Emirates Skywards, the frequent flyer program of Emirates airline, was launched in the year 2000. This program has grown significantly since its inception, marking milestones such as reaching 16 years in 2016 with over 16 million members and celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2020 with over 27 million members. The program offers various benefits and rewards to its members, including earning and redeeming Skywards Miles on Emirates and partner airlines. The launch year is consistently cited as 2000 across multiple sources from Emirates and related news.