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Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

Virgin Points 路 Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd (Virgin Points also used across Virgin Red)

Typical fixed value
0.55p
Expiry
Virgin Points do not expire through inactivity.
Last checked
1 November 2026

Best ways to maximise Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

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How to get the most from it

  • Best-value use. Points Plus Money on Virgin Atlantic flights or Virgin Atlantic Holidays, for UK bookings, is 3,000 points for a 拢16.50 discount, then the same step again. Tesco Clubcard converts at 1 Clubcard point to 2 Virgin Points. Compare a reward seat with the cash fare before you book.
  • Common mistakes. The Saver example of 6,000 points and $93.10 is a US one-way fee calculated on 15 October 2026, not a UK charge. A UK-origin fee was not obtained. Demand-based pricing and High Five do not have a confirmed launch date.
  • Expiry traps. Points do not expire for inactivity. If you cancel the account, or it is terminated, unredeemed points are forfeited. Reward vouchers are valid for 24 months. The terms in force are those effective from 30 October 2024.

Last checked 31 October 2026.

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Example

10,000 Virgin Atlantic Flying Club points is worth about

拢55

That uses the checked figure for Points Plus Money (0.55p).

Last checked 31 October 2026. Source: Flying Club | Virgin Atlantic.

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Ways to earn

Flights, the Virgin Red card and travel partners are the main ways to collect Virgin Points.

  • Flights

    Virgin Atlantic flights, SkyTeam and other airline partners (WestJet now across its full network per Flying Club News). Reward flights also earn Tier Points.

  • Virgin Red Rewards Mastercard

    Earn on Virgin Atlantic purchases and everyday spend (rates not stated on the page reviewed).

  • High Five

    Fly with Virgin Atlantic in five different years (not necessarily consecutive) to receive 12,000 Virgin Points; Red tier members then get 10% bonus Virgin Points on future flights. T&Cs apply.

  • Travel partners

    Hotels, car hire, rail and airport lounges.

  • Shops Away

    Over 1,000 retailers.

  • Virgin Red and Virgin Group

    Hundreds of everyday earning options.

  • Convert from other schemes

    Amex Membership Rewards, Tesco Clubcard, Heathrow Rewards, Marriott Bonvoy, World of Hyatt, Hilton Honors, IHG One Rewards, e-Rewards (ratios below).

  • Buy points / Points Booster

    Buy points in your account; Points Booster adds single, double or triple points on your next flight.

Ways to spend

Points buy reward seats and upgrades, and can be used with Virgin Red and partner airlines.

  • Reward seats

    Every seat on Virgin Atlantic flights, on any date, can be bought with points plus taxes, fees and charges. Prices vary with demand. Saver reward seats from 6,000 points + $93.10 one way (JFK鈥揕HR economy example, fees calculated 15 Oct 2026).

  • Upgrades

    Upgrade to Premium or Upper with points, including on cash bookings, subject to availability.

  • Partner airlines

    SkyTeam and other partners.

  • Points Plus Money

    Minimum 3,000 points per person, then multiples of 3,000 points for a 拢16.50 discount on Virgin Atlantic flights or Virgin Atlantic Holidays (UK only).

  • Virgin Red rewards, Virgin Group, travel partners

    Virgin Voyages, Virgin Hotels, Virgin Active, Eurostar, hotels, car hire.

  • Transfer to another member

    Transfer some or all points to another member.

Redemption value

  • Points Plus Money0.55p

Transfer partners

  • American Express Membership Rewards (UK)

    Direction:
    In only
    Ratio:
    1:1

  • Tesco Clubcard

    Direction:
    In only
    Ratio:
    1 Clubcard point : 2 Virgin Points

    Tesco: vouchers exchanged in 拢1.50 denominations; auto opt-in minimum 150 points in denominations of 50; irreversible.

  • Heathrow Rewards

    Direction:
    In only
    Ratio:
    250:250

  • Marriott Bonvoy

    Direction:
    In only
    Ratio:
    9000:3000

  • World of Hyatt

    Direction:
    In only
    Ratio:
    5000:3000

  • Hilton Honors

    Direction:
    In only
    Ratio:
    10000:1500

  • IHG One Rewards

    Direction:
    In only
    Ratio:
    10000:2000

  • e-Rewards

    Direction:
    In only
    Ratio:
    not stated

    UK, US, Canadian, French, German and Australian members only.

Ratios quoted from the sources. A blank number is not a guess.

Change log

  1. Noted

    undated (live on 2026-10-30)

    Virgin High Five benefit

    Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

  2. Noted

    undated (live on 2026-10-30)

    WestJet earning and redeeming

    Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

  3. Noted

    2025-11-05

    Virgin reward changes, one sector

    Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

  4. Noted

    undated

    Every Virgin seat bookable with points

    Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

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Sources and last checked

Last checked 31 October 2026.

Still being checked

  • Not yet confirmedA UK-origin Saver reward fee was not obtained. The published $93.10 example is a US one-way.
  • Not yet confirmedLaunch dates for demand-based reward pricing and High Five were not stated.
  • Not yet confirmedVirgin Red Rewards Mastercard earning rates were not captured.