Emirates and Garuda Indonesia have revealed exciting news for travel enthusiasts! The two airlines have decided to broaden their current codeshare collaboration, now including a reciprocal loyalty arrangement accessible to their esteemed customers. This fantastic news means that frequent flyers who are members of Emirates Skywards and GarudaMiles will have the opportunity to both earn and redeem miles on flights with either carrier. The official agreement was ceremoniously signed during the prestigious Aviation Festival Asia 2025 event held in Singapore, featuring the prominent figures of Dr. Nejib Ben Khedher, Divisional Senior Vice President of Emirates Skywards, and Rahmaniar, the Miles & Ancillary Group Head of Garuda Indonesia.

Commenting on the new collaboration, Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Deputy President, and Chief Commercial Officer, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "This strategic collaboration aligns with Skywards’ vision of creating a truly global loyalty experience for our members worldwide. It will open new doors for frequent flyers to earn and redeem miles across our combined networks, while also expanding our renowned loyalty offering in Southeast Asia. We look forward to growing this partnership and delivering even greater value to our members."

Similarly, Wamildan Tsani Panjaitan, President & CEO of Garuda Indonesia, emphasized the benefits this enhanced partnership would bring to both Skywards and GarudaMiles members. "Giving more opportunities to earn and redeem miles seamlessly across both networks globally, this initiative will unlock more destinations for our members. Particularly Skywards members can now explore the magnificent scenic landscape and variety of cultural richness and diversity in Indonesia through Garuda Indonesia domestic flights. GarudaMiles members, on the other hand, may enjoy stunning international cities with Emirates’ vast connectivity."

Emirates’ recent collaboration with Garuda Indonesia presents a plethora of benefits for Skywards members as they can now take advantage of a host of rewards on flights with Emirates. Currently, Emirates operates double daily flights to Jakarta and Bali using its iconic Emirates A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft, thereby providing Indonesian customers direct access to over 140 destinations worldwide. This expanded partnership promises to enrich the travel experience for loyal customers, offering more opportunities to explore the world and accrue rewards along the way.