Virgin Atlantic

No, Virgin Atlantic points are not worth buying because each point costs 4.7 cents, while they can be redeemed for an average value of only 1.63 cents per point. For example, 1,000 points cost $47.00 to buy but have a redemption value of just $16.3 in airfare.

Virgin Atlantic Points Cost vs. Redemption Value

The best way to use your Virgin Atlantic points is to save them up until you can cover the full cost of a flight. You can earn points by using the Virgin Atlantic credit card or shopping online through the Virgin Atlantic Virgin Red portal.

Ways to Earn Virgin Atlantic Points Without Buying Them

1. Use the Virgin Atlantic credit card. You can earn points on eligible purchases with the Virgin Atlantic credit card. This card offers more points for buying airline tickets with Virgin Atlantic than if you don't use a card, plus it rewards you for everyday spending.
2. Buy airline tickets with a Virgin Atlantic Flying Club number. One of the best ways to earn points without purchasing them is by flying with Virgin Atlantic. Be sure to sign up for the Virgin Atlantic Flying Club loyalty program, which is free to join, before you book your flight to earn points on each trip.
3. Use the Virgin Atlantic shopping portal. Virgin Atlantic offers an online platform for earning points through online shopping: Virgin Red. To use the platform, you will need to sign in with your loyalty rewards program ID, which is the same number you would use when purchasing tickets.
4. Partner offers. Virgin Atlantic has partnerships with a range of businesses, allowing you to earn extra points when you use their services or make purchases. These partners include airline partners, hotel brands, and car rental companies.

You can use Virgin Atlantic points to pay for flights, seat upgrades, and more. You'll get the most value when you redeem them for free flights.

Virgin Atlantic points are worth about 1.63 cents each on average, meaning 10,000 Virgin Atlantic points are worth roughly $163. The value of Virgin Atlantic points depends on how they are redeemed, so each point can be worth up to about 2.72 cents, especially when redeemed for flights.

Value When Redeemed for Flights

• 15,000 Virgin Atlantic points: $244.5
• 25,000 Virgin Atlantic points: $407.5
• 35,000 Virgin Atlantic points: $570.5
• 50,000 Virgin Atlantic...

Virgin Atlantic's hotel partners are Marriott, Hyatt, and Best Western. You can earn points when you pay for a room, use points to pay for stays, or transfer hotel loyalty points into Virgin Atlantic points to boost your balance.

Virgin Atlantic's Hotel Partners in 2026

• Virgin Hotels
• Virgin Limited Edition
• Best Western Rewards
• Marriott Bonvoy
• World of Hyatt
• Rocketmiles
• Kaligo.com

With some partners, you can only...

Yes, Virgin Atlantic is part of the SkyTeam airline alliance. The alliance partners Virgin Atlantic with 18 other member airlines, allowing travelers to earn and use Virgin Atlantic points on flights operated by other SkyTeam member airlines. Select travel benefits such as priority check-in, priority boarding, and extra baggage allowances apply based on the traveler's current elite status tier with Virgin Atlantic.

Key Facts About SkyTeam

No, you cannot transfer your Virgin Atlantic points to Marriott Bonvoy. However, you can earn 1–2 Virgin Atlantic points per dollar spent, depending on the Marriott property you're staying at. Typically, you earn 1 mile per dollar at most Marriott brands and 2 miles per dollar at premium or luxury brands.

How to Earn Virgin Atlantic Points When Staying at Marriott

1. Sign in to your Marriott account.
2. Click your name and select...

The best way to find your Virgin Atlantic Flying Club member number is online by signing in to your Flying Club rewards account. You can also find it in the Virgin Atlantic mobile app, or by calling Virgin Atlantic customer service at (800) 862-8621.

How to Find Your Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Member Number

• Online: Visit the Virgin Atlantic page and log in to your account. Click your name in the upper-right corner and select "Account overview" from the...

To cover a $100 Virgin Atlantic flight, you would need around 6,135 points, based on WalletHub's estimate that 1 Virgin Atlantic point is worth approximately 1.63 cents when redeemed for flights. Keep in mind that the exact number of points needed may vary slightly due to taxes and fees.

Virgin Atlantic Points Required by Flight Value

Virgin Atlantic points transferred to another member usually appear in the recipient's account within 24 hours. However, transfers over 100,000 points can take up to 7 days to appear in the account.

You can check your Virgin Atlantic points balance by signing into your Virgin Atlantic Flying Club account online or through the Virgin Atlantic app. You can also see how many Virgin Atlantic points you have by calling customer service at (800) 862 8621.

How to Check Your Virgin Atlantic Points Balance

• Online: Sign in and click your name in the top right corner. Your points balance will appear at the top of the dropdown menu.
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To pool Virgin Atlantic points, log in to your Flying Club account, go to the “Household Accounts” page, and click “Create a Household Account.” Any member over 18 years old can set up a pool and invite up to 10 other members at no cost. Only members who reside at the same address can be included in the pool.

How to Start a Virgin Atlantic Points Pool

1. Log in: Sign in to your...