Last chance at improved Virgin status match Virgin Atlantic’s Flying Club has announced further enhancements to its British Airways status match programme, which offers frequent flyer benefits to those British Airways Executive Club members who book, or have already booked a flight with the airline. In a bid to provide…
Australia proposes “vaccine or quarantine” There has been conflicting news about when Australia reopen their borders but the earliest that it is likely to be is autumn 2021 when they have vaccinated the majority of their population. It has been widely expected that a vaccination will be needed to enter…
In a boost for Virgin Atlantic’s Flying Club, from today, members in the UK can sign up to Virgin Red, Virgin’s new rewards club. From 8 February 2021, anyone aged 18 or over and with a UK address can join Virgin Red. Through the Virgin Red app and website www.virgin.com/virgin-red,…
I have had a few queries about this, but even if you don’t have a Tesco Clubcard credit card, it’s worth a read to check that you have the best cards for earning miles and points. Unlike most other sites, we don’t earn anything for referring credit cards so you…
Virgin manages to strengthen balance sheets Although Virgin has managed to survive, with the current situation in the pandemic, it still has a battle ahead to stay viable like most airlines. Virgin Atlantic has announced the completion of financing transactions relating to two Boeing 787 aircraft, further strengthening its balance…
Virgin Atlantic is bringing back its popular status match scheme for 2021. I did this a few years ago, even though I knew I would be unlikely to fly very often with Virgin and most of the Gold benefits I would not use. So why did I do it and…
Virgin Atlantic is boosting the number of Virgin Points and Tier Points its Flying Club members can earn. For a limited time only, those making new bookings will get 50% more Virgin Points, allowing members to unlock further reward flights, cabin upgrades, and partner benefits. Once the Virgin Red app…
U.K. to finally introduce testing for international flights In yet another bid to be ahead of the curve and have world-beating travel safety, the UK government has said that they are planning to announce testing for entry to the UK. It also could apply to departures as the details are…
Is BA’s new refund policy shooting themselves in the foot? I wrote in this article how the CAA/CMA are investigating airlines that refuse to give refunds when passengers can’t legally travel such as Tier 4 (note: but not if it is legal but against guidance). British Airways has traditionally offered…
After their amazing Black Friday sale, Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Atlantic Holidayshave launched a Winter sale from the 15th December through to the 2nd February 2021, covering travel from 22nd December 2020 through to 31st December 2021. While the prices are nowhere near those of the £999 fares for most…
