Emirates and Garuda Indonesia have announced that they will be expanding their current codeshare partnership to include a reciprocal loyalty agreement for its member customers.
Members of Emirates Skywards and GarudaMiles can now earn and redeem miles when traveling with either carrier.
The agreement was signed at Aviation Festival Asia 2025 in Singapore by Dr. Nejib Ben Khedher, Divisional Senior Vice President Emirates Skywards, and Rahmaniar, Miles & Ancillary Group Head Garuda Indonesia.
“This strategic collaboration aligns with Skywards’ vision of creating a truly global loyalty experience for our members worldwide,” Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer said in a statement.
“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,” Kazin added.
“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 to 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’ large connectivity,” said Wamildan Tsani Panjaitan, President & CEO of Garuda Indonesia.
Emirates’ new partnership with Garuda Indonesia means Skywards members can be awarded the following benefits while travelling in the following ways:
- Earn and redeem Miles while travelling with Garuda Indonesia across an of exotic 37 destinations in the archipelago, and to more than 15 destinations worldwide.
- Earn up to one Skywards Mile per mile flown in Economy Class; 1.25 Skywards Miles per mile flown in Business Class; and two Skywards Miles per mile flown in First Class.
- Redeem Miles for travel on Garuda Indonesia flights in Economy Class and Business Class with redemptions starting at 8,000 Miles.
- The partnership will also enable GarudaMiles members to ‘make every Mile count’ and ‘unlock rewards faster.’ GarudaMiles Members can earn and spend Miles across Emirates’ global network, including flight rewards on Emirates Economy and Business Class cabins.
Emirates currently operates double daily flights to Jakarta and Bali with its iconic Emirates A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft – connecting Indonesian customers to more than 140 destinations.