Save 25% on Virgin Atlantic redemptions in all cabins
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If all went to plan overnight, all Virgin Atlantic flight redemptions should be showing with a 25% points discount this morning.
Here are the key details:
- You need to book by 17th September
- You must fly by 31st December. If your outbound is before this but your return is later, only the outbound flignt will be discounted.
- Only flights operated by Virgin Atlantic are included. No codeshares and no SkyTeam or other partner flights are reduced.
- Taxes and charges are NOT reduced
- All cabins are included
We tend to see a version of this offer every autumn. With cash flights to the US, Virgin Atlantic’s main market, dropping sharply over the colder months, a promotion like this is the only make to make redemptions look attractive.
Even with 25% off, however, you should check cash alternatives carefully.
The sweet spot is probably flights to Dubai, the Maldives and the Caribbean, which are also reduced by 25% even though we are heading into their peak season.
You can check out availability and taxes / charges on the Virgin Atlantic website here.
How to earn Virgin Points from UK credit cards (October 2024)
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.
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 50,000 Membership Rewards points, which convert into 50,000 Virgin Points.
The Platinum Card from American Express
50,000 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.
SPECIAL OFFER: Until 22nd October 2024, the bonus on American Express Business Platinum is increased to up to 80,000 Membership Rewards points, worth 80,000 Virgin Points. You will receive 8 points per £1 spent for the first three months, on up to £10,000 of spending. Click here to read our full card review. Click here to apply.
SPECIAL OFFER: Until 22nd October 2024, the bonus on American Express Business Gold is increased to up to 40,000 Membership Rewards points, worth 40,000 Virgin Points. You will receive 4 points per £1 spent for the first three months, on up to £10,000 of spending. The card is FREE for your first year. Click here to read our full card review. Click here to apply.
American Express Business Platinum
Up to 80,000 points when you sign-up and an annual £200 Amex Travel credit Read our full review
American Express Business Gold
Get up to 40,000 points as a sign-up offer 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.
(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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