| Cabin | Booking Class | Flight distance under 2,000 miles | Flight distance 2,000 miles and over |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Class | F | 40 | 100 |
| Business Plus | U | 30 | 75 |
| Business | J, C, D, Q, I | 30 | 75 |
| Premium Economy | W, P | 20 | 50 |
| Economy | Y, B, M, E | 10 | 25 |
| K, L, N, R, S, V | 10 | 25 | |
| H | 10 | 25 | |
| T, G, Z | 10 | 25 |
China Eastern
Spend your points on China Eastern
You can now explore more of China with the help of your Virgin Points.
From the Great Wall to the Yangtze River, the mountain palaces of Tibet to the catacombs of the Terracotta Army, China is a gorgeous silk tapestry of ancient wonders and modern marvels.
Travel from Shanghai to Beijing from 14,000 Virgin Points return.
About China Eastern
Headquartered in Shanghai, China Eastern Airlines Corporation Limited is among China’s three major airlines. China Eastern operates a modern fleet, which is one of the youngest among major airlines worldwide. China Eastern operates 111 domestic and overseas branches across the globe.
Watch this space. Flying Club members will be able to earn and spend points with China Eastern at a later date.
Members can enjoy benefits including priority boarding, extra baggage allowance, SkyPriority airport services and more.
Mutually rewarding benefits
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.
- Earn Tier Points
- Earn Virgin Points
- Spend Virgin Points
- Lounge access
Flying with China Eastern or Shanghai Airlines 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.
Tier Points earned for flights marketed by China Eastern(MU)/Shanghai Airlines(FM) with a flight number starting with MU/FM
Tier Points earned for flights marketed by Virgin Atlantic and operated by China Eastern, with a flight number starting with VS
| Cabin | Booking Class | Flight distance under 2,000 miles | Flight distance 2,000 miles and over |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Class | J, C, D | 40 | 200 |
| I | 40 | 200 | |
| Z | 20 | 100 | |
| Premium | W, S | 20 | 100 |
| K, H | 20 | 50 | |
| Economy | V | 10 | 50 |
| Y, B, R | 10 | 50 | |
| L, U, M | 10 | 50 | |
| E, Q, X, N, O | 5 | 25 | |
| T | 5 | 25 |
Flying with China Eastern or Shanghai Airlines will earn you Virgin Points, which you can redeem on Virgin Atlantic or any other SkyTeam member airline. You'll earn a percentage of the miles you have flown depending on the cabin and booking class you are flying in.
Virgin Points earned for flights marketed by China Eastern(MU)/Shanghai Airlines(FM) with a flight number starting with MU/FM
| Cabin | Booking class | Virgin Points earned |
|---|---|---|
| First | F | 150% |
| Business Plus | U | 150% |
| Business | J, C, D, Q, I | 125% |
| Premium Economy | W, P | 110% |
| Economy | Y, B, M, E | 100% |
| K, L, N, R, S, V | 50% | |
| H | 40% | |
| T, G, Z | 25% |
Virgin Points bonus for Silver and Gold members
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 |
Spend your Virgin Points on China Eastern and Shanghai Airlines 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.
Virgin Points required for a one-way flight
Flight distance (miles) |
Economy |
Business |
First |
|---|---|---|---|
0 - 500 |
5,500 |
14,500 |
20,000 |
501 - 1,000 |
7,000 |
15,500 |
32,500 |
1,001 - 1,500 |
10,000 |
21,500 |
40,000 |
1,501 - 2250 |
11,500 |
35,000 |
47,500 |
2,251 - 3,000 |
15,500 |
40,000 |
60,000 |
3,001 - 4,000 |
20,500 |
60,000 |
80,000 |
4,001 - 5,000 |
25,500 |
75,000 |
102,000 |
5,001 - 6000 |
31,000 |
85,000 |
123,000 |
6,001 - 7,000 |
37,000 |
100,000 |
140,000 |
7,001 - 12,000 |
50,000 |
140,000 |
195,000 |
If you're booking a Reward Flight for an infant under two at the time of travel, who will be travelling on your lap, you'll need the following points (one-way):
Cabin |
Virgin Points required |
|---|---|
Economy |
1,000 |
Business |
5,000 |
First |
7,000 |
Flying Club Gold members can enjoy complimentary access to 750+ Lounges Worldwide | SkyTeam lounges when flying internationally 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.
Destinations we can connect you to
Our most popular destinations, more often
Our partnership with China Eastern Airline allows us to connect you to a wide range of locations within China, Southeast Asia, Japan and Korea, as well as major destinations within Australia, UAE, Europe and North America
You can connect with Virgin Atlantic at China Eastern's base in Shanghai
Earning Virgin Points & Tier Points
To earn Virgin Points and Tier Points on China Eastern or Shanghai Airlines flights, add your Flying Club membership number in your booking whether you book via Virgin Atlantic, China Eastern or a third party.
Spending Virgin Points
To spend Virgin Points on China Eastern, get in touch with our Flying Club team who will be able to help book your trip
Terms and conditions
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 China Eastern or Shanghai Airlines marketed/operated flights and points will be issued to Flying Club members when travelling in the classes listed.
If you fly on a China Eastern or Shanghai Airlines 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.
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.
Full partner terms and conditions
Spending Points:.
All mileage levels are excluding passenger taxes, duties, fees, charges and surcharges.
Blackout dates may apply.
Reward seats are subject to availability.
If a journey requires a connecting flight or stopover to reach the destination, points are charged for each sector.
Bookings must be made at least 48hrs before departure. Points must be redeemed from one account.
Full partner terms and conditions
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.