1. Fly with Virgin Atlantic
  2. Flying Club
  3. Ways to spend points
  4. Reward seats
  5. Changes to reward seats

Seats just got real. From now on, you can use your Virgin Points for every seat onboard, giving you limitless choice and flexibility when planning your next trip. The only thing left to think about is where you’ll land next. 

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Rewarding you with every seat

Now every seat onboard, on any date, is available to buy with Virgin Points.  

With prices that vary based on demand, just like money, you can search easily for any flight you like and see the cost in points or pounds.  

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New Saver reward seats

Our new Saver reward seats are available across thousands of flights at our lowest ever prices, with flights to New York from just 6,000 points* and £35 carrier surcharge one way**. Simply look for the Saver label when you search for flights, or use our Reward seat checker to see them all at a glance.* 

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Upgrade with points any time

Whether you feel like a little extra legroom or going all-out in Upper Class, upgrading with points is easier too - whether you bought your original seat with points or money. Upgrade to any available Premium or Upper Class seat, for lots more opportunity to enjoy a touch of the high life.  

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Reward vouchers with more flex 

With simplified ways to use your Flying Club reward vouchers earned through your Virgin Atlantic Credit Card, Virgin Red Rewards Mastercard® or Gold status, you can now treat yourself or a friend any time you like, on any flight you fancy.

Learn more here

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Plus, earn more points when you fly

Since your Virgin Points are easier to spend, we figured we’d make them easier to earn too. So, we’ve upped the Virgin Points you earn by up to 50% when you fly in Upper Class and up to 75% in Premium, helping you build up your balance for your next flight even faster.

Find out more

* Seats at Saver price points are subject to availability and will not necessarily be available in every cabin or on every flight. 
** Plus applicable taxes, fees and charges. Example price is for a one way reward seat to New York from London Heathrow in Economy Classic in standard season. The price of reward seats is variable and will be displayed at the time of booking.

Full Flying Club Terms & Conditions apply

The finer points

Simply look for the red Saver label when searching for flights.

Or to find the lowest priced seat for your chosen destination, including Saver reward seat availability, use our Reward Seat Checker to view all available options at a glance.*

The price of Saver reward seats varies based on demand and seats at Saver prices aren’t always offered on every flight.  

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Example Saver reward seat starting prices one way: 

At launch, here’s a taste of the lowest Saver reward seat prices for our top five most popular Flying Club routes. The number of flights with Saver reward seats at these price points will vary by route and cabin*: 

Route Economy Premium Upper 
London to New York From 6,000 points From 10,500 points From 28,500 points 
London to Miami
 From 7,500 points From 13,500 points From 28,500 points 
London to Orlando From 7,500 points From 13,500 points From 28,500 points 
Manchester to Orlando From 7,500 points From 13,500 points From 28,500 points 
London to Los Angeles From 9,000 points From 16,500 points From 40,500 points 

Prices correct as of 30th October 2024

Maximum Saver reward seat prices

Our Saver reward seats prices vary depending on demand and whether you’re travelling in standard or peak season.  When searching for flights, higher prices are displayed when Saver reward seats are unavailable, ensuring all seats are available to pay for with points.

This table shows the maximum points you’ll need for Saver reward seats during the standard season. And remember, many seats will be available for even less. 

Route from/to UK

Economy Classic

Premium

Upper Class

Israel

9,000

16,000

28,000

India, Dubai & Saudi Arabia

10,000

17,500

37,500

USA - Northeast

10,000

17,500

47,500

Caribbean

10,000

17,500

57,500

USA - Midwest & South

12,500

22,500

47,500

Nigeria & Ghana

12,500

22,500

57,500

South Africa
& Indian Ocean

12,500

25,000

57,500

USA - West

15,000

27,500

67,500

Standard season travel dates:

Caribbean and Indian Ocean 

06 November 2024 - 06 December 2024

03 March 2025 - 27 March 2025

22 April 2025 - 22 May 2025 

02 June 2025 - 18 July 2025

03 September 2025 - 23 October 2024

05 November 2025 - 05 December 2025

Standard season travel dates:

All other routes

06 November 2024 - 06 December 2024

06 January 2025 - 27 March 2025

22 April 2025 - 14 June 2025

03 September 2025 - 23 October 2025 

05 November 2025 - 05 December 2025

This table shows the maximum points you’ll need for Saver reward seats during the peak season, with many up for grabs for less. 

Route from/to UK

Economy Classic

Premium

Upper Class

Israel

11,000

20,000

33,000

India, Dubai & Saudi Arabia

20,000

27,500

47,500

USA - Northeast

20,000

27,500

57,500

Caribbean

20,000

27,500

67,500

USA - Midwest & South

22,500

32,500

57,500

Nigeria & Ghana

22,500

32,500

67,500

South Africa & Indian Ocean

22,500

42,500

67,500

USA - West

25,000

37,500

77,500

Peak season travel dates:

Caribbean and Indian Ocean 

25 October 2024 - 05 November 2024

07 December 2024 - 02 March 2025 

01 January 2025 - 02 March 2025

28 March 2025 - 21 April 2025

23 May 2025 - 01 June 2025

19 July 2025 - 02 September 2025 

24 October 2025 - 4 November 2025

6 December 2025 - 1 March 2026

Peak season travel dates:

All other routes

25 October 2024 - 05 November 2024

07 December 2024 - 05 January 2025 

28 March 2025 - 21 April 2025

15 June 2025 - 02 September 2025

24 October 2025 - 04 November 2025

06 December 2025 - 04 January 2026 

* Seats at Saver price points are subject to availability and will not necessarily be available in every cabin or on every flight.  

