How do Virgin Tier points work?


How do Virgin Tier points work? Tier points are not awarded by revenue or even by miles flown but by a standard rate determined by the fare class purchased. Silver elite members earn 30% more Virgin Points than the standard Red member plus tier points on every Virgin Atlantic flight.


How long do Virgin Tier points last?

Tier Points expire after 12 months You can find out the date your tier will expire in your account. To stay as a Silver member, you'll need to earn at least 400 Tier Points a year, and to remain Gold you'll need to earn at least 1,000 Tier Points a year. If you're a Red member, no need to worry.


Can I buy Virgin Atlantic tier points?

Top up your points balance by buying extra, and reach those rewards sooner. You can even spend them with our airline partners as well as on a Virgin Atlantic flight.


How to get 20,000 Virgin points?

Booking a return Economy ticket will earn 5,000 bonus Virgin Points, a Premium ticket will bag an extra 10,000 points, while an Upper Class flight getting you a bonus of 20,000 points.


Do Virgin Atlantic points ever 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 do I upgrade to business class on virgin?

To explore available upgrades, log into My Booking and browse the seat map. Hover or tap on your preferred seat to view pricing and pay for your upgrade online. If you've got Virgin Points, we've got a Reward Seat with your name on it.