Delta v virgin atlantic

jimmymc · 2 Jan 19, 07:41 PM

We are looking at booking a holiday on travel republic for next november and if you choose the Delta direct flights over the Virgin direct flights it is over £100 cheaper for the flights.

I do realise that Delta codeshare with virgin and it does say that it will be
using Virgin flights. It is obvious to me that they are the same flights just under different airlines! My question is would we still be able
to claim flying club miles if we booked with Delta? and is there any
advantages/disadvantages booking one airline over the other? Any info would be greatly appreciated !

THanks
Maureen

pk67 · 2 Jan 19, 10:37 PM

With that price difference I would check that the Delta flights include hold baggage. Most Delta flights appear as Basic Economy which is hand baggage only.

macadoo · 2 Jan 19, 10:55 PM

Yes you still get airmiles, we booked virgin flights with delta a couple of years ago. Booked with delta again for August and already added our flying club numbers to the booking.

Ours was cheaper with delta too, we booked main cabin so get luggage included.

Rac20 · 3 Jan 19, 12:51 AM

Do you have to pay to book seats with Delta? If you don’t that might be something else to consider.☺️

Gelatoni · 3 Jan 19, 07:39 AM

You do get VS airmiles with DL. Personally I like them both, was actually quite impressed with Delta last year. If I had to choose though just on a slim preference it would be Virgin.

Goldcoast · 3 Jan 19, 01:35 PM

We've booