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Booking SAS Awards Using Delta SkyMiles: Routes, Availability, and What It Costs to Fly

March 23, 2026 1

When Scandinavian Airlines (better known as SAS) left the Star Alliance to join SkyTeam, it opened up award availability on fellow SkyTeam airlines. Here are the SAS routes you can book through Delta SkyMiles, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, and why you should consider doing so. Plus, how to get a stash of SkyMiles before your redemption.

Tyler Glatt & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by JT Genter

Transfer Citi ThankYou® Points to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club With a 30% Bonus

March 22, 2026 0

Citi is offering a 30% transfer bonus on all Citi ThankYou Points transfers to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club through April 18, 2026. Use this bonus to fly to Europe from just 5k Citi points, book domestic Delta flights from 6k Citi points, fly lay-flat business class to London from 23k Citi points, or even book ANA First Class to Japan from 56k Citi points! Here are all the details so you can jump on this offer.

Tyler Glatt & Sam Helmy

Reviewed by JT Genter

Ending Soon: Buy Virgin Points With a 70% Bonus (1.47¢ Each) to Score Deals on Delta, Virgin Atlantic, ANA & More

March 20, 2026 31

Virgin Red's ongoing promotion lets members buy Virgin Points with up to a 70% bonus. When maximized, you can up to 510,000 points for as little as 1.47¢ each. When you combine this with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club's sweet spots — from domestic Delta economy to ANA first class — this can present a fantastic opportunity to save. But this deal is ending soon.

Andrew George Bradshaw & Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Limited-Time Offer: Earn a 75,000-Point Boarding Bonus With the Virgin Red Rewards Mastercard®

March 17, 2026 1

You asked for it, and Virgin Red answered. For a limited time, the Virgin Red Rewards Mastercard® has returned its best-ever boarding bonus of 75,000 Virgin Points after meeting the minimum spending requirements. Here are all the details and how to apply.

Tyler Glatt & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by JT Genter

How To Stretch Your Miles on Intra-Japan and Japan-Korea Flights

February 22, 2026 0

It is easy to book intra-Japan and Japan to Korea flights with points and miles. With many low cost award options starting at 6,000 miles (and as low as $0 in taxes and fees), this can be a great way to save money when hopping around Asia. There are several programs you can use to book these awards.

Cameron Laufer & JT Genter

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Virgin Atlantic High Five: Earn 12k Bonus Points After Completing Five Flights in Five Years

February 19, 2026 0

Virgin Atlantic has a neat new loyalty benefit called "High Five." In short, it's a way for eligible Flying Club members to earn bonus points as a thank you for their continued business over several years. Members who take a Virgin Atlantic flight in five separate years can earn 12,000 bonus points. Here's how it works.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Virgin Atlantic and WestJet Launch Mileage Partnership: Earn, Redeem Miles Across Both Programs

February 18, 2026 0

Virgin Atlantic and WestJet just announced that frequent flyers will be able to earn and redeem miles on flights across each other's networks. Here's what this expanded reciprocal partnership means for travelers and the rates that you'll earn and burn miles.

Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Use a Chase Transfer Bonus to Fly Virgin Atlantic to the U.K. From 5k Chase Points or 21k in Business

February 16, 2026 0

Right now, there’s a 40% transfer bonus from Chase Ultimate Rewards to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. With this bonus, you can book a one-way flight from the U.S. to London for as few as 5,000 Chase points in economy, 8,000 points in premium economy, or 21,000 points in business class. Here’s how.

Brie Bash & Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Chase to Virgin Atlantic Transfer Bonus: Book Delta Awards From 6k Points, Biz to Europe From 21k Points

February 14, 2026 1

Chase just launched a new 40% transfer bonus to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Now through February 28, 2026, Chase Ultimate Rewards cardholders will receive 1,400 Virgin points for every 1,000 Ultimate Rewards points you transfer. That unlocks incredible redemptions within the U.S. and business class to Europe and Asia. Here's how to maximize this Flying Club transfer bonus.

