Every year hundreds of fans go to see Milan at San Siro for free thanks to Emirates points: here's how to do it

In the course of my interview with Andrew Sayers, Vice President - Emirates Skywards Commercial Engagement , I also asked some questions about the decades-long relationship between the airline and AC Milan.

Emirates has been the main sponsor of Milan since 2010, but the commercial relationship between the two dates back to 2007.

In 2017, a special livery was also unveiled, just on the A380 flying from Dubai to Malpensa, dedicated to the Rossoneri team.

Since Emirates launched the Skywards Experiences. Milan matches at the "Scala del Calcio" have always been one of the most popular ways to use points. And as he explained to me Andrew Sayers: "Tickets are literally going fast. Each season we give Skywards members the opportunity to redeem, using their accumulated miles, two types of experiences. Points can be redeemed for an ordinary ticket (above is a photo of one of our readers at a game with Skywards tickets of their own) and special tickets that also include hospitality and a VIP treatment."

"Of course, this applies to all teams sponsored by Emirates, so an Italian member can use his or her points to go see Arsenal or Real Madrid, just to name a few. As far as Milan is concerned, every year the available tickets always sell out, we also often use them as a courtesy for our frequent flyers who we know love to go to live soccer matches."

What Are Skywards Experiences?

Le Skywards Experience are exclusive rewards offered by the Emirates Skywards loyalty program, which allow members to use their earned miles to gain access to unique events, including soccer matches, concerts, international sporting events and more. If a bunch of miles are not enough to redeem a flight, they may instead be enough to go to a soccer game.

How Do Skywards Experiences for Football Matches Work?

Emirates sponsors several world-renowned soccer teams, including AC Milan, Arsenal and Real Madrid. Thanks to Skywards Experiences, members can use their miles to purchase exclusive tickets to these teams' games. These tickets often include special benefits, such as:

• VIP Access: Seats in the premium areas of the stadium, which offer exceptional views of the field.
• Hospitality: Access to VIP lounge with high quality food and drinks before, during and after the game.
• Exclusive experiences: Opportunities to meet players, stadium tours or other special activities reserved for Skywards members.

How to Participate in Skywards Experiences for Milan Matches and Other Teams

Already today it is possible redeem tickets for all games scheduled in the 24/25 season, until the last home game with Monza next May 25. Prices range from 20 to 35 thousand Skywards for standard tickets, that is, those without the VIP package. If you aim for the most sought-after experiences instead, you have to sacrifice about twice as many points since Hospitality packages cost between 40 and 50k Skywards points.

The advantage is also to be able to grab Unobtainable tickets such as derby, or Milan Juve and other matches that are sure to sell out. Ad example right now there are still 15 tickets for the return derby, next Feb. 2.

To experience the excitement of a Milan or other Emirates-sponsored team game, follow these simple steps:

1. Sign in to your Emirates Skywards account: Visit the Emirates website and log into your Skywards account to explore the available Skywards Experiences.
2. See available experiences: Search the Skywards Experience section to see soccer games offered. Options may vary by season and availability, so check regularly to make sure you don't miss the best deals.
3. Book with your miles: Once you find the experience you want, use your Skywards miles to book tickets. Keep in mind that these experiences are limited and in high demand, so it is important to act quickly.
4. Enjoy the experience: Once your reservation is confirmed, get ready for an unforgettable soccer experience with all the exclusive benefits reserved for Skywards members.

Don't have enough Skywards points?

It is possible to book either with personal points, or by taking advantage of the shared Family account, it is always possible to transfer points from other cards To Skywards such as from Membership Rewards or from other loyalty programs that allow exchange such as Marriott Bonvoy.

Conclusion

If you are a soccer fan, using your miles to attend Milan or other Emirates-sponsored teams' games is an opportunity not to be missed. It's not the most convenient way to use miles, but if you have expiring points or if you want to get tickets to a major game without having to go through a scalper or resell site then it's a perfect way to save money and enjoy a Unique and inimitable experience

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