How Does Your World Rewards Partnership With Emirates Work?

Flying Emirates, staying at a Marriott Bonvoy property? Then you, my friend, are sitting on a gold mine of extra miles and probably don’t even know it.

Thanks to a little thing called Your World Rewards, Marriott Bonvoy and Emirates Skywards have formed a loyalty scheme that actually benefits you. It’s the rare collab that works, like Champagne and a lie-flat seat.

If you’re a Marriott Bonvoy Elite (Gold and up):

Here’s what’s in it for you:

• Earn 3 Skywards miles per $1 spent on eligible Emirates flights (yes, on top of the Skywards miles you’d already get).
• Priority airport check-in and priority boarding, so you’re not stuck behind 42 people juggling neck pillows and boarding passes.

Fine print: Only counts if you book directly with Emirates. Third-party sites are a no-go.

So basically, if you’re already flying Emirates and have Bonvoy status, you’re just leaving free miles on the tray table if you’re not signed up.

If you’re an Emirates Skywards Elite (Silver, Gold, or Platinum):

You’re not left out. Here’s what you get when staying at most Marriott Bonvoy hotels:

• 1 Skywards mile per $1 spent, alongside your normal Bonvoy points.
• If you’re Gold or Platinum with Emirates, you’ll also get:
  • Enhanced WiFi (aka: the good stuff, not the dial-up feeling kind)
  • Elite check-in
  • Late 4pm checkout – because nobody wants to be turfed out at 11am.

This applies to stays at participating Marriott Bonvoy hotels, which, to be fair, is most of them. But it never hurts to double-check.

So, how do you sign up?

Just link your accounts once at the Your World Rewards portal. No fees. No fuss. Just more points. You don’t need to book anything special; just make sure both loyalty numbers are in your booking, and you’re good to go.

Why bother?

Because it’s rare to find a loyalty partnership where both sides win. This one’s a no-brainer for anyone who flies Emirates and stays at Marriott frequently. The extra miles add up fast, especially on long-haul flights or posh hotel stays.

Think of it this way:

You fly Emirates.

You stay at a Marriott.

You earn points from both.

Then, you double-dip and get extra Skywards miles just to link your accounts.

It’s like ordering dessert and getting an extra scoop free of charge.

Final boarding call:

If you haven’t already, go link those accounts. Otherwise, you’re leaving too much value behind. And if you’re new to this loyalty game, check out our no-nonsense guides to Emirates Skywards and Marriott Bonvoy; we promise they’re more helpful than that confused bloke in the airport lounge.