Skywards Points Transfers Make a Comeback to Emirates

Remember back in late May 2025, when the world seemed to wobble just a little? That’s because Emirates Skywards abruptly halted points transfers from all the big players in transferable points—cue dramatic gasp! But, pop the champagne, folks, because they’re back in action.

Satans have restored Points Transfers

If you fancy hobnobbing in Emirates’ luxury first or business class, Skywards is your best pal. Yes, award prices are steep and there are pesky surcharges, but don’t worry, getting elite status just to fly first class is a cakewalk.

Just for context, slap-bang in late May 2025, big names like Amex Membership Rewards, Bilt Rewards, Capital One, Chase Ultimate Rewards, and Citi ThankYou decided to put a halt to transfers to Skywards. Panic ensued.

But here’s the juicy bit: the points party is back on! All major transferable points can now shimmy their way over to Skywards once more. So feel free to make those transfers as you did before, minus the anxiety.

Why the Points Party Hold-Up, You Ask?

Why did all these party-crashing programs insist on stopping transfers to Skywards? Turns out, Emirates was upgrading its loyalty management system. Yes, folks, they pressed the ‘upgrade’ button. A new rollout was needed, and as you guessed, it needed a smidge of time.

The good news? The tech squadron managed to pull it off without a hitch. The points transfer magic returned right on schedule, as promised.

But it’s not all rainbows and sunshine, I’m afraid. Citi ThankYou has thrown a spanner in the works with a devaluation in their transfer ratio. Historically, they’ve been a friendly 1:1, but starting from July 27, 2025, it’s turning into a 5:4 scenario. Oh, joy.

The Bottom Line: Points Transfers and Smooth Sailing

So, there you have it. Emirates Skywards has resurrected points transfers from all significant transferable points currencies like Amex, Bilt, Capital One, Chase, and Citi. Transfers hit the pause button for a bit while Emirates boosted its tech, but thankfully all went hitch-free, and points transfers are live again.

So, any of our dear readers planning on juggling their Skywards points?

For those who prefer some fresh air, why not escape to the Val Seny ski resort? It’s always good to take a break from all this points transferring drama.