Virgin Atlantic publishes its lockdown flight schedule
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Virgin Atlantic has just announced its lockdown flight schedule, which begins on Sunday.
It is relatively intact, mainly because Virgin Atlantic has been razor sharp over recent months in only running services which could make money on the back of cargo revenue.
Click here for a PDF showing the detailed schedule.
In a statement, the airline said:
“As a direct result of new restrictions and the expected drop in customer demand, effective from 8 November until 3 December 2020 we will temporarily reduce our passenger flying programme. If we cancel a customer’s flight, we will be in touch with them and they will have the option to rebook or request a refund. We apologise for any disappointment or inconvenience caused to our customers and remain so grateful for their patience during these extraordinary circumstances.”
“While we have reduced our passenger flying schedule, we’ll continue to serve many of Virgin Atlantic’s destinations on a reduced frequency and provide vital international connectivity from London Heathrow Terminal 2 for customers that need to fly, including journeys permitted for work, education or other legally permitted reasons. We’ll also continue to build on the success of our cargo-only operations, helping to keep global supply chains moving.”
Virgin Atlantic is running:
- Atlanta (2 per week, 787)
- Barbados / Antigua (2 per week, 787)
- Boston (2 per week, 787)
- Delhi (3 per week, 787)
- Hong Kong (2 per week, 787)
- Johannesburg (2 per week, 787)
- Lagos (3 per week, A350)
- Los Angeles (5 per week, A350)
- New York (7 per week, A350 / 787)
- Miami (1 per week, 787)
- Montego Bay (2 per week, 787)
- Mumbai (2 per week, 787)
- Shanghai (2 per week, 787)
- Tel Aviv (2 per week, 787)
This is a total of 37 flights per week, meaning that there will be an average of just five Virgin Atlantic departures per day this month.
How to earn Virgin Points from UK credit cards (March 2023)
As a reminder, there are various ways of earning Virgin Points from UK credit cards. Many cards also have generous sign-up bonuses.
You can choose from two official Virgin Atlantic credit cards (apply here, the Reward+ card has a bonus of 15,000 Virgin Points):
Virgin Atlantic Reward+ Mastercard
15,000 points bonus and 1.5 points for every £1 you spend Read our full review
Virgin Atlantic Reward Mastercard
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You can also earn Virgin Points from various American Express cards – and these have sign-up bonuses too.
American Express Preferred Rewards Gold is FREE for a year and comes with 20,000 Membership Rewards points, which convert into 20,000 Virgin Points.
American Express Preferred Rewards Gold
Your best beginner’s card – 20,000 points, FREE for a year & four airport lounge passes Read our full review
The Platinum Card from American Express comes with 30,000 Membership Rewards points, which convert into 30,000 Virgin Points.
The Platinum Card from American Express
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Small business owners should consider the two American Express Business cards. Points convert at 1:1 into Virgin Points.
Until 30th March 2023, the sign up bonus on American Express Business Platinum is increased to 120,000 Membership Rewards points – click here. The bonus on American Express Business Gold is increased to 60,000 Membership Rewards points – click here. T&C apply, see the application forms for details.
American Express Business Platinum
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American Express Business Gold
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Click here to read our detailed summary of all UK credit cards which earn Virgin Points.
(Want to earn more Virgin Points? Click here to see our recent articles on Virgin Atlantic and Flying Club and click here for our home page with the latest news on earning and spending other airline and hotel points.)
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