Virgin Atlantic: Best option for AMEX users

Virgin Atlantic Flying returns program is unique in the sense that most credit card points dont transfer directly to it. AMEX is the one (that is still going strong) transfers at 2:1 ratio which is decent but nothing great ( compared to other cards and programmes that are 1:1). And to add to it, the point earn on AMEX is slower than our ever favorite magnus or even Infinia

But flying returns is also a program in which you dont get to pay the whole price with all miles as they pass on a large part of the taxes to the user.

This unique combination makes Virgin atlantic a good place to use your AMEX points to full use.

Off season/shoulder rates
1. Economy tickets

DEL-LHR
BOM -LHR are 10k points +100 GBP in taxes
(Revenue ticket for comparison is 35k roughly , based on a round trip price)


2. Premium Economy for same sector are 17.5K points plus 170 GBP in taxes
(Revenue ticket is around 70k for comparison) making almost each point worth Rs 3.


Business class is also an option but the taxes are very high (around 600 GBP)

Note: the tax component on return trip is 100 GBP higher because of the tax that UK charges, so there can be better options available for return trip.

To sum up, if you're planning to visit UK, Flying returns is a good option to use your precious AMEX points.

 

[luxveritate]

very good post and do let me know th best option for return from London.

 

[anirban.choudhury]

very good post and do let me know th best option for return from London.

20k miles + 208 GBP Y
35k miles + 350 GBP PY
Availability is great generally 9 in Y and 6 in PY

 

[luxveritate]

hi Anirban this is Virgin Atlantis details right ?

 

[anirban.choudhury]

hi Anirban this is Virgin Atlantis details right ?

Yes

 

[anirban.choudhury]

20k miles + 208 GBP Y
35k miles + 350 GBP PY
Availability is great generally 9 in Y and 6 in PY

The return trip tax is about 195 GBP
So it would be 20k miles + 300 GBP
Still good option as in 40k Amex points plus 31k INR you can get a return Y

 

[luxveritate]

Yes

bro Im from kochi I am yet to figuereout the best options to London from kochi.

 

[anirban.choudhury]

bro Im from kochi I am yet to figuereout the best options to London from kochi.

From Chennai/BLR you get Qantas at 37,800 + 13614 INR
From Mumbai you get Qantas at 30.2k + 13936 INR
From Ahmedabad Lifemiles at 31500 + 15usd
Rest you will get United at 33k + 31 usd from Del/BOM
And VS at 10k + 104 GBP from Del/BOM

 

[luxveritate]

Thanks bro it’s really good

 

[amitr29]

Virgin Atlantic Flying returns program is unique in the sense that most credit card points dont transfer directly to it. AMEX is the one (that is still going strong) transfers at 2:1 ratio which is decent but nothing great ( compared to other cards and programmes that are 1:1). And to add to it, the point earn on AMEX is slower than our ever favorite magnus or even Infinia

But flying returns is also a program in which you dont get to pay the whole price with all miles as they pass on a large part of the taxes to the user.

This unique combination makes Virgin atlantic a good place to use your AMEX points to full use.

Off season/shoulder rates
1. Economy tickets

DEL-LHR
BOM -LHR are 10k points +100 GBP in taxes
(Revenue ticket for comparison is 35k roughly , based on a round trip price)


2. Premium Economy for same sector are 17.5K points plus 170 GBP in taxes
(Revenue ticket is around 70k for comparison) making almost each point worth Rs 3.


Business class is also an option but the taxes are very high (around 600 GBP)

Note: the tax component on return trip is 100 GBP higher because of the tax that UK charges, so there can be better options available for return trip.

To sum up, if you're planning to visit UK, Flying returns is a good option to use your precious AMEX points.

How many points is it for Business class return? Thanks!

 

[anirban.choudhury]

How many points is it for Business class return? Thanks!

25000 miles + 600 GBP one way

 

[Stratosphere]

25000 miles + 600 GBP one way

I think it's 45000 and not 25000.
Off peak it is 37500++

 

[asimkumar]

Virgin Atlantic Flying returns program is unique in the sense that most credit card points dont transfer directly to it. AMEX is the one (that is still going strong) transfers at 2:1 ratio which is decent but nothing great ( compared to other cards and programmes that are 1:1). And to add to it, the point earn on AMEX is slower than our ever favorite magnus or even Infinia

But flying returns is also a program in which you dont get to pay the whole price with all miles as they pass on a large part of the taxes to the user.

This unique combination makes Virgin atlantic a good place to use your AMEX points to full use.

Off season/shoulder rates
1. Economy tickets

DEL-LHR
BOM -LHR are 10k points +100 GBP in taxes
(Revenue ticket for comparison is 35k roughly , based on a round trip price)


2. Premium Economy for same sector are 17.5K points plus 170 GBP in taxes
(Revenue ticket is around 70k for comparison) making almost each point worth Rs 3.


Business class is also an option but the taxes are very high (around 600 GBP)

Note: the tax component on return trip is 100 GBP higher because of the tax that UK charges, so there can be better options available for return trip.

To sum up, if you're planning to visit UK, Flying returns is a good option to use your precious AMEX points.

thanks. Nice find.

 

[Rockersnow]

Thank you. Booked Mum-London using 10k points + £111

 

[luxveritate]

Thank you. Booked Mum-London using 10k points + £111

Really amazing. Which date

 

[luxveritate]

How many ticket can be booked by award flight in virgin. I have plab fr 4 family members

 

[anirban.choudhury]

How many ticket can be booked by award flight in virgin. I have plab fr 4 family members

You can get 4 tickets on economy easily

 

[anirban.choudhury]

Thank you. Booked Mum-London using 10k points + £111

You should have opted for PY at 17.5
VS has one of the best PY in industry

 

[vinrey287]

You should have opted for PY at 17.5
VS has one of the best PY in industry

Whats PY? Need a Air Mile Abbrev dictionary

 

[anirban.choudhury]

Whats PY? Need a Air Mile Abbrev dictionary

Y - Economy
PY - Premium Economy
J - Business
F - First class