Emirates is especially popular with ANA Mileage Club members who want to use their miles on premium airline partners due to its world-famous Business Class and First Class offering. A common question we get from travelers is: “Can You Book Emirates Airlines with ANA Mileage Club Miles?” The short answer is: No, you cannot directly book Emirates Airlines award flights with ANA Mileage Club miles. ANA Mileage Club and Emirates do not have a mileage redemption partnership. ANA mainly allows members to redeem miles for ANA flights and eligible partner airlines, especially airlines within the Star Alliance network and selected non-alliance partners. Emirates is not part of Star Alliance.
But there are still some clever ways to use miles and points to fly Emirates. This guide explains everything you need to know.
Why Can’t ANA Miles Be Used for Emirates Flights?
Airline loyalty programs work through partnerships. When two airlines have an agreement, members can Airline loyalty programs work through partnerships. When two airlines form a partnership, members generally have the ability to use miles from one program to book flights on the other airline. For example:
- ANA Mileage Club miles can be used for eligible partner airline awards.
- Most Emirates flights can be booked with Emirates Skywards Miles.
- ANA and Emirates do not currently partner for redemptions.
Because of this, Emirates flights do not appear as an option when searching ANA Mileage Club award bookings.
What Is ANA Mileage Club?
ANA Mileage Club (AMC) is the frequent flyer program of All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest airline.
Members can earn ANA miles through:
- ANA flights
- Star Alliance partner flights
- Credit card reward transfers
- Hotel and travel partners
ANA miles are popular because they can offer excellent value, especially for international premium cabin awards. The program uses partner award charts for eligible airlines.
What Is Emirates Skywards?
Emirates Skywards is Emirates’ own loyalty program.
Travelers can earn Skywards Miles through:
- Emirates flights
- Emirates partners
- Hotels
- Credit card reward programs
These miles can be redeemed for:
- Emirates Economy Class
- Emirates Business Class
- Emirates First Class
- Flight upgrades
- Partner airline flights
If you want to book an Emirates award ticket, Emirates Skywards is usually the most direct option.
How Can You Book Emirates Flights Using Points?
ANA miles are not usable but travelers have other options.
How to Earn Emirates Skywards Miles The easiest way to do this
(if your credit card program allows it) is to convert points to Emirates Skywards Miles and book directly with Emirates.
How to do it: Register for an Emirates Skywards account.
- Check Emirates rewards availability
- Choose your flight.
- Pay with Skywards Miles + taxes and charges.
If you fly Emirates often (or are interested in accessing their premium cabins), this is a great option.This option works best if you regularly fly Emirates or want access to Emirates premium cabins.
2. Use Credit Card Transfer Partners
Many travelers do not collect Emirates miles directly. Instead, they earn transferable credit card points and convert them into Skywards Miles.
Examples of eligible programs: American Express Membership Rewards Capital One Rewards Other participating programs, by country Transfer availability varies by region and program rules, so check before transferring points..
3. Pay Cash for Emirates, Save ANA Miles
ANA miles can be extremely valuable for:
- ANA First Class
- ANA Business Class
- Star Alliance partner flights
Using them for the wrong redemption can reduce their value.
Can You Transfer ANA Miles to Emirates Skywards?
No. ANA Mileage Club Miles are not convertible to Emirates Skywards Miles on a one to one basis.
You typically cannot:
- Transfer ANA miles to Emirates miles.
- Transfer ANA miles to Emirates Skywards miles.
- Use ANA miles to book Emirates award tickets.
ANA’s loyalty program is a different program from Emirates’ loyalty program unless there’s a special partnership.
Can You Earn ANA Miles on Emirates Flights?
Not usually, no.
- Emirates is not a partner airline of the ANA Mileage Club and so you usually can not earn ANA miles on Emirates flights.
- Check the latest partner list and fare rules before booking, as airline agreements are subject to change.
ANA Miles On Partners
Best Option If you have ANA miles, use them on ANA partners.
Popular options include:
- Lufthansa
- United Airlines
- Singapore Airlines
- Swiss
- Turkish Airlines
- Other Star Alliance partners
ANA publishes partner flight award rules and required mileage tables for eligible partner bookings.
Final Thoughts
If you have ANA Mileage Club miles and want to fly Emirates, you unfortunately cannot use those miles directly. ANA and Emirates do not currently have a redemption partnership.
This is the best way.
- Redeem Emirates Skywards Miles on Emirates flights.
- Compare cash prices, points requirements & availability before booking.
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