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Originally posted on 2/16:
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30% Off Award Sale:
Virgin Atlantic is offering 30% off select awards
- Book by 2/28 at 5:59pm ET
- Fly by 5/31
- Fly in any cabin on Virgin Atlantic between London Heathrow and Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Tampa, Washington, Antigua, Islamabad, Lahore, Mumbai, Tel Aviv and vice versa or Manchester to New York and vice versa. Also valid connecting in London between any of those cities.
Virgin Atlantic points can be transferred from several currencies (see below) and never expire. Dates changes or cancellations cost $50 ($35 if originating in UK).
Stackable 30% Transfer Bonus:
From 2/19 through 3/18, you will be able to transfer points from Citi to Virgin Atlantic with a 30% transfer bonus, so you’ll want to wait until Sunday if you have Citi points that you want to stack with this promo!
That means you can get some incredible deals between Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Tampa, Washington and Israel!
Here are just a few sample deals and comparisons to what you would need if using Virgin or Delta miles. Rates are rounded and Citi points must be transferred in increments of 1,000.
JFK to/from Tel Aviv Rates:
Here is what flights between JFK and Tel Aviv via London on Virgin Atlantic with Virgin Atlantic points or Citi points will cost with the promotion:
JFK to Tel Aviv one-way with Virgin points:
Economy: 13,300 Virgin points (10,230 Citi points) + $253
Premium: 23,400 Virgin points (18,000 Citi points) + $427
Business: 52,800 Virgin points (40,615 Citi points) + $928
Tel Aviv to JFK one-way with Virgin points:
Economy: 13,300 Virgin points (10,230 Citi points) + $234
Premium: 23,400 Virgin points (18,000 Citi points) + $205
Business: 52,800 Virgin points (40,615 Citi points) + $252
JFK to Tel Aviv round-trip with Virgin points:
Economy: 26,600 Virgin points (20,460 Citi points) + $547 ($60 more than 2 one-ways)
Premium: 46,800 Virgin points (36,000 Citi points) + $895 ($263 more than 2 one-ways)
Business: 105,600 Virgin points (81,230 Citi points) + $1,897 ($717 more than 2 one-ways)
Tel Aviv to JFK round-trip with Virgin points:
Economy: 26,600 Virgin points (20,460 Citi points) + $427 ($60 less than 2 one-ways)
Premium: 46,800 Virgin points (36,000 Citi points) + $369 ($263 less than 2 one-ways)
Business: 105,600 Virgin points (81,230 Citi points) + $464 ($716 less than 2 one-ways)
And here is what those same Virgin flights would cost when booked with Delta Skypesos without any promotions:
JFK to Tel Aviv one-way with Delta miles:
Economy: 101,000 Delta Skypesos + $57
Premium: 285,000 Delta Skypesos + $57
Business: 417,500 Delta Skypesos + $57
Tel Aviv to JFK one-way with Delta miles:
Economy: 101,000 Delta Skypesos + $99
Premium: 285,000 Delta Skypesos + $99
Business: 417,500 Delta Skypesos + $99
JFK to Tel Aviv round-trip with Delta miles:
Economy: 164,000 Delta Skypesos + $156
Premium: 300,000 Delta Skypesos + $156
Business: 897,500 Delta Skypesos + $156
Tel Aviv to JFK round-trip with Delta miles:
Economy: 164,000 Delta Skypesos + $156
Premium: 300,000 Delta Skypesos + $156
Business: 897,500 Delta Skypesos + $156
JFK to/from London Rates:
Here is what flights between JFK and London on Virgin Atlantic with Virgin Atlantic points or Citi points will cost with the promotion:
JFK to London one-way with Virgin points:
Economy: 7,000 Virgin points (5,384 Citi points) + $151
Premium: 12,200 Virgin points (9,384 Citi points) + $376
Business: 33,200 Virgin points (25,538 Citi points) + $876
London to JFK one-way with Virgin points:
Economy: 7,000 Virgin points (5,384 Citi points) + $259
Premium: 12,200 Virgin points (9,384 Citi points) + $447
Business: 33,200 Virgin points (25,538 Citi points) + $747
JFK to London round-trip with Virgin points:
Economy: 14,000 Virgin points (10,768 Citi points) + $485 ($75 more than 2 one-ways)
Premium: 24,400 Virgin points (18,768 Citi points) + $1,058 ($235 more than 2 one-ways)
Business: 66,400 Virgin points (51,076 Citi points) + $2,058 ($435 more than 2 one-ways)
London to JFK round-trip with Virgin points:
Economy: 14,000 Virgin points (10,768 Citi points) + $340 ($70 less than 2 one-ways)
Premium: 24,400 Virgin points (18,768 Citi points) + $593 ($230 less than 2 one-ways)
Business: 66,400 Virgin points (51,076 Citi points) + $1,194 ($429 less than 2 one-ways)
