This is part 2 of your complete guide to redeeming virgin flying club miles on air france and klm. Flying club is the official frequent flyer program of virgin atlantic airways. Silver can redeem for economy or premium economy and gold members can redeem for any class. As you would expect, you can use virgin atlantics flying club program to book upper class award tickets. Aug 22, 2018 using virgin atlantic flying club to book delta flights remains one of the better values on many routes. Before take off you can relax with a preflight drink of your choice whilst reading a complimentary newspaper. I chose seats 24 hours before departure when flying with virgin and there was plenty of choice. When you fly on virgin atlantic or one of its partners, you can credit flights to your flying club account. We recommend checking your operating carrier and fare class on wheretocredit for the best option for your flight.
When booking our recent first class trip to tokyo last september both mr. I think you can request seats when you check in but as most people will have paid to pre book, not sure what the chances of getting seats you want would be. Currently selected 1 adult,0 young adult,0 child0 lap infant. While flying club is far from my favorite loyalty program, they have some incredible niche redemptions that you wont find through other programs, that can make accruing flying club miles with a specific use in mind an excellent idea. Your personal seatback screen with hours of award winning entertainment, including blockbuster movies, top comedies, dramas and kids entertainment, plus the exclusive virgin travel guide. Redeeming virgin atlantic flying club miles top tips. Tt and i had great phone agents that were very knowledgeable and attentive. Virgin atlantic has reasonable award rates and their miles are incredibly easy to get. Although essentially designed as a frequent flyer program to allow customers to earn rewards for flying with the airline, there are in fact numerous other ways to accrue fc miles without stepping foot on a plane. You can even book air france premium economy online, and i found that those awards were wide open on the routes i checked. Youll find help and info on everything here, from what its like to fly with us to banishing baggage conundrums.
Part 1 of this article, which looks at redeeming virgin flying club miles for shorthaul flights on air france and klm, is here. You can see their full list of partners here, and check how many tier points you would earn on each of them here flying club states that tier points are calculated over a rolling 12 month period. This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Controls for adding and removing each type of passengers are present. May 02, 2019 once you find award availability that will work, you will have to pick up the phone and call virgin atlantic to actually book the ticket. I have some delta gift cards so i thought it might make more sense to book the flight with delta and use the. This applies when travelling worldwide, regardless of whether your flight is a codeshare or not. Apr 09, 2020 redeeming virgin atlantic miles on ana is an awesome value. Does booking a virgin atlantic flying club companion. For the fun stuff, have a look at our inflight entertainment thats just for kids.
Jan 09, 2019 you can also credit ana flights to virgin flying club. You can book premium economy, business and first on other airlines. In the summer we travelled to the usa with virgin and a cheeky woman on the plane was trying to sit her children in my seat so they were across the aisle from her, i explained that we had. For example, fly to new york and you can get 6,916 miles for. Redemption rates vary depending on the city pairs, from 15,00040,000 flying club miles based on a roundtrip booking. Sep 30, 2019 in terms of pricing, expect to pay in the region of. How to book ana flights with virgin atlantic flying club miles. My biggest gripe with virgin flying club which has been going out of its way to appear more attractive in the last year or so was the, frankly, pathetic cancellation policy these were the rules. Never flew virgin atlantic but have a ton of miles. Is the virgin atlantic companion ticket the best in the uk. Apr 26, 2017 the virgin atlantic rewards program is called flying club. Virgin atlantic premium economy vs upper class image 1 of 15. Jun 02, 2019 the sweetest spot in this hobby is using 120,000 flying clubs miles to book round trip ticket us to tokyo on ana first class.
