Emirates Skywards has launched its global ‘Season of Rewards’ campaign, celebrating members worldwide with a range of enhanced earning and redemption opportunities across its loyalty ecosystem. Running until 31 August 2026, the campaign offers bonus Skywards Miles and Tier Miles, improved Cash+Miles savings, partner reward flight offers, and accelerated earning across airlines, hotels, car rentals, holiday packages, and lifestyle experiences.
According to Dr. Nejib Ben Khedher, Divisional Senior Vice President of Emirates Skywards, the initiative reflects the programme’s continued commitment to delivering greater value to its global membership base. He noted that the campaign is designed to provide members with more opportunities to earn, save, and experience travel benefits whether for holidays, stopovers, or everyday travel spending.
Under the Cash+Miles offering, members can access enhanced savings on Emirates and flydubai flights, as well as additional services such as excess baggage, lounge access, and seat selection. The promotion applies across all classes of travel and destinations, with 2,000 Skywards Miles now unlocking USD 30 in savings, compared to USD 15 previously.
The campaign also introduces bonus Tier Miles, with members earning an additional 20% on Emirates and flydubai flights during the promotional period. Reduced Tier Mile requirements during the campaign further enable members to upgrade or renew their status more easily.
In addition, Skywards members can earn 50% bonus Miles across partner offerings, including hotel stays with brands such as Marriott Bonvoy, IHG Hotels & Resorts, and Jumeirah, as well as car rentals through Hertz, Avis, Budget, Europcar, Sixt, and CarTrawler. Bonus Miles also apply to partner airlines including United Airlines, Air Canada, Aegean Airlines, and Japan Airlines, as well as Emirates Holidays packages.
JB Financial launches Credit Opportunity Fund amid rising demand for alternative investments
JB Financial has launched the JB Vantage Credit Opportunity Fund (COF), a flexible investment solution designed for investors seeking stronger returns without compromising liquidity, amid growing pressure on traditional savings products.
The fund enters the market at a time when declining savings rates and persistent inflation are prompting many Sri Lankans to reassess how they manage idle cash. As a result, investors are increasingly exploring alternatives that offer improved returns while maintaining easy access to funds.
The JB Vantage Credit Opportunity Fund currently offers an annualised yield of approximately 10.26%, positioning it as a middle-ground option between low-yield bank deposits and higher-risk long-term investments. Unlike fixed deposits, the fund allows investors to invest or redeem on any business day without early withdrawal penalties, providing enhanced flexibility.
JB Financial CEO and Portfolio Manager Christine Dias Bandaranaike, CFA, said investors today are looking beyond safety to include flexibility, accessibility, and meaningful returns. She noted that the Credit Opportunity Fund was designed to meet these needs by offering improved yield potential while preserving liquidity.
The fund is actively managed by Chief Investment Officer Sashika Wickremaratne, who has over 14 years of experience in portfolio management, treasury, and fixed income investing. The strategy focuses on a diversified mix of government and corporate debt instruments, enabling the portfolio to adapt to changing market conditions.
Wickremaratne said the growth of private credit presents clear opportunities in the corporate debt market. He added that a larger fund is better positioned to negotiate improved rates and access quality issuances, while actively tracking interest rate movements to optimise returns across government and corporate debt instruments.
Emirates Skywards launches global ‘Season of Rewards’ campaign for members
