Are Virgin points and miles the same?


Are Virgin points and miles the same? It's just a name change so instead of the currency being called Flying Club Miles we'll now refer to them as Virgin Points. However, unlike Flying Club Miles, Virgin Points will never expire.


How many Virgin points does a flight cost?

In standard season, you'll need as little as 18,000 points for an Economy Classic return flight, and in peak season you'll need from 22,000 points. And if you are a Gold member you can use your Gold Reward Seat benefit to book revenue seats when there is no reward availability, by spending double the usual points.


What does 20,000 Virgin Points get me?

The world is very much your oyster with 20,000 points in your account, as that's enough for a return flight from the UK New York and the Caribbean,* while a trip to Washington or Boston could be on the cards with a reward seat starting from 18,000 Virgin Points plus taxes.


What is the easiest way to get Virgin points?

Flying with us is the fastest way to earn points. The more you fly and the more you spend, the more you'll earn. Your cabin, ticket type and membership tier all contribute, but it's far from the only way.


Are Virgin points the same as air miles?

This means you have as much time as you need to redeem your Virgin Points, which have exactly the same value as miles. So no matter what life throws at you, your points are yours to use now or in the future.


What other airlines can I use Virgin points?

Who are Virgin Atlantic's airline partners?
  • Aerolineas Argentinas.
  • AeroMexico.
  • Air Europa.
  • Air France.
  • China Airlines.
  • China Eastern.
  • Czech Airlines.
  • Delta Air Lines.


How to get into Virgin lounge for free?

Passengers with the following loyalty status
  1. Flying Club Gold Card members + a guest traveling with Virgin Atlantic or Delta.
  2. SkyTeam Elite Plus members travelling on Virgin Atlantic or Delta + a guest traveling on an international flight operated by a SkyTeam carrier.


Do Virgin points never expire?

Unlike Flying Club Miles, Virgin Points will never expire. This means you have as much time as you need to redeem your Virgin Points, which have exactly the same value as miles. So no matter what life throws at you, your points are yours to use now or in the future.


How much is 10,000 Virgin points worth?

How much are 10,000 Virgin Atlantic points worth? According to NerdWallet's analysis, 10,000 Virgin Atlantic points are worth about $110.


Are Virgin points worth more than Avios?

However, the Virgin points you earn are more valuable. NerdWallet found that Virgin points average 1.8 cents per point. While that's not as valuable as other programs we analyzed, it beats the value British Avios provide. To get the most from your Virgin points, redeem them for Virgin Atlantic Flying Club sweet spots.


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