Virgin Atlantic Miles Credit Cards - UK
| Virgin Atlantic has credit cards available for its frequent flyer "Flying Club" members who reside in the UK. By spending on the card you can earn Flying Club Miles and gain extra bonuses such as flight upgrades and companion tickets. |
Let's take an overview of the 2 Virgin Atlantic miles credit cards available in association with American Express, issued by MBNA:
| Virgin Atlantic White Card |
| No Annual Fee, 2.75% forex fee |
| 1 Flying Club Mile for every £1 spent |
| Double Flying Club Miles when spending direct with Virgin Atlantic / Virgin Holidays / Regus |
| 3,000 bonus miles on first spend within 90 days |
| Travel Accident Insurance £250,000 when booking travel with the card |
| Spend
£10K on the card and you get Premium Economy Reward Upgrade (up to 2 per
year) Spend £15K on the card and you get a Complimentary Companion Ticket (subject to fare restrictions) |
| Virgin Atlantic Black Card |
| £115 Annual Fee, 2.75% forex fee |
| 2 Flying Club Miles for every £1 spent |
| 4 Flying Club Miles when spending £1 with Virgin Atlantic / Virgin Holidays / Regus |
| 6,000 bonus miles on first spend |
| Complimentary Regus businessworld gold membership |
| Travel Accident Insurance £250,000 when booking travel with the card |
| Complimentary
Companion Reward Ticket if spending £7,500 annually (subject to fare restrictions) Premium Economy Reward Upgrade on £5K annual spend (up to 2 per year) |
Examples of standard round trip redemption rates from London using Flying Club miles in economy, premium economy and upper class, respectively:
Dubai
40,000 / 60,000 / 80,000
Delhi 50,000 / 75,000 / 100,000
New York 29,500
/ 59,500 / 90,000
Barbados 50,000 / 75,000 / 100,000
Cape Town 50,000 /
75,000 / 100,000
Hong Kong 60,000 / 72,000 / 100,000
Sydney 105,000 / 126,000
/ 180,000
But watch out for reward seat reduction special offers which can lower the amount of miles needed.
Always read the various terms and conditions before applying for any frequent flyer miles credit card. Pay full balances off every month. Consider speaking to a qualified financial advisor.
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