**Plus applicable taxes, fees and charges. Example price is for a one way reward seat to New York from London Heathrow in Economy Classic in standard season. The price of reward seats is variable and will be displayed at the time of booking.  

Full Flying Club Terms & Conditions apply

The cost of an upgrade will depend on when you’re upgrading and your original booking.

Upgrading more than 24 hours before you fly:

To upgrade a reward seat, you’ll pay:

  • The points price of your new upgraded seat, less the points price of your original seat

  • Plus any difference in taxes and fees  

To upgrade a seat paid for in money, you’ll pay: 

  • The points price of your new upgraded seat, less the maximum Saver reward seat price for the cabin you’re upgrading from. 

  • Plus any difference in taxes and fees  

  • The amount you’ll pay in money will include a deduction of the carrier surcharge at the maximum Saver reward seat rate for the cabin you’re upgrading from.

 If you’d like to find out about a possible upgrade less than 24 hours before you fly, or at the airport, we'll quote you a points upgrade price plus taxes and fees then and there if an upgrade is available. 

Reward seats offer amazing flexibility to amend or cancel if your travel plans change.

From 30th October, this is how it all works:

To make changes or cancel, log into My Booking and tap on the red web chat icon at the bottom of your screen. Alternatively, you can call us.

Changing your reward seat booking  

This is how much it will cost per person each time you change your reward seat booking, including bookings made with a Flying Club reward voucher:

  • £70 per person for changes to flights from the UK.

  • $100 per person or local currency equivalent for flights from outside the UK.

  • If you need to pay anything extra in points, taxes or fees we’ll let you know when you contact us.

  • If the new reward seat costs less than your original one, we’ll refund the difference in points, taxes or fees. 

You’re welcome to change your:

  • Route

  • Travel date

  • Flight time 

Cancelling your reward seat booking  

You can cancel your reward seat booking, including a booking using a Flying Club reward voucher, for a fee. 

  • £70 per person for changes to flights originating in the UK

  • $100 per person or local currency equivalent for flights originating outside the UK

  • For cancellations made outside 24 hours of travel, you’ll receive a full refund of points, taxes and fees 

  • For cancellations made within 24 hours of travel, we will not be able to refund points or fees, but taxes will be refunded

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The nuts and bolts

Yes, the changes are effective from 30th October. If you’ve already booked using points before then, there are no changes to your reward seat booking.

When searching for a reward seat, you’ll see the price in points plus an amount in money to cover the taxes, fees and charges. You’ll need to log in to your Flying Club account first.

Try our Reward seat checker to see all the lowest reward seats available at a glance for every day of your chosen month.

 

Just look out for the red Saver label when searching for flights, or use our Reward seat checker to see them all at a glance by month.**

Find out more about Saver reward seats

Yes, bookings made before 30th October, paid for in money or Points Plus Money, are eligible to earn Virgin Points. The new enhanced earn rate for Premium and Upper Class cabins applies to flights flown from 30th October. 

Find out more

You will earn up to 75% more Virgin Points in Premium and up to 50% more Virgin Points in Upper Class on the following Virgin Atlantic, Delta, Air France and KLM flights flown from 30th October:

  • Virgin Atlantic marketed and operated flights, with a flight number starting with VS.

  • Virgin Atlantic marketed and Delta operated flights, with a flight number starting with VS

  • Delta marketed and Virgin Atlantic operated flights, with a flight number starting with DL 

  • Virgin Atlantic marketed and Air France operated flights, with a flight number starting with VS

  • Air France marketed and Virgin Atlantic operated flights, with a flight number starting with AF

  • Virgin Atlantic marketed and KLM operated flights, with a flight number starting with VS

  • KLM marketed and Virgin Atlantic operated flights, with a flight number starting with KL 

Gold reward seats can no longer be booked. Any existing bookings made prior to 30th October will, of course, be honoured. Every seat is now available to buy with points anyway, with the added benefit of being able to use your Flying Club reward voucher – worth up to 150,000 points for Gold members – to get you there.  

 

Companion and Upgrade vouchers earned through your Virgin Atlantic Credit Card or your Gold Status have being simplified. They are now known as Flying Club reward vouchers, with a maximum points value that can be used against any seat purchase or upgrade. For more info, head to our dedicated voucher page.

We are no longer taking new Standard companion reward bookings. Any existing bookings made prior to 30th October will, of course, be honoured. If you wish to change your existing booking, you can do so if there is Saver reward seat availability for a £30/$50 change fee per person.

* Seats at Saver price points are subject to availability and will not necessarily be available in every cabin or on every flight. 

** Plus applicable taxes, fees and charges. Example price is for a one way reward seat to New York from London Heathrow in Economy Classic in standard season. The price of reward seats is variable and will be displayed at the time of booking.

Full Flying Club Terms & Conditions apply

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