Virgin atlantic flight information virgin holidays. By far, the biggest change to flying club has been the recent addition of air france and klm as virgin atlantic flying club earning and spending partners. Virgin flying club online check in 72 hours prior air. Flying club fc miles are the currency for the virgin atlantic frequent flyer loyalty program. Flying with children on virgin atlantic flying with kids. And if the exact dates youre after are booked up, well show you everything available around that time. Best ways to book virgin atlantic upper class with points. Virgin atlantic premium economy vs upper class transport. Virgin atlantic airways flying club upgrading a flight booked through delta hi all, im planning on using amex mr points to book a return trip from lhr to jfk and would like to sit a premium economy seat. These are the cheapest international flights you can book from australia using your virgin atlantic flying club miles. If youre a gold flying club member flying economy light you can choose seats in advance at any time for free, along with anyone else travelling with you. May 07, 2019 so that means youre getting 1,300 flying club miles for every 1,000 amex points, which even further increases the value of these redemptions.
However, the virgin atlantic companion ticket really only rewards frequent fliers, as your status in the flying miles club determines what cabin class you can book. If youre flying on or before 9 april 2018, then youll still be able to purchase an extra legroom seat. Economy return flight london to tokyo is 65,000 virgin. You can also select an exit row seat for yourself for free subject to availability. When can you use virgin miles on air france and klm.
Economy delight means you can speed through the airport by using premium check in desks, enjoy priority boarding, and get first dibs on overhead storage before settling into your extra legroom seat with 34 seat pitch. For other airlines you can redeem your virgin atlantic flying club miles on, youll need to call virgin atlantic after finding the seats you. Virgin atlantic airways flying club how to get exit row seat on virgin atlantic. How to redeem virgin flying club miles for ana flights. For years, i didnt take a deep look at virgin atlantics flying club as i knew it charged ridiculouslyhigh carrierimposed surcharges for award tickets on virgin atlantic flights.
Booking air nz award space via virgin atlantic flying club. As a flying club member youll earn miles on every flight you take with us, which you can then spend on your next flight. You can search for one way and return reward seats. Sep 27, 2019 virgin atlantic is the latest airline to receive the nextgeneration airbus a350, and the u. While flying club is far from my favorite loyalty program, they have some incredible niche redemptions that you wont find through other programs, that can make accruing flying club miles with a specific use in mind an excellent idea my single favorite use of flying club. Virgin atlantic simplified the way you book economy tickets in 2018. Redeeming virgin atlantic miles on ana is an awesome value. If youre flying with a baby, child or young adult, you may need to make specific arrangements for meals, seating, cots and pushchairs. However it wasnt a flight to cancun and was not peak holiday period so that would make a difference. Diamond, platinum and gold medallion members will receive priority checkin, security, baggage handling and boarding, plus bag fee waivers for one additional piece up to 23kg 50lbs, on virgin atlantic flights. How to book cheap delta awards with virgin atlantic flying club. The best ways to spend virgin atlantic flying club miles. Virgin, delta and air france klm have formed a joint venture to cover their combined transatlantic routes, sharing revenues and profits. Even if you are a hard and fast ba avios collector, virgin are becoming more and more attractive as a loyalty scheme with the planned merger with air france and klm opening up some interesting earning and redemption.
Simply put, in almost all cases virgin atlantic flying club has lower redemption rates on delta than delta skymiles does, especially for. Compare seats in different cabin classes virgin atlantic. Upgrading a flight booked through delta flyertalk forums. How to book delta flights with virgin atlantic miles 2020. One significant new addition is the fact that you can text virgin atlantic flying club to look for partner awards that are not bookable online.
For virgin atlantic flights please ensure the corporate identifier deal codeticket designator is in the pnr osi as instructed on the individual. Effective september 14, 2016, all deltaoperated flights. Well do everything we can to keep your young ones happy while theyre onboard. Jan 27, 2020 this post has been updated to remain current for 2020.
You can also spend miles on a companion reward according to the following. If you are booked onto an unrefurbished plane, you may be extremely. Its frustrating to realize that a loyalty program you previously overlooked offers significant value. All virgin atlantic passengers may choose their seat online for free, once check in opens, 24 hours before flight departure.
For virgin atlantic or delta flights, simply tick pay with miles when performing a search for flights anywhere they fly. Flying to orlando next month and keen to use this feature of the flying club benefits. Rules changed in january allowing under 18s to join and accrue miles. Awards for flying air france and klm can be booked on virgin atlantics website.
