Emirates availability + Amex points transfer

[Jaian]

I'm organising my honeymoon for next month (getting married on the 23rd), and have booked redemption flights through Singapore Airlines J class for Bali to Maldives, and Colombo back to Bali. There don't appear to be any decent business/first class options to redeem between MLE and CMB aside from Emirates, which I've never used.

My Amex MR Ascent points can (AFAIK) be transferred to Emirates, albeit at a not-great rate. I registered with Emirates to see points/fuel tax costs, and it seems to indicate F class availability for two people on my preferred date, as per attached image:

As I haven't transferred any points into my new Emirates account, I'm not clear on whether these are actually available, or they're subject to a waitlisting as you would with a Krisflyer redemption (which indicates before booking whether it's waitlisted).

I'm hoping you guys can confirm whether:

1) Amex MR points can transfer for Emirates Skywards
2) Whether redemption availability is there (based on that screenshot) ie. is it safe for me transfer for points and book.

Thanks

 

[Mattg]

You can indeed transfer Amex points to Emirates Skywards. Not something I would normally recommend doing, but it does have its uses (such as in this case).

If you let us know what date you're trying to book we could investigate whether there is award availability.

Another option for this route could be transferring to Asia Miles and booking seats on Sri Lankan Airlines. Won't be quite the same experience as Emirates first class though!

 

[MEL_Traveller]

You could also, in theory, use the Qantas award booking tool to see if the seats show up when looking at Emirates flights. If the seasts have been released to partners there's a fairly good chance they will be bookable for EK's own members.

 

[Jaian]

Thanks guys, managed to sort it out, I just had to call Emirates to confirm availability for the flight for two people, and then Amex were able to link my MR account to the Emirates account, and transfer my points at a 1:1 ratio. Got the flights booked...can't wait to try F class next month!

 

[MEL_Traveller]

Thanks guys, managed to sort it out, I just had to call Emirates to confirm availability for the flight for two people, and then Amex were able to link my MR account to the Emirates account, and transfer my points at a 1:1 ratio. Got the flights booked...can't wait to try F class next month!

A very short flight. But should be a good opportunity to try some of the top shelf beverages.