JT Genter & Lauren Wynn

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Sail With Elite Perks: Virgin Voyages Relaunches Status Match Applications Through February 28

February 13, 2026 3

Virgin Voyages is once again accepting status match applications through February 28, 2026. Sailing Club members can request a status match from an airline, hotel, or another cruise loyalty program, then book a cruise and enjoy Blue Extras perks on their upcoming sailing. Here's how to submit a match.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Do Virgin Points Expire? Virgin Atlantic Points Expiration Policy Explained

February 12, 2026 10

The Virgin Group has a very generous points expiration policy. The policy allows you to focus and get the best value for your earned points instead of worrying about jumping through lots of hoops to keep your points active.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed by JT Genter

Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Status Match: How It Works and How to Get Benefits by Matching Your Status

February 11, 2026 2

Virgin Atlantic, one of the two big airlines in the U.K., is offering a status match opportunity to its Flying Club loyalty program from 11 airlines. If you could use some extra perks when flying Virgin Atlantic — or any of its SkyTeam partners — this is a good offer to take advantage of. Here's how it works.

JT Genter & Skye Class

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

From Movie Tickets to Secret Concerts: Other Ways To Redeem Virgin Points

December 26, 2025 0

Beyond just flights, Virgin Atlantic offers members many other redemptions options for maximizing points. Virgin Red, the joint rewards program for all Virgin products and services, provides members many avenues for redeeming points, including entertainment, food and drink, charitable causes, and more.

Ross Denkin

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

Virgin Hotels Promotion: Book Award Stays at Select Properties from 15k Transferable Points

December 14, 2025 0

If you've been buiolding up your Virgin Points, you might like these new Virgin Hotel promotions. Currently, Virgin Red members can book award nights at select Virgin Hotels in the U.S. for as few as 20,000 points per night. Here are the details and how to get the best value from your points.

Skye Class & Sam Helmy

40% Virgin Atlantic Transfer Bonus From Amex Membership Rewards

November 21, 2025 14

American Express just launched a new 40% transfer bonus to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. You have until December 31, 2025 to get 40% bonus points when transferring Amex Membership Rewards points to Flying Club. This unlocks value on everything from short Delta domestic flights to flying business or first class to Japan! Here's a breakdown of when you might want to transfer Amex points to Flying Club during this bonus.

Sam Helmy & JT Genter

You Can Book All-Inclusive Virgin Voyages Cruises With Virgin Points — But Is It Worth The Points Cost?

November 20, 2025 12

Virgin Voyages is currently offering over 100 all-inclusive cruises bookable using Virgin points, including one-in-a-lifetime sailings through a solar eclipse! Here's an overview of your current options and how to top off your Virgin account to book these sailings.

Skye Class & Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

From Short-Haul Deals to ANA First Class: 6 Best Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Sweet Spots

November 16, 2025 46

From domestic Delta flights to ANA first class, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club offers incredible sweet spots to help your points go further. Here's an overview of some of the best sweet spots bookable with Virgin points.

Harrison Pierce & Lauren Wynn

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Free Points: Link Virgin Flying Club and Virgin Red To Get 6,000 Bonus Points (Targeted)

September 23, 2025 2

Targeted Virgin Atlantic Flying Club members who’ve never linked their account to Virgin Red can now do so and earn 6,000 bonus points. It’s one of those rare chances to pick up bonus points without spending anything. Here’s how Flying Club and Virgin Red differ, and if you’ve been targeted, how to claim your bonus points.

Skye Class

Reviewed by JT Genter

Get a 30% Bonus When You Transfer Capital One Miles to Virgin Red or Flying Club

September 2, 2025 2

There are plenty of reasons to consider transferring Capital One miles to Virgin Red. One big reason is the number of sweet spots you can book with Virgin points — like business class flights and even cruises. Another is the current 30% transfer bonus through October 2, 2025, which makes your miles go even further. Here are the details.

