Virgin Atlantic adds more New York and Boston flights
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Virgin Atlantic is increasing flights to two of its most popular destinations: New York and Boston.
Whilst it’s not quite as exciting as a brand new route (let’s be honest, no-one will be excited by more flights between London and New York or Boston), it does mean that Virgin Atlantic’s guaranteed award availability has opened up a lot of reward seats.
You will see two Upper Class, two Premium and eight economy seats available for redemption. If you previously failed to find reward seats for your preferred summer 2024 dates it may be worth checking again.
The additional New York JFK service will be the airline’s seventh frequency, with transatlantic joint venture partner Delta offering an additional three. Boston will increase to two, with another flight from Delta.
Both flights will operate on A350 and A330neo aircraft with Virgin Atlantic’s latest Upper Class seats. Our latest reviews are here:
If you’re on the A330neo, you can also upgrade to the ‘business plus’ Retreat Suite in the centre pair, which come with even more personal space and leg room. You can see Rob’s review of the Retreat Suite here. The cost has risen to £300 since that review was written.
The second flight to Boston starts on 31st May whilst the additional JFK flight will start on 20th May.
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How to earn Virgin Points from UK credit cards (April 2025)
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 18,000 Virgin Points and the free card has a bonus of 3,000 Virgin Points):
Virgin Atlantic Reward+ Mastercard
18,000 bonus points and 1.5 points for every £1 you spend Read our full review
Virgin Atlantic Reward Mastercard
3,000 bonus points, no fee and 1 point for every £1 you spend Read our full review
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.
SPECIAL OFFER: Until 27th May 2025, the sign-up bonus on the ‘free for a year’ American Express Preferred Rewards Gold card is increased from 20,000 Membership Rewards points to 30,000 points. Points convert 1:1 into Avios (30,000 Avios!) and many other programmes. Some people may see even higher personalised offers. Click here to apply.
American Express Preferred Rewards Gold
Your best beginner’s card – 30,000 points, FREE for a year & four airport lounge passes Read our full review
The Platinum Card from American Express comes with 50,000 Membership Rewards points, which convert into 50,000 Virgin Points.
SPECIAL OFFER: Until 27th May 2025, the sign-up bonus on American Express Platinum is increased from 50,000 Membership Rewards points to a huge 80,000 points. Points convert 1:1 into Avios (80,000 Avios!) and many other programmes. Some people may see even higher personalised offers. Click here to apply.
The Platinum Card from American Express
80,000 bonus points and great travel benefits – for a large fee Read our full review
Small business owners should consider the two American Express Business cards. Points convert at 1:1 into Virgin Points.
American Express Business Platinum
50,000 points when you sign-up and an annual £200 Amex Travel credit Read our full review
American Express Business Gold
20,000 points sign-up bonus and FREE for a year Read our full review
Click here to read our detailed summary of all UK credit cards which earn Virgin Points.
