Emirates and Garuda Indonesia expand partnership to offer reciprocal loyalty benefits
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The two carriers launched a codeshare agreement in 2022 and have since expanded their partnership to offer loyalty programme members more destinations, more miles, and more rewards.
Emirates and Garuda Indonesia have launch of a joint loyalty programme frequent flyer member. Both airline members can earn and redeem miles while travelling across a combined network of more than 200 destinations.
The two carriers launched a codeshare agreement in 2022 and have since expanded their partnership to offer loyalty programme members more destinations, more miles, and more rewards.
The agreement was signed on the sidelines of Aviation Festival Asia 2025 by Dr. Nejib Ben Khedher, Divisional Senior Vice President Emirates Skywards, and Rahmaniar, Miles & Ancillary Group Head Garuda Indonesia.
Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer, “Our exciting new partnership with Garuda Indonesia will bring significant benefits to both Skywards and GarudaMiles members.
The 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.”
Wamildan Tsani Panjaitan, President & CEO Garuda Indonesia, explained,“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 vary 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.”
The loyalty programme’s partnership with Garuda Indonesia means Skywards members can get benefits.
Emirates currently operates double daily flights to Jakarta and Bali with Emirates A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft – connecting Indonesian customers to over 140 destinations across six continents. The airline’s codeshare agreement with Garuda Indonesia continues to offer customers seamless connectivity across the Americas, Middle East, Africa and Europe.
The loyalty programme offers four tiers of membership: Blue, Silver, Gold, and Platinum, with each tier earning exclusive privileges.