So that means youre getting 1,300 flying club miles for every 1,000 amex points, which even further increases the value of these redemptions. Like most frequentflyer programmes, it provides a range of benefits for regular customers, as well as the ability to earn flying club miles, which can redeemed for flights on virgin atlantic or an array of alternative redemption options through its partners. Can anyone tell me how far in advance i can book my seats on the plane with virgin, we are flying on 30 may 2012 but at the moment the website is saying it doesnt recognise my reference number, maybe i m a bit early lol, but can t wait to start my planning. I checked as a faq on virgin website and its now saying book at 60 days in advance, not 90 as i was told before. Virgin atlantic flying club can be reached at 18003659500. Economy advanced seat assignment asa for virgin atlantic.
With a range of cabin classes available with virgin atlantic, you can design the way want to fly, so take a look at all the different cabins and seating options. Anyone had problems, apparently when you log into flying club and access your flight details it automatically picks up you are a flying club member and allow you to choose seats 72 hours prior. Apr 26, 2019 whether youre trying to book a business class ticket on delta for as few miles as possible or book a luxury first class ticket to japan, you dont want to overlook virgin atlantic flying club. Our economy cabin provides brilliant service, great food and inflight entertainment.
During the flight, sit back in one of the biggest seats in your class with a spacious 38 inch of seat pitch, headrest and footrest. Virgin atlantic flights also continue to operate from our new shared home in lhr terminal 3. Unlock incredible value with virgin atlantic flying club. Additional exemptions may apply this does not apply to extra legroom and exit row seats. Most airlines you can pick your seat via olci at the t2436hr mark. Anyone had problems, apparently when you log into flying club and access your flight details it automatically picks up you are a flying club member and allow you to choose seats 72 hours prior thanks in advance. Cancel your mileage flight within 7 days of departure and you lose 100% of the miles used. Now most will lockout the reservation agents from selecting seats at this point. Redeeming virgin atlantic miles on all nippon airways. Can anyone tell me how far in advance i can book my seats on the plane with virgin, we are flying on 30 may 2012 but at the moment the website is saying it doesnt recognise my reference number, maybe im a bit early lol, but can t wait. Mar 07, 2018 redeeming virgin atlantic flying club miles requires no snake oil at all. Youll need at least 50,000 flying club miles to book a return trip from australia to kuala lumpur with virgin atlantic partner malaysia airlines, or 55,000 to head to singapore and back with singapore airlines.
Just figured out it is because jnr is not a member of flying club. Booking seats in virgin flight orlando forum tripadvisor. Virgin atlantic does not offer sky priority, but you will continue to receive your benefits on deltaoperated flights. Azafklm i know once olci opens, phone agents can t do seat assignments, but you can via olci, app, or at a kiosk. But if youre looking for cheap award redemptions, its worth getting to know the program. Booking a reward seat book flights with virgin atlantic. You can either buy the miles youve flown for a set price or double the miles youve flown for double the price. Booking ana first class with virgin atlantic miles one mile. Once youve searched for availability and located dates on your route of choice, its time to call up and book via virgin atlantic flying club. Choose your cabin class now ahead of your virgin holidays getaway.
This will be even better once virgin has launched its new upper class cabin on the airbus a350. Enjoy smooth sailing when flying a virgin atlanticoperated flight by. Even if you are a hard and fast ba avios collector, virgin are becoming more and more attractive as a loyalty scheme with the planned merger with air france and klm opening up some interesting earning and. However, if a customer wants to select specific seats before then, they will be able to do so from 336 days before their flight, for a fee. Note that you will have the opportunity to select a seat for your virgin atlantic flight within 90 days of departure.
