More than 4,000 Delta Air Lines flights take off every day, connecting people across more than 275 destinations on six continents with a commitment to industry-leading customer service, safety and innovation. As the leading global airline, Delta’s mission is to create opportunities, foster understanding and expand horizons by connecting people and communities to each other and their potential.
Delta’s more than 75,000 employees believe our customers should not have to choose between seeing the world and saving the planet. Delta is working toward more sustainable aviation by leveraging existing solutions and technologies, investing in the future of Sustainable Aviation Fuel and actively engaging with next-generation solutions.
Flying Club members can enjoy various perks when flying with SkyTeam airlines like earning Virgin Points. SkyTeam airlines also offer SkyPriority services to Flying Club Gold members and anyone flying in First Class or Business Class.
As a Flying Club member, you can earn on all Delta operated services including the flights operated by Delta regional services; Delta, Delta Shuttle, Delta regional services (Delta Connection).* You'll earn a percentage of the miles you have flown depending on the cabin you are flying in.
| Cabin | Booking Class | Flight distance under 2,000 miles and/or US domestic flights | light distance 2,000 miles and over (excluding US domestic flights) |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Class | J, D | 40 | 200 |
| I, Z | 20 | 100 | |
| Business/Delta One | J, C, D, I | 40 | 200 |
| Z | 20 | 100 | |
| Premium Select | P, A | 20 | 100 |
| G | 10 | 50 | |
| Delta Comfort+ | W, S | 10 | 50 |
| Main Cabin | Y, B, M, H, Q, K | 10 | 50 |
| L, U, T, X, V, E* | 5 | 25 |
Flying with Delta contributes to your Flying Club status, so you can progress through the tiers faster, unlocking more benefits along the way. The number of Tier Points earned depends on the cabin, booking class and distance you fly.
Cabin |
Booking Class | Points earned |
|---|---|---|
| First Class | J,D | 400% |
| I, Z | 200% | |
| Business/Delta One®Domestic First | J, C, D | 400% |
| I, Z | 200% | |
| Premium Select | P, A | 200% |
| G | 100% | |
| Delta Comfort+® | W | 150% |
| S | 100% | |
| Main Cabin | Y, B, M | 150% |
| H, Q, K | 100% | |
| L, U, T, X, V | 50% |
If you’re a Flying Club Silver or Gold member you’ll earn bonus Virgin Points whenever you fly with Virgin Atlantic or any SkyTeam member airline. This tier bonus is in addition to the standard Virgin Points you’ll earn based on the distance and cabin you fly, boosting your balance to bring your closer to your next reward.
| Red | Silver | Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Virgin Points | 30% bonus | 60% bonus |
Earning Points:
If you are a member of both Flying Club and a partner programme, points can only be accrued to one frequent flyer programme and cannot be transferred between airlines.
Points accrual begins from the effective date of partnership between Virgin Atlantic and partner airlines, and any flights taken prior to the effective date are not eligible for accrual.
Points may be earned on Delta Air Lines marketed/operated flights and points will be issued to Flying Club members when travelling in the classes listed.
If you fly on an Delta Air Lines operated flight marketed by any other SkyTeam member airline (including Virgin Atlantic), you will earn as per the marketing airline.
Points will not be earned for travel in any other class not listed above
No points are earned on Reward Flights with partner airlines.
Points accrual rates and Terms and Conditions are subject to change at any time without prior notice according to partner airline’s policy and circumstances.
Partner airlines’ codeshare flights may not be eligible for mileage accrual depending on the actual operating airline. Points are not applicable on a SkyTeam marketed flight operated by an airline not within the SkyTeam alliance
Additional points will not be earned for bookings that are subsequently upgraded to a higher class whereby an additional fare difference is paid.
Missing Points:
When claiming points please keep all copies of your original tickets/e-tickets and boarding passes until the correct amount of points appear on your account. If the points do not show on your account within six weeks, please contact us to claim them back.
Spend your Virgin Points on Delta Reward Flights. The number of points required depends on the cabin you fly and the distance of the route. All you need to pay for are the taxes, fees and carrier-imposed surcharges.
