywards Miles?

Skysurfers - Help Desk - FAQs
Your Miles are valid for three years from the date you earned them, so as long as they are in your account and you have enough, you can spend them at any time within this period.

What is the difference between Skywards Miles and tier miles?

Skysurfers - Help Desk - FAQs
Skywards Miles are your reward currency and are earned whenever you fly with Emirates, SriLankan*, our partner airlines*, and through our hotel, leisure and lifestyle partners.Tier miles are earned only when you fly Emirates or SriLankan Airlines and help you to progress to Skysurfers Silver and Skysurfers Gold membership. Tier miles are earned at the same rate of one tier mile for each Skywards Mile you earn on your flight, plus a bonus of 50% for Business Class and 100% for First Class.

How do I earn Skywards Miles on my credit card?

Skywards - Help Desk - Faqs - About Miles
If you hold an Emirates Skywards co-brand credit/charge card from Citibank, ABK, EBI or SCB your Skywards Miles will be automatically credited into your Skywards account each month. If you hold one of our other partner credit cards, please contact your credit card provider to request for your credit card points to be transferred to your Skywards account.

How do I book my rewards using my Skywards Miles?

Skywards - Help Desk - Faqs - About Miles
If you want to book an Emirates flight, you can do so using the online booking engine, by calling your nearest Emirates or SriLankan reservations office, your Skywards service centre or by using the online reward forms found on our website. For bookings with our airline partners, hotels and retail partners, you must complete the online reward forms. Your request will then be routed to our nearest service centre and you will be contact by Skywards.

Can I use my Skywards Miles for friends and family?

Skywards - Help Desk - Faqs - About Miles
A reward can be passed on to anyone you choose, as long as it is not for commercial gain. You will need to contact your local Skywards service centre or your local Emirates or SriLankan reservations office with details so they can arrange the reward. Note: If you are redeeming Miles for rewards to be given to friends or family, you must collect the tickets yourself or have your Travel Co-coordinator (where applicable) collect them.

Are my Skywards Miles added to my account immediately?

Skysurfers - Help Desk - FAQs
Definitely. As long as you provide your membership number when you make your reservation or when you check in.

How many Skywards Miles do I need to claim a reward?

Skysurfers - Help Desk - FAQs
The number of Skywards Miles required for a round-trip reward ticket varies according to where you fly from and where you fly to. Rewards offered by our non-airline partners, e.g. Magrudy's, start from as little as 5,000 Skywards Miles.

How do I ensure that the miles are credited into my account?

KrisFlyer About Membership Services
Quote your KrisFlyer Membership Number at the time of reservation and present your KrisFlyer Membership Card at check-in, or when taking advantage of our partners' services. Please check with the relevant partners for any additional requirements. Yes, you may claim for flights taken up to 6 months prior to your enrolment. Simply login and provide your full name, flight number and destination to claim your miles.

Can I combine my Miles with another Skywards member if I do not have sufficient Miles in my account?

Skywards - Help Desk - Faqs - About Miles
You cannot combine your Miles with another Skywards member. Skywards membership is open to individuals only.

How do I know if my last flight has been credited?

Skywards - Help Desk - Faqs - About Miles
The most up-to-date information about your Skywards account is always available online at www.skywards.com. If you cannot access the internet, you can call your local service centre or an Emirates or SriLankan reservations office.

My bonus is not automatically credited to my account. What should I do?

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Can I earn Miles on flights taken before I joined Skywards?

Skywards - Help Desk - Faqs - About Miles
Skywards offers members a 'one-off' credit for travel on Emirates or SriLankan taken up to 60 days prior to date of enrolment, providing they can supply the original ticket and boarding card. However all retrospective mileage credits must be claimed within six months of the qualifying transaction date.

How long do I have to wait before my Miles appear in my Skywards account?

Skywards - Help Desk - Faqs - About Miles
Your Miles should appear in your account within 48 hours if you had quoted your membership number for EK and UL flights and 6-8 weeks for all partner transactions.

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