It’s been a busy few weeks for the Emirates Skywards loyalty program, but it’s just announced perhaps the biggest change yet. As of Monday, May 12, 2025, Emirates will begin restricting first-class awards to its Platinum, Gold and Silver status members. We first saw this news on Loyalty Lobby.
This is a major change that will prevent many travelers from accessing one of the most aspirational award tickets in the points and miles world — and it comes with little notice for members.