How to use virgin atlantic miles for air france and klm. Jan 12, 2020 booking air nz award space via virgin atlantic flying club. With a select set of airline partners, virgin miles can provide some excellent ways to book flights to all parts of the world. Details about searching for awards via text can be found in the section titled 8 things you need to know. Booking ana first class with virgin atlantic miles one. One of the lesserknown rewards offered by flying club is a companion reward ticket. You can obviously redeem miles from any of the star alliance airlines for reward tickets on ana. I m flying with virgin gatwick to cancun in midjune. Redeeming virgin atlantic flying club miles requires no snake oil at all. Then you can accrue flying club miles for them as well and book seats 72 hours before rather than 24 hours before. First time with virgin and while i know you can select your seats 72hrs in advance when youre a member im not sure how i do this for all 6 of us travelling my h, kids, partners i presume they will all need to become flying club members but does this mean we all have to book our seats individually or will it allow me as lead to use.
Traveling as part of a group via virgin atlantics groups department. Your search will show whether the fare is eligible for miles plus money. Booking seats in advance virgin atlantic air travel forum. Virgin atlantic contact us and help page virgin atlantic.
You can now get booking at part 1 of this article, which looks at redeeming virgin flying club miles for shorthaul flights on air france and klm, is here part 1 also includes the peak and offpeak dates. Log into your flying club account and be sure to choose pay with miles plus money when booking a flight. Virgin atlantic seat upgrade flight upgrades virgin. Our premium passengers enjoy an awardwinning cabin, superior service and gloriously comfy, roomy. Flying club red members can select 72 before departure, its free to join. From cheap premiumcabin awards to japan to 45,000mile business class flights to the south pacific, there are plenty of gems in the flying club program. Redeeming flying club miles on domestic virgin australia routes can be a good option if cash flights are expensive. Booking seats in advance virgin atlantic 4 years ago im flying with virgin gatwick to cancun in midjune. Booked flights through flights2florida but have virgin ref number.
Virgin atlantic airways flying club can t select seat hey, i m traveling london to las vegas at the end of august and i have a seat map available but cannot select seats. Everything you need to know about virgin atlantic flying club. My question is, 72 hours before flying do you already think the majority of seats will. Cancel your mileage flight and you lose 25% of the miles used. Starting on th february, you will be able to earn and use virgin flying club miles and enjoy status benefits when flying air france and klm.
Designed with virgin atlantics most valuable frequent flyers in mind, flying club rewards these top shelf passengers handsomely with swimming pools of points and miles for their loyalty, dedication, and business. At the request of a reader as well as one of my friends asking for some help over a glass or two. Checked in baggage is included unless youre flying economy light. Red tier members can only use companion tickets for economy. This means that you will be able to use any delta, air france or klm. Best ways to redeem virgin atlantic flying club miles.
Frequently asked questions about seating virgin atlantic. You can book light, classic or delight, where both classic and delight offer free seat assignments and checked bags, while light economy does not. Air new zealand business class asia to new zealand. Were here to make every part of your journey amazing. Why redeeming virgin atlantic miles on delta is a good deal.
You can also bring a fully collapsible pushchair and car seat in addition to their free bag allowance. Best way to use virgin atlantic flying club miles front row. If youre travelling with one of our partner airlines or your trip involves a transfer or connection from another airline, they may also charge an extra baggage fee if your checked in bags exceed their limit and youll need. Jul 29, 2019 virgin atlantic flying club allows members to book tickets with cash and points. You can earn and spend your flying club miles on domestic delta flights around the us. For flights on or after 10 april 2018, you can upgrade to economy delight if there is availability. Iad departure airport or city washington dulles, dc to destination airport or city where are you going. Discover virgin atlantics seating options with 5 fantastic cabin classes, ranging from economy light to upper class.
There are so many reasons to choose virgin atlantic flying economy you can enjoy. As a red flying club member i am entitled to choose my seats for free 72 hours before departure. Those able to find a 75,000mile delta one west coast to australia flight, for instance, are enjoying one of the best remaining values out there for luxury travel down under. When you book a flight and pay in cash not miles, virgin lets you buy extra miles at a discounted price. How to book cheap delta awards with virgin atlantic flying.
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