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Emirates Skywards offers bonus miles for winter travel bookings
Emirates Skywards is granting bonus miles on winter hotel stays, holiday packages and car rentals. The promotion runs from 29 October to 30 November 2026 and applies to all Emirates Skywards members making eligible bookings within that window.
In this story
At a glance
- What changes
- Bonus Skywards Miles are awarded on selected winter travel bookings
- Timing
- Bookings must be made between 29 Oct and 30 Nov 2026
- Who is affected
- All Emirates Skywards members booking hotels, holidays or car rentals
The details
- Announced by
- Emirates Skywards
- Takes effect
- between 29 October and 30 November 2026
- New rule
- Members can earn double miles on partner hotel stays, 50% extra on Emirates Skywards Hotels and Holidays, and a 25% conversion bonus from ALL Accor points. Car rentals with SIXT, Europcar, Avis, Budget and Hertz also earn double miles.
Promotion Overview
Emirates Skywards, the loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, introduced a winter promotion that adds extra mileage on a range of travel‑related services. The offer is limited to bookings made during a specific promotional window and aims to reward members planning year‑end holidays.
- Double Skywards Miles on Booking.com and IHG hotel stays
- 50% bonus Miles on Emirates Skywards Hotels and Emirates Holidays packages
- 25% bonus when converting ALL Accor Reward points
- Double Miles on car rentals with SIXT, Europcar, Avis, Budget and Hertz
Booking and Completion Deadlines
To qualify, members must place their reservations between 29 October and 30 November 2026. Hotel stays and car rentals must be completed by 31 January 2027, while Emirates Holidays packages have an earlier booking cut‑off of 26 November 2026.
- Booking window: 29 Oct – 30 Nov 2026
- Stay/completion deadline: 31 Jan 2027
- Emirates Holidays booking deadline: 26 Nov 2026
Partner Specific Bonuses
The promotion leverages Emirates Skywards’ network of travel and lifestyle partners. Each partner category carries its own mileage multiplier, but all bonuses are applied automatically to the member’s Skywards account once the qualifying activity is recorded.
- Hotel partners: Booking.com, IHG, Emirates Skywards Hotels
- Car rental partners: SIXT, Europcar, Avis, Budget, Hertz
- Points conversion partner: ALL Accor
What this means for travellers
Trip planning
- Bookings made after 30 November 2026 will not receive the winter bonus miles.
- Existing reservations booked within the window will still need to be completed by 31 January 2027 to earn the miles.
Cost and documents
- No additional fees are charged for earning the bonus miles.
- Members only need their usual booking confirmation and Skywards membership number.
What you need to do
- Book eligible hotels, holidays or car rentals before 30 November 2026.
- Ensure hotel stays and car rentals are finished by 31 January 2027.
- For Emirates Holidays packages, complete the booking by 26 November 2026.
Who this affects
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Emirates Skywards members booking hotels
Hotel bookings with Booking.com, IHG or Emirates Skywards Hotels earn extra miles during the promotion.
What to do Book before 30 November 2026 and complete the stay by 31 January 2027.
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Members purchasing Emirates Holidays packages
Holiday packages receive a 50% mileage bonus and have a specific booking deadline.
What to do Secure the package by 26 November 2026 to qualify.
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Members renting cars through partner agencies
Car rentals with SIXT, Europcar, Avis, Budget and Hertz earn double miles in the promotional period.
What to do Reserve the rental before 30 November 2026 and return the vehicle by 31 January 2027.
Frequently asked questions
What bonus miles does Emirates Skywards offer for winter hotel bookings?
Double Skywards Miles are awarded on hotel stays booked through Booking.com and IHG Resorts, and a 50% bonus applies to Emirates Skywards Hotels bookings made between 29 Oct and 30 Nov 2026.
When must I book to receive the winter mileage bonus?
Bookings must be made within the promotional window of 29 October to 30 November 2026 to qualify for any of the winter bonus miles.
Do I need to complete my stay by a certain date to get the miles?
Yes, hotel stays and car rentals must be completed by 31 January 2027 for the mileage bonus to be credited.
Is there a special deadline for Emirates Holidays packages?
Emirates Holidays packages must be booked by 26 November 2026 to receive the 50% bonus mileage.
Will converting Accor points earn extra miles during the promotion?
Converting ALL Accor Reward points into Skywards Miles during the promotional period adds a 25% bonus to the converted miles.