JT Genter & Tyler Glatt

How to Earn Virgin Points While Shopping Online With the Shops Away Shopping Portal

August 19, 2025 1

Shopping portals are an easy way to earn extra rewards on everyday purchases. Shops Away, Virgin Atlantic’s shopping portal, lets you earn Virgin Points on eligible purchases. Here are the details and how Shops Away stacks up against other online shopping portals.

Skye Class

4 Loyalty Programs to Check Before Buying Domestic Flights

June 21, 2025 1

Getting sticker shock when checking award rates? Check these airline loyalty programs that let you book domestic flights on major U.S. airlines for fewer points. We break down which programs are worth it, how many points you will need to book a flight, and which credit card points you can transfer.

Allie Johnson

Reviewed by JT Genter

A Complete Guide to Virgin Clubhouses Lounges and How to Access Them

June 8, 2025 0

Access to Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse lounges is one of the many great benefits available to Virgin Atlantic Gold Elite status members, Upper Class ticket holders, and select other travelers. In this guide, we will talk about where to find U.S. Virgin Atlantic Clubhouses, who can access them, and what else you need to know.

Skye Class

Book Virgin Atlantic Flights From 4,800 Points During New Flying Club Award Sale

May 21, 2025 10

Virgin Atlantic Flying Club is running a limited-time award sale with 20% off redemptions booked by May 27, 2025, for travel through September 30. With economy awards as low as 4,800 points one-way, this is a great opportunity to use your Flying Club points. Here’s how to book, plus tips to find award availability.

Sam Helmy & Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Flying Club vs. Flying Blue: What's The Best Way to Book Virgin Atlantic Awards to London (and Beyond)

May 8, 2025 0

Now that Virgin Atlantic Flying Club has lowered the carrier-imposed surcharges on its Saver awards, booking directly with Virgin has become a much more attractive option than booking through Flying Blue. In this guide, we compare booking Virgin flights through Flying Club versus Flying Blue to help you determine which program offers the best value for your miles.

Tyler Glatt & Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by JT Genter

You Can Now Access Virgin Atlantic’s Swanky New LAX Clubhouse With Lounge Membership — for a Fee

May 7, 2025 1

Virgin Atlantic’s newest Clubhouse lounge at LAX offers a sleek space with top-tier food and drinks. Now, select lounge memberships that often come included with premium credit cards at no extra cost to you may grant access to this lounge for an additional fee. Here’s how to take advantage.

Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

Virgin Atlantic’s Reward Seat Checker Makes Finding Cheap Award Flights Easy

April 6, 2025 2

Thanks to the Virgin Atlantic reward seat checker, searching for Virgin Atlantic award space is now a piece of cake. The tool allows you to peruse award availability by calendar month, saving you from searching day by day or a week at a time. Here's how it it works.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed by JT Genter

The Best Ways to Visit Machu Picchu Using Points and Miles

March 17, 2025 0

Have you ever dreamed of visiting one of the Seven Wonders of the World? With the right points and miles strategy, you can make a trip to Machu Picchu more affordable by covering flights and hotels with rewards. In this guide, we’ll break down the best ways to book your trip based on the points you have.

Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by JT Genter

How to Maximize Virgin Atlantic’s ANA Award Chart for Flights to Japan

March 11, 2025 0

Virgin Atlantic’s award chart for ANA flights to Japan offers exceptional value — especially for premium cabins. With the right strategy, you can book ANA for fewer points than other programs. This guide walks you through earning points, finding availability, and booking these coveted awards with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.

Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

El Al Adds Online Bookings for Virgin Atlantic Awards, Launches Dynamic Award Pricing

February 17, 2025 1

Early this morning, El Al added the ability to book Virgin Atlantic awards through its website. That's a welcome addition for a partnership that previously required calling El Al to book. However, with this new addition, we are seeing dynamic award pricing for Virgin Atlantic awards -- instead of the published award chart rates. Here's the full breakdown of the El Al - Virgin Atlantic partnership.

JT Genter

Pool Your Points With the New Virgin Household Account

December 14, 2024 0

Virgin Atlantic announced the launch of a new household account option that allows family members to pool all their points into one account to reach their travel reward goals quicker.

Sam Helmy

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