241 – Different Cabins for Outbound then Return for 2 people – Possible?
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I just about understand the various rules for the 241 upgrade voucher (Red status) and have read through various threads, though I cannot quite find the answer I am looking for. I even looked at the Virgin detailed T&Cs. Looking far ahead, so no dates or routes yet in mind but assume US/Caribbean.
The intention would be for two of us to travel return from the UK, outbound Economy or PE, return Upper as we are not too fussed about cabin outbound.
Now I know that Economy/PE return is true 2-4-1, and an Upper is a 50% points discount only for the second traveller. But is it possible to split as suggested, and would therefore the return leg be half the usual base points for a return? And am I right in thinking the fees are much lower for a one-way UC leg to the UK?
I know there are other ways of splitting bookings etc but I prefer to do everything on one booking where possible for relative simplicity.
Hi @adwoot,
Yes, this is possible. I’ve done this myself.
You can mix cabins and each leg would be half the number points for a normal return.
You still would pay 50% points for the second passenger if booking UC (unless you are Silver/Gold).Yes that’s also correct, the taxes on the return leg are normally less than outbound.
Cheers.
Hi @adwoot,
Yes, this is possible. I’ve done this myself.
You can mix cabins and each leg would be half the number points for a normal return.
You still would pay 50% points for the second passenger if booking UC (unless you are Silver/Gold).Yes that’s also correct, the taxes on the return leg are normally less than outbound.
Cheers.
Is the a site where I can find details of the taxes/charges (each way) for Virgin flights
Hi @adwoot,
Yes, this is possible. I’ve done this myself.
You can mix cabins and each leg would be half the number points for a normal return.
You still would pay 50% points for the second passenger if booking UC (unless you are Silver/Gold).Yes that’s also correct, the taxes on the return leg are normally less than outbound.
Cheers.
Thank you @TheMarki that’s very helpful.
Hi @adwoot,
Yes, this is possible. I’ve done this myself.
You can mix cabins and each leg would be half the number points for a normal return.
You still would pay 50% points for the second passenger if booking UC (unless you are Silver/Gold).Yes that’s also correct, the taxes on the return leg are normally less than outbound.
Cheers.
Is the a site where I can find details of the taxes/charges (each way) for Virgin flights
Dummy bookings would be most accurate. SeatSpy also gives an indication but as one ways (but it’s actually lower booking as a return to some destinations eg USA).
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