And here is what those same Virgin flights would cost when booked with Delta miles without any promotions:
JFK to London one-way with Delta miles:
Economy: 80,000 Delta Skypesos + $6
Premium: 120,000 Delta Skypesos + $6
Business: 375,000 Delta Skypesos + $6
London to JFK one-way with Delta miles:
Economy: 80,000 Delta Skypesos + $350
Premium: 120,000 Delta Skypesos + $447
Business: 375,000 Delta Skypesos + $747
JFK to London round-trip with Delta miles:
Economy: 56,000 Delta Skypesos + $194
Premium: 116,000 Delta Skypesos + $316
Business: 230,000 Delta Skypesos + $316
London to JFK round-trip with Delta miles:
Economy: 62,000 Delta Skypesos + $520
Premium: 120,000 Delta Skypesos + $593
Business: 245,000 Delta Skypesos + $917
London to/from Tel Aviv Rates:
Here is what flights between London and Tel Aviv on Virgin Atlantic with Virgin Atlantic points or Citi points will cost with the promotion:
London to Tel Aviv one-way with Virgin points:
Economy: 6,300 Virgin points (4,846 Citi points) + $215
Premium: 11,200 Virgin points (8,615 Citi points) + $336
Business: 19,600 Virgin points (15,076 Citi points) + $378
Tel Aviv to London one-way with Virgin points:
Economy: 6,300 (4,846 Citi points) + $71
Premium: 11,200 (8,615 Citi points) + $71
Business: 19,600 (15,076 Citi points) + $109
London to Tel Aviv round-trip with Virgin points:
Economy: 12,600 (9,692 Citi points) + $293 ($7 more than 2 one-ways)
Premium: 22,400 Virgin points (17,230 Citi points) + $414 ($7 more than 2 one-ways)
Business: 39,200 Virgin points (30,152 Citi points) + $497 ($10 more than 2 one-ways)
Tel Aviv to London round-trip with Virgin points:
Economy: 12,600+$283 ($3 less than 2 one-ways)
Premium: 22,400+$406 ($1 less than 2 one-ways)
Business: 39,200 Virgin points (30,152 Citi points) + $482 ($5 less than 2 one-ways)
And here is what those same Virgin flights would cost when booked with Delta miles without any promotions:
London to Tel Aviv one-way with Delta miles:
Economy: 25,000 Delta Skypesos + $215
Premium: N/A
Business: 42,500 Delta Skypesos + $378
Tel Aviv to London one-way with Delta miles:
Economy: 25,000 Delta Skypesos + $30
Premium: N/A
Business: 42,500 Delta Skypesos + $30
London to Tel Aviv round-trip with Delta miles:
Economy: 50,000 Delta Skypesos + $293
Premium: N/A
Business: 85,000 Delta Skypesos + $498
Tel Aviv to London round-trip with Delta miles:
Economy: 50,000 Delta Skypesos + $200
Premium: N/A
Business: 85,000 Delta Skypesos + $397
Will you book any of these awards on sale?
HT: Davidthebest
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57 Comments On "[Ends In 18 Hours!] Save 30% On Virgin Atlantic Awards, Stack With 30% Transfer Bonus For Mileage Bargains To London, Israel, And More From 5,000 Points!"
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Does the 30% off stack with the 2 for 1 tickets that Virgin Atlantic offers?
whats the 2 for 1
https://flywith.virginatlantic.com/gb/en/flying-club/spend-points/companion-seats.html
Try and let us know 🙂
I’m just letting people know the option exists, I don’t think I have a reason to go to London in the immediate future.
How do these companion seats work? I book a cash ticket then add the companion for points only without fuel charges? or do I have it all wrong
I don’t get it. How does the companion work?
you have to call to book. Also full YQ on 2nd fare
https://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=14730.40
So what is the idea? it’s the regular price, I can just book 2 award ticket’s. What am I missing here?
You pay zero points on the companion fare (only the YQ)
I guess the account holder has to be the traveler, Correct?
dont the fuel surcharges kill this deal?
That’s why Dan kindly specified each route.
Make your own decision of what you consider a deal.
Yes, unless compared to Delta. They essentially make the miles used as a supplement to the discounted airfare paid in the form of the surcharges.
the fees are a killer
Ex tlv fuel surcharge is good but very few date avail to NY
I found plenty of availability.
In upper class not much
Try other US cities.
Other means other then NYC for the uniformed
delta skypesos lol!
Does anyone know the current rules for an American tourist if leaving the airport at LHR. Any negative Covid test needed?
No restrictions.
No.
Thanks.
is the point of this post to show how great VA is or how bad Delta is?
Yes.
Can I transfer amex/chase/cap one
Into citi points to take advantage of this deal?
If not I should just transfer to virgin to get 30% off?
No.
Sure.
