VS Reward flights - Please tell me about them

[miked1e]

So we have had a VS credit card for 2 years now to collect points and of course obtain reward flights.

We have spent enough for a reward flight in both years, which I believe have been extended due to the current situation.

Can anyone tell me about these...

How do they work?
What are the best way to use these?
When can they be used?
How do we find available flights?

any help greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

[Dr.JumbaJookiba]

Originally Posted by miked1e

How do they work?
What are the best way to use these?
When can they be used?
How do we find available flights?

any help greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

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How do they work? -
You choose between the three different rewards below :-

Companion Reward Ticket. Take one person with you in a reward seat:
If you’re a Silver or Gold member when you book the companion reward seat won’t cost any points.
If you’re a Red member when you book, the companion seat won’t cost any points in Economy Classic and Premium, or you’ll get a 50% reduction in the points needed for Upper.

Upgrade Voucher. Upgrade any booking by one cabin into a reward seat. Available to all tiers.

Clubhouse Pass. (Silver and Gold Flying Club members only). For one person to use in any Clubhouse worldwide when flying with Virgin Atlantic, Delta or AFKL International. No additional guests can be permitted. If you’re a Gold member, you’ll get two passes.

If you choose an Upgrade or Companion Reward Ticket, you can use it on a round trip, or upgrade two one-way flights. It’s subject to availability because they come from a limited number of seats in booking classes G, P and A only. You’ll still need to pay any taxes, fees and surcharges.

If you choose a Clubhouse Pass, it’ll be good for one entry to one Clubhouse. We’ll post it to you so make sure you leave at least two weeks before you want to use it. We won’t replace lost or stolen passes, or change the expiry date.

You can spend your reward for up to 24 months from the date it’s issued. That means you have to have booked your flights and taken the outbound flight within those 24 months. You can take the return journey afterwards.

What are the best way to use these?

Best value for money IMHO is a silver member using miles for one seat and a companion seat with the voucher. If your red I think PE to UC upgrade of either cash or miles seats.

When can they be used?

If the redemption involves mileage seats, upgrades or companion seats there must be reward seats available in the applicable classes you want to end up in.


How do we find available flights?

Either do a dummy booking for seats for points or for an easier to see overview of months of seats i recommend SeatSpy - it's £3 a month but you can cancel when you've found what you want if you don't want to keep paying.