Discover more luxuries with Emirates Skywards and Discovery Bank
Limited-time offer! Unlock complimentary Emirates Skywards Silver status benefits on Vitality Travel with your Discovery Bank Purple Suite or Black Suite.
Discover more perks with Emirates Skywards
Everyone loves the privacy and luxury of airport lounges and pre-flight experiences. Choosing the best seats on the flight, checking in and boarding before everyone else, packing your most treasured belongings with your extra baggage space, and more.
As the loyalty programme for Emirates airlines, Emirates Skywards offers its members travel and lifestyle privileges to make every moment memorable.
Now, for a limited time only, Discovery Bank Purple Suite and Black Suite clients can get a complimentary Emirates Skywards Silver status upgrade on Vitality Travel.
How to reach Emirates Skywards Silver status
If you love gourmet dining, quiet spaces, direct boarding and more, book a qualifying Emirates flight on Vitality Travel from 1 October 2024 to 31 March 2025 to unlock your Emirates Skywards Silver status. Exclusive to Discovery Bank Purple Suite and Black Suite clients.
All you have to do is:
- Create an Emirates Skywards profile on the Emirates website.
- Book an Emirates flight on the Vitality Travel booking platform from 1 October 2024 to 31 March 2025. Book your international flight at least six weeks in advance to get your maximum discount.
- Enter your Skywards number on the Vitality Travel website or Discovery Bank app under the Emirates Skywards Promotion section.
- Check in to your flight online at least 24 hours before departure to activate your Emirates Skywards Silver status.
Already booked an Emirates flight on or after 1 October 2024? You can still enjoy this limited-time offer if you add your Skywards number to your booking in the Discovery Bank app at least 7 days before your departure date. Here's how:
- Log in to the Discovery Bank app.
- At the bottom of the screen, tap Transact > Travel.
- Tap on the icon on the top right of the screen.
- Tap on the traveller you would like to add an Emirates Airline Skywards number for, scroll down to the bottom of the page and tap on Loyalty memberships.
- Select Emirates Airlines and add their Emirates Airlines Skywards number.
If you don't have an Emirates Skywards profile yet, you can create one quickly and easily on the Emirates website.
Enjoy all the luxuries of your Emirates Skywards Silver status
Once you've checked in to your flight, you'll have unbelievable Emirates Skywards Silver status perks, including:
- Complimentary seat selection
- Priority check-in at Emirates business class and silver desks in Dubai
- Priority boarding
- Excess baggage allowance of +12 kg
- Free WiFi on your flight
Plus, enjoy complimentary access to the contemporary Emirates Business Class Lounge in Dubai where you can freshen up in private showers, enjoy pampering spa treatments, or delight your senses with light bites before your flight.
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Frequently Asked Questions
South African citizens over 18 with a Discovery Bank Purple Wealth, Purple Suite or Black Suite account may benefit from the promotion from 1 October 2024 to 31 March 2025.
The promotion applies to an adult travel companion on the same flight booking if they are a member on the primary accountholder's policy, either through Discovery Bank or Vitality. In this case, both the accountholder and their companion must create a profile to experience the benefits of an Emirate Skyward Silver status.
You will have the option to pay for additional guests to access the lounge at the point of entry at the standard Emirates Lounge rates. Access is subject to availability, according to capacity and safety rules.