Virgin Atlantic ends its partnership with Singapore Airlines

Despite having been a member of the SkyTeam airline alliance for almost two years, Virgin Atlantic retains earning and burning mileage partnerships with a number of other airlines.

The one we cover most is Japanese carrier ANA because Virgin Points give you a chance to try their exceptional business and First Class products. There are also deals with Air New Zealand, EL AL, Hawaiian Airlines, IndiGo (earning only, no redemptions), LATAM, Singapore Airlines, South African Airways and Virgin Australia.

As you can read here, the Singapore Airlines partnership is ending on 23rd April.

You can no longer redeem Virgin Points, earn Virgin Points or earn Virgin Flying Club tier points after that. Gold members will not receive any elite benefits when flying Singapore Airlines.

Got a flight booked?

• Is it a redemption? Good news. You can book by 23rd April for a later date, although you won’t be able to make any changes except for cancellations.

• Is it a cash flight? Bad news. Even if your flight is already booked, you won’t be able to earn Virgin Points or tier points on a Singapore Airlines flight taken after 23rd April. You also won’t receive any benefits if you have Virgin Flying Club Gold status, such as extra 23kg baggage allowance, lounge access, use of business class check in, priority baggage and priority boarding.

In terms of redeeming Virgin Points, this isn’t a great loss.

You can forget Singapore Airlines for long haul because redemptions in business and First Class on the A380-800, 777-300ER and A350-900 fleets are excluded. This covers all flights from Europe to Singapore. You can book regional Singapore Airlines flights around Asia in premium cabins which may be handy if travelling in the region.

The biggest losers are probably Virgin Flying Club Gold members who could access elite benefits, including lounges, when flying with Singapore Airlines – as well as earning a chunk of tier points towards their status renewal and a pile of Virgin Points on top.

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How to earn Virgin Points from UK credit cards (March 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.

SPECIAL OFFER: Until 8th April 2025, the sign-up bonus on American Express Business Platinum is increased from 50,000 Membership Rewards points to 120,000 points. You receive 80,000 points when you spend £12,000 within three months and a further 40,000 points if you spend on the card between Month 14 and Month 17. Points convert 1:1 into Avios and many other programmes. Click here to apply.

SPECIAL OFFER: Until 8th April 2025, the sign-up bonus on American Express Business Gold is increased from 20,000 Membership Rewards points to 60,000 points. You receive 40,000 points when you spend £6,000 within three months and a further 20,000 points if you spend on the card between Month 14 and Month 17. Points convert 1:1 into Avios and many other programmes. Click here to apply.

American Express Business Platinum

Up to 120,000 points when you sign-up and an annual £200 Amex Travel credit Read our full review

American Express Business Gold

Up to 60,000 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.