Can I transfer my United miles to Emirates?

Using miles MileagePlus members can redeem miles on Emirates flights on select routes between Dubai (DXB) and Africa, the Middle East, and the South Asian Subcontinent as part of an award reservation that includes a United flight between Newark (EWR) and Dubai (DXB) all on the same ticket.



In 2026, you cannot directly transfer United MileagePlus miles to an Emirates Skywards account. While the two airlines have a codeshare partnership, their loyalty programs do not allow a 1:1 points transfer between them. However, you can use United miles to book award flights on Emirates directly through the United website, provided there is "Partner Award" availability. This is often more valuable than a transfer would be, as it allows you to utilize United's "Excursionist Perk" or avoid high fuel surcharges. If you specifically need Skywards miles for an Emirates-only upgrade or a "Classic Reward," the only way to "transfer" into Emirates is through flexible points programs like American Express Membership Rewards, Chase Ultimate Rewards, or Marriott Bonvoy. For United loyalists, the partnership is best used for earning United miles on Emirates-operated flights or booking Emirates seats using the United interface.

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Transferable currencies to Emirates Miles can be transferred on a 1:1 basis to Emirates from American Express Membership Rewards, Capital One Miles, Chase Ultimate Rewards?, and Citi ThankYou rewards.

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Alliance. Emirates has collaborated with other airlines, but is not a member of any of the three global airline alliances – Oneworld, SkyTeam, or Star Alliance. In 2000, the airline briefly considered joining Star Alliance, but opted to remain independent.

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For every 5,000 Miles you redeem, you'll get AED 110 (USD equivalent in the United States based on our exchange rates) off your package. Booking a holiday where you wish to redeem your Skywards Miles against the cost of your holiday must be booked through one of our expert Travel Consultants by calling 020 8972 8951.

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With Star Alliance, you can redeem these for flights on any member airline, irrespective of where you earned them.

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As of March 26, 2023, the Emirates and United Airlines' partnership has officially launched and members from both programs are now able to enjoy reciprocal benefits to earn and redeem miles.

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Yes. Regardless of which participating Star Alliance member airline you select as your Status Airline, you can convert Star Alliance Points into miles/points of any participating frequent flyer program2, provided, that you are a member of that program. To do this, you must be registered with Star Alliance Rewards.

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Emirates has not joined any global airline alliance (although they planned to join Star Alliance in 2000, they remained independent), stating that unless an airline is the lead participant in such an alliance – e.g. Lufthansa in the Star Alliance or Air France in SkyTeam – individual alliance members' freedom of action ...

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Emirates has not joined any global airline alliance (although they planned to join Star Alliance in 2000, they remained independent), stating that unless an airline is the lead participant in such an alliance – e.g. Lufthansa in the Star Alliance or Air France in SkyTeam – individual alliance members' freedom of action ...

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Most other popular airline loyalty programs offer better value than the Emirates Skywards program when it comes to flying economy class. Nevertheless, this program is well-liked, especially by flyers who wish to redeem miles for the airline's famed business class seats and enjoy a more luxurious flight experience.

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Log in to your Chase Ultimate Rewards account(Opens an external website in a new tab)? and select Emirates Skywards from the list of travel partners. Enter your Emirates Skywards membership number and the number of Ultimate Rewards points you want to convert into Skywards Miles.

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United Airlines is a founding member of the Star Alliance, the largest airline alliance in the world, that includes the following global airlines:
  • Aegean.
  • Air Canada.
  • Air China.
  • Air India.
  • Air New Zealand.
  • All Nippon Airways (ANA)
  • Asiana Airlines.
  • Austrian Airlines.


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Achieving million miler status Once you've flown a million miles with United, you'll earn permanent elite status. At a million miles, you'll get Premier Gold for life. At two million miles, you'll receive Premier Platinum status for life.

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The United Club Infinite Card from Chase has increased its sign-up bonus to 120,000 MileagePlus miles. New cardholders can earn the bonus after they spend $6,000 in the first three months from account opening. The card has a steep annual fee but provides impressive rewards and benefits for frequent United flyers.

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You're automatically eligible for a Complimentary Premier Upgrade as long as you are a Premier member (the higher your status, the earlier you become eligible for Complimentary Premier Upgrades and are flying on an eligible ticket on any eligible United-operated flight.

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