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26 Sep 20, 02:14 PM |
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Booking return flights
Do a lot of people book their outward flight when it becomes available then book the return 2 or 3 weeks later when that comes out
Is it more expensive to book 2 separate flights than return flights |
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26 Sep 20, 02:46 PM |
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Just been through all the maths of it myself. I've opted to keep the two single flights as I had two companion vouchers and wanted to apply both. You can't use two companion vouchers on a return flight.
A lot of the difference in taxes between singles vs a return depends on what class you fly in. However, VA will allow you to convert an outbound one-way to a return to save on these taxes (which is great provided you don't want to use two companion vouchers)
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26 Sep 20, 03:13 PM |
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Yes we have 1 companion flight available. 2 adults going.
Do you have to contact virgin by phone to book the outward flight or can you book it online then 2 weeks later contact them to convert it to a return using the companion reward Edited at 03:15 PM. |
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26 Sep 20, 03:19 PM |
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I would give them a call as they can make a note that you want to call and convert it to a return in 2 week's time. You can't apply the voucher online - it has to be done by the call centre. It took me 40 mins to get through to Flying Club on Wednesday evening at 5pm.
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26 Sep 20, 03:26 PM |
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26 Sep 20, 03:35 PM |
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I know with reward flights you can book the outbound and then add the inbound at a later date, it saves about $150 for 2 people.
Can I ask out of interest whats changed your mind about using virgin again?
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26 Sep 20, 04:23 PM |
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26 Sep 20, 04:33 PM |
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I don't think you'd have enough points to do that?
Not sure how they would apply a companion voucher if flying in different classes there and back. Assuming you are flying off-peak, they may perhaps charge you 60k for your return ticket (12.5k out, 47.5k back), your partner's outgoing may be 0 miles, but you would have to pay 50% of the upper class mileage back. You'll possibly be 8-9k miles short
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26 Sep 20, 04:41 PM |
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Dont blame you Mike,
If you do t have enough points for UC, see if the companion can be used as an upgrade for PE, as you would only spend 22,500 for a PE one way. The Virgin staff are really helpful
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26 Sep 20, 04:41 PM |
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Was trying to get an idea of costs so I priced up a flight for us both in June. I think it may be comparable to sept This is the details the virgin rep worked out Edited at 04:45 PM. |
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