Route |
Delta Main Cabin |
Delta One |
|---|---|---|
East Coast US* |
15,000 |
47,500 |
Central US** |
17,500 |
47,500 |
West Coast US*** |
20,000 |
67,500 |
Route |
Delta Main Cabin |
Delta One |
|---|---|---|
East Coast US* |
25,000 |
57,500 |
Central US** |
27,500 |
57,500 |
West Coast US*** |
30,000 |
77,500 |
Route |
Delta Main Cabin |
Delta One |
|---|---|---|
Europe – Example, Amsterdam to Boston |
30,000 |
50,000 |
| Flight distance | Delta Main Cabin | Delta One |
|---|---|---|
| 0-500 | 7,500 | 21,000 |
| 501-1,000 | 11,000 | 41,500 |
| 1,001-1,500 | 16,500 | 59,500 |
| 1,501-2,000 | 18,500 | 66,500 |
| 2,001-3,000 | 22,000 | 70,000 |
| 3,001-4,000 | 35,000 | 80,000 |
4,001-5,000 |
44,000 | 105,000 |
| 5,001-6,000 | 49,500 | 130,000 |
| 6,001+ | 65,500 | 165,000 |
If you're booking a Reward Flight for an infant under two at the time of travel, who will be travellin on your lap, you'll need the following poits (one-way):
Cabin |
Virgin Points required |
|---|---|
Economy |
1,000 |
| Business | 5,000 |
Reward flights are subject to availability.
All mileage is for a one way ticket excluding passenger taxes, duties, fee, charges and surcharges.
All reward flights on Delta Air Lines are subject to availability. Blackout dates may apply and certain routes may not be available.
Redemptions can only be made on Delta Air Lines operated flights including Delta Connection® services.
Rewards cannot be booked on a Delta marketed flight operated by another carrier.
Please note – New reward bookings and/or voluntary date changes are not permitted within 72 hours of departure for the below routes
Full partner terms and conditions 
When claiming points please keep all copies of your original tickets/e-tickets and boarding passes until the correct amount of points appear on your account. If the points do not show on your account within six weeks, please contact us to claim them back.
Flying Club Gold members can enjoy complimentary access to 750+ SkyTeam lounges when flying in any cabin.
Flying Club Red and Silver members can access Skyteam member airline lounges when flying in Business or First Class with a SkyTeam member airline.
Access is on the day of travel when flying on or connecting to or from an international flight operated by a SkyTeam carrier. Simply present your boarding pass at the lounge.
As a gold-tier member, you’re eligible for our partner airline benefits, travel on any Delta operated service in any cabin class and you’re welcome to enjoy:
Extra baggage (up to three pieces in Business Class)*
Priority check in
Priority baggage
Priority boarding
Relax in any Delta Sky Club so long as you have the same-day boarding pass for international travel or in conjunction with a connection to/from an international flight operated by a SkyTeam member airline. One guest is permitted and must be traveling on a flight operated by a SkyTeam member airline.
Relax in any Delta third party or SkyTeam lounge as long as you have a transatlantic sector to or from the UK on the same day within the same itinerary. You can even take 1 guest with you as long as they are travelling on the same flight
Flying Club members must show proof of membership to gain access to partner lounges
*Restrictions may apply - more information can be found here
Our partnership is designed to make travel planning easy and as seamless as possible. In total, we now have over 40 daily direct flights between the UK and the US, depending on the season.
With Delta, we’ll take you to our most popular destinations more often. For example, we now have up to seven conveniently timed, daily direct flights to New York JFK from London Heathrow between us.
Our partnership with Delta means we can connect to over 200 of the best destinations in the US, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean.
To earn Virgin Points and Tier Points on Delta flights, add your Flying Club membership number in your booking whether you book via Delta or a third party.
To spend Virgin Points on Delta, book direct with Virgin Atlantic. Select ‘show price in points’ when you search.
If you have already booked, you can still add your Flying Club number to your booking before you fly and earn points. If your flight number starts with VS, you can add you Flying Club number via Virgin Atlantic Manage My Booking. If your flight number does not start with VS, head to the airline’s frequent flyer programme and add your Flying Club number to your booking.
