Emirates enhances loyalty benefits through expanded partnership with AEGEAN

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Adnan Kazim Deputy President & Chief Commercial Officer | Emirates Airline

By Sky Industry News

May 5, 2025

Emirates and AEGEAN Group have expanded their partnership to provide reciprocal loyalty benefits for frequent flyer members. As of today, Emirates Skywards members can earn and redeem Miles on all flights operated by AEGEAN and its subsidiary, Olympic Air, covering 162 destinations across Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. From May 21st, Miles+Bonus members will also be able to earn and redeem miles on Emirates flights to over 140 destinations worldwide.

The collaboration was highlighted at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) with Dr. Nejib Ben Khedher from Emirates Skywards and Elias Mandroukas from AEGEAN present. Dr. Nejib Ben Khedher stated: “We’re pleased to enhance our partnership with AEGEAN to provide members with reciprocal loyalty benefits. This strategic collaboration will offer more than 38 million frequent flyer members a chance to earn and redeem Miles while exploring more than 200 destinations across our joint network."

Elias Mandroukas added: “We are delighted to take our partnership with Emirates to the next level, creating new opportunities for our Miles+Bonus members to travel even further and enjoy seamless experiences across a truly global network."

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The enhanced agreement includes a codeshare arrangement offering connectivity between various Greek cities, European locations, Dubai via Athens, as well as access for AEGEAN travelers on Emirates flights from Athens to Newark and Dubai.

Emirates Skywards boasts 35 million members globally with four membership tiers offering exclusive privileges. Members can earn Skywards Miles through partnerships in various sectors including airlines, hotels, car rentals, financial services, leisure activities, and lifestyle brands.

Miles+Bonus is AEGEAN’s loyalty program with over 4 million members connected through more than 200 partners worldwide. It provides value across its extensive network of domestic and international routes connecting Greece with numerous destinations in Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa.

For further details about these programs or terms applicable starting May 21st subject to technical or operational updates visit emirates.com/skywards or check information regarding Miles+Bonus online.