Until January 17, an extraordinary auction is taking place in the Emirates Skywards program.

The program is auctioning seven Platinum cards with specific numbers, which grant the holder Platinum status for up to 20 years. The proceeds from the auction will be entirely donated to the Emirates Airline Foundation, which cares for children in need around the world.

The auction is now, of course, entering the hot phase, and currently, the lowest bid is at 325,000 AED, granting five years of Platinum status. To secure the 20-year Platinum level, a minimum offer of 1.5 million AED is required.

The question is hence simple – fly a lot for 20 years or pay a lot now?