Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubThey are back in the news – and not in a good way.
After introduction Dynamic award pricing At the end of 2024, the program reduced prices and fees on some award tickets. As a result, Europe had a trade-class fare for 29,000 points lower and about $ 250 fees. In fact, a TPG employee and loyal virgin Atlantic Flier thought Most of the changes were for better,
But those deal was short -lived, as the carrier fees have now increased. Here you need to know about the latest devaluation of Virgin Atlantic.
Devaluation details
Since the switch, prize fee route, date and fare for dynamic pricing of the virgin Atlantic vary. You can expect to pay approximately $ 250 on a business-grain flight for Europe during low-Mang dates-a theft that used to be common compared to more than $ 1,000.
Now, Virgin Atlantic is charging $ 586 until one-way Remand out business classes From the US to the UK, including the Heathro Airport (LHR) and Manchester Airport (Man) – more than doubling those fees overnight. Frugal passenger First broke this news.
Similarly, the one-way fee from the US to the UK has increased from nearly $ 75 to $ 75 for the redemption of the economy and has been from $ 106 to $ 240 for the premium economy. This may not seem inappropriate, but remember that you will have to pay the fees on a return trip.
These returns have not changed (yet), but they are already standing, especially when you are in the factor Current exchange rateFor example, the business-class fee is 672 British pounds, which is currently $ 924. Yikes.
Bright side? Even after a recent spike, Virgin Atlantic’s transatlantic fees are still below the days of their pre-dynamic-value. As whether they will live or get up like this, only time will tell.
For now, we must be looking closely at the place whether the Flying Club implements further changes.
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Ground level
Despite this negative change, the Virgin Atlantic Flying Club still presents some great deals, especially if you can travel on an off-pick date. (You can’t actually beat 6,000 points for a transatalnic flight.)
And with transferable currencies with most major prize programs since the Flying Club Partner – including – American Express Membership Award, Built rewards, Chase the final awards, City Thank you rewards And Wells Fargo rewards – It is very easy to earn a virgin number.
However, it is always important to check Tax and duty Before you book the prize tickets through any airline program, as they can quickly eat in the budget of your journey.
