Emirates Skywards has expanded its travel rewards offering with the launch of Skywards Rail, giving members the opportunity to use their Skywards Miles to access more than 12,000 rail destinations across Europe.
Through the new service, Emirates Skywards members can book rail journeys across 12 European countries, with access to more than 40 major rail operators. Tickets can be purchased through the dedicated Skywards Rail booking platform, either online or via mobile devices, with the service available in five languages.
Members can search available schedules, select preferred cabins and ticket types, and choose to pay entirely with Skywards Miles or through a combination of Cash + Miles. Miles can also be used to purchase rail tickets for family and friends, while e-tickets are delivered directly by email following purchase.
Dr Nejib Ben Khedher, Divisional Senior Vice President Emirates Skywards, said the initiative responds to members’ growing demand for greater flexibility in using their Miles.
“Our members are looking for more flexible ways to use their Skywards Miles, and Skywards Rail is another step in expanding the programme beyond air travel. By unlocking affordable access to more than 12,000 rail destinations across Europe, we're giving members the freedom to create seamless journeys using Miles, whether that's travelling between major cities, connecting onwards from an Emirates or flydubai flight, or discovering somewhere new. It's all part of our commitment to offering more choice, greater value and rewarding travel experiences at every stage of the journey.”
Popular European Routes
Skywards Rail provides access to domestic, international and high-speed rail services operated by some of Europe’s leading railway companies. Participating operators include Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn, SNCF, Trenitalia, TGV, Renfe and ÖBB, alongside extensive UK rail services such as Heathrow Express, Gatwick Express, Thameslink, Great Western Railway and ScotRail.
Selected journeys are available from the following Skywards Miles levels:
Heathrow Express – from 4,700 Skywards Miles
Barcelona to Madrid – from 5,400 Skywards Miles
Rome to Milan – from 8,100 Skywards Miles
London to Paris – from 9,400 Skywards Miles
Berlin to Frankfurt – from 4,100 Skywards Miles
The expansion gives Emirates Skywards members greater flexibility to combine air and rail travel, whether connecting from an Emirates or flydubai flight, travelling between major European cities or exploring destinations beyond traditional flight routes.
By extending redemption opportunities beyond air travel, Emirates Skywards is further developing its position as a lifestyle loyalty programme, providing members with more ways to use their Miles and create seamless travel experiences across Europe.
Finetech Consultancy Unveils 15X Productivity Boost for Sri Lankan Businesses with “Nexus: Gemini Enterprise for Business”
Finetech Consultancy (Pvt) Ltd has hosted “Nexus: Gemini Enterprise for Business,” a corporate breakfast symposium aimed at helping Sri Lankan enterprises accelerate digital transformation through cloud technology, generative AI and Google Gemini.
Held on 24 July at the Saffira Ballroom of Amari Colombo, the event brought together C-suite executives, technology leaders and key technology decision-makers to explore how emerging AI capabilities can be translated into measurable business outcomes.
Held under the theme “15X Productivity Powerhouse: Where Expertise Meets Exponential Productivity,” the symposium focused on the growing need for businesses to move beyond AI experimentation and integrate intelligent technologies into their core operations.
The event highlighted how next-generation cloud infrastructure and generative AI can help Sri Lankan enterprises improve productivity, streamline workflows and strengthen competitiveness as businesses increasingly operate in a technology-driven regional marketplace.
The programme opened with remarks by Chamathka Fernando, Deputy CEO of Finetech Consultancy, who highlighted the strategic importance of early AI adoption for modern businesses.
Finetech CEO Clehan Pulle then presented a practical roadmap demonstrating how organisations could potentially achieve significant productivity gains by integrating Google AI tools into their existing business environments. The presentation explored how AI can transform the way teams create, analyse information and execute everyday workflows.
Finetech’s technical specialists subsequently conducted a series of sessions designed to simplify the application of Google AI technologies within enterprise environments. The sessions examined practical, industry-specific use cases, demonstrating how intelligent automation can optimise administrative processes, data analysis and customer experience initiatives.
A key highlight of the event was an enterprise case study presented by Niroshan Rodrigo, IT Business Partner at Anunine Holdings (Pvt) Ltd. He shared the organisation’s experience of adopting Google’s technology ecosystem with support from Finetech Consultancy, highlighting improvements in workflow efficiency, reduced operational friction and measurable business value.
The symposium concluded with an interactive technology quiz followed by a question-and-answer session involving Finetech’s leadership team. The discussion provided participants with an opportunity to explore technical, security and strategic considerations related to enterprise AI adoption.
Through “Nexus: Gemini Enterprise for Business,” Finetech Consultancy reinforced its focus on helping Sri Lankan organisations move from AI awareness to practical implementation, providing businesses with the knowledge and technology pathways required to build more productive, agile and digitally enabled operations.
Emirates Skywards Expands European Rail Access to Over 12,000 Destinations, Turning Miles into Seamless Journeys
