Anyone Used Amex Points for Emirates First Class Lately?

So, I've been sitting on a stash of Amex Membership Rewards points and thinking of splurging on an Emirates First Class ticket. Has anyone here had any luck booking this recently? I'm pretty flexible with dates, but I'm curious if it's still possible to find availability without booking a year in advance! I know you can transfer Amex points to Emirates Skywards, but the whole process seems a bit daunting.

Is there a sweet spot for booking these, or any tips for maximizing the transfer? Also, how's the experience lately? I've heard mixed reviews about the showers being open or closed post-COVID. Any advice would be awesome!

I've tried booking Emirates First with Amex points a few times. It's tricky, but not impossible. I found that searching for flights right when the booking window opens can help. If you're flexible, keep checking as seats sometimes pop up due to cancellations. As for the experience, the showers were open on my last flight, but I'd double-check closer to your travel dates. The transfer process isn't too bad, just make sure you account for any transfer delays. Good luck!

I tried this last month. It took some patience, but I managed to book Emirates First using Amex points. The key was checking availability often and being ready to jump on it when I saw seats open up. Transferring points wasn't too bad once I got used to the Skywards site. As for the showers, they were open when I flew, but I'd double-check closer to your date since things can change. Have you tried checking different routes? Sometimes less popular ones have better availability.