@Dan, theoretically is the only way to keep the taxes/surcharges down below $300 on TLV-LON-JFK to have… 24 hours… between LON arrival and ensuing LON departure? I’d hope to book one itinerary TLV-LON||England for a few days||LON-JFK, but I take it that will kill the deal and count as two one ways re: taxes/surcharges? As in, if it’s one award with a stopover (if that’s even possible with Virgin), I’m still paying the taxes/surcharges from two one ways?
i have done the companion several times,
they charged me for the companion only half the points that I paid for mine, I have done it many times , and also, told several people to do it and they all thanked me, the taxes and charges were the same for each of the tickets including the companion,
thank you Dan for your info helping all
Anyone try booking the companion airfare with this sale?
i have done it many times, you call them on the phone, you ask them to do the companion, 50% off the points, taxes and other fees the same,
best way to avoid the long line on phone is to choose the upper class upgrade menu, also good to call around of after 3pm usa time
Are you earning the companion voucher on their credit card or how are you earning that?
Will the work companion voucher with the 30% off sale?
you don’t need their credit card for the 50% companion , all you need is to be a virgin frequent flyer member, I don’t see any reason it shouldn’t work with this 30% sale,
just call them and ask them , not all of them are familiar with it , there are other companion offers that you get 100% free of points, but the 50% companion is good for anyone, I usually book for 7 passengers, so each of the adults get one free 50% companion
earning it thru being regular frequent flyer , should work with the sale, just check with them on the phone, since companions any way needs to be dont by phone
Booked 2 fares Tlv-lhr-jfk prem/upper, have to call them to issue combined fare. But I used 36k VS pts that were languishing + 40K citi pts that with promo gave me 12k bonus
i recommend you to cancel it, call them and ask them tat the second ticket should be less points as a companion
I asked abt companion fare, they are NOT pricing at promo rate so I would have paid 63.6K on one fare and 31.3k on 2nd = 95k – 7k more than I paid. No tnx.
i think it really depends to whom you talk there , some are familiar and some not
Just called and asked for companion pricing. Was told JFK-LHR-JFK for 2 people would be 24K points+$966.
Don’t really follow what the math is on the discount. Seems 4,000 miles less than what it would be with this promo alone?
Any more data points?
you don’t tell them two people,,, you tell them one person, plus companion for half price on the points, you need to be a frequent flyer member,
this is correct price, but they are only pricing the “companion” fare. I had a very intelligent rep on 2nd try and they said this much.
It took a while to get it out but first fare Must be paid in full ie. if you pay promo rate they cannot sell you the companion fare.
What’s the math breakdown behind 24K RT for 2 people?
I meant its correct price for 1 ie. the ‘companion’ fare which I think they understood your referencing – 50% of full price. I’m assuming the full price is 48K for this fare which is how they get to 24k
If you want to price both you have to be really clear but by my calc current promo is better than this option.
Full price is 20K RT pp, 30% off promo price is 14K RT pp.
okey anyway aside from ex. TLV the YQ is ridiculous
Im not new to this, they were very familiar and priced it out both ways. unfortunately promos DO NOT apply to companion fare so you will have to pay full published fare and get 50% off that.
if my friend has a citi premier can they transfer thank you points directly into my va account or does it have to be in their name?
I got a one way LAX – AMS for 17.5K and one way from LHR-LAX for 10.5K. Incredible deal was only made better when I used Citi points with that lovely 30% bonus! The fees are annoying, but the mileage price is absurdly cheap! DAN IS THE MAN!!
just book 3 tickets LHR to NYC for an adult , young adult , and child for 21,000 points which a little less than 17,000 citi points and GBP 482.12 =585.75. Seems that there is less taxes for the children. Thank you
Just created my virgin account today, want to book flights but getting an error, called and they said have to wait 3 days for account to verify. Anything to do about this? already transffered in points and also only 4 seats left
1. You ask to talk to a manager, you tell them you are flying today, and they make it work for you, if not, HUCA. in any case it shouldn’t take 3 days, chances are account has synced already
Nothing available from any DC-area airport in the 5/17-5/31 time frame.
Is it possible to transfer Cito to Virgin to book domestic on Delta? The flights I want are 13k RT on DL but not bookable from Virgin website. Will calling help? Trying to book a bunch of tix chi-nyc, 9100 points seems like a decent value.
whats virgins cancellation policy??
Virgin Atlantic didn’t allow me to finish my booking (I had it on award hold) due to a medical issue. They only sent me confirmation to fly and book this morning. When I called they said the sale is over since yesterday so they want to charge me 30% more than initially told. Is there anything for me to do?
Anybody have an inkling as to when/what day/how often Delta opens up award seats to Virgin? Looking to book TLV to NY in August and there is no Delta availability showing up on VA (aside for indirect flights on BA for 32K plus $230). Similar question re: ELAL/Qantas, but don’t have any real hopes for that. Thank you.