DUBAI, U.A.E., 4th October 2006 - Emirates customers will be able to enjoy time savings, convenience and 500 bonus Skywards Miles when they use online or self-service check-in facilities from 4th October to 30th November, 2006.

Online and self-service kiosk check-in options maximises time and minimises hassles, allowing travellers to make the best use of their valuable journey time.  The added convenience of Emirates' online check-in facility allows travellers to check-in from the comfort home or office, make seat selections, print check-in receipts and enjoy airport arrival just 90 minutes before flight departure.

The promotion also allows large groups the flexibility of being able to check-in up to nine passengers 2 to 12 hours in advance, providing a significant time-savings and simplifying the process of group travel.

Brian Labelle, Vice President of Skywards said: "Skywards continually aims to make the travel experience as easy and enjoyable as possible. An offer that rewards travellers with 500 bonus Miles for simply saving time with our online and self-service check-in facilities stands as an opportunity one cannot afford to pass up!"

Skywards, the frequent flyer programme of Emirates and SriLankan, offers three tiers of membership - Blue, Silver and Gold - with each membership tier providing exclusive privileges.

Gold and Silver members are entitled to wait-list priority for all classes of travel, priority check-in and airport lounge access.

Members earn Skywards Miles, one Skywards Mile for every mile they fly on Emirates, Sri Lankan or partner airlines, or when they use the programme's designated hotels, car rentals, financial, leisure and lifestyle partners.

Skywards Miles can be redeemed for a wide range of rewards, including free tickets on Emirates or SriLankan and other Skywards partner airlines, flights upgrades, hotel accommodation, excursions, and exclusive shopping.

Skywards was launched in 2000. In just six years, worldwide membership of the award-winning loyalty programme, which is currently available in over 200 countries, has topped two million.

Skywards has consistently demonstrated success in award recognition.  This year, the programme was named Best Loyalty Program by Middle East Traveller Magazine.  Over the last four years, the programme has also secured top honours at the annual Freddies Awards, the 'Oscars' of customer loyalty programmes. Skywards has received Freddies for Best Member Communications, Best Customer Service, Best Reward Promotion, Best Award Redemption, Best Web Site (twice) and has twice secured the coveted title of International Programme of the Year.

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Contact:
Sarah Shaughnessy,
Emirates Corporate Communications,
Tel: (+9714) 203.3975,
Mob: (+97150) 867.0339;
Email : sarah.shaughnessy@emirates.com,
visit: www.emirates.com

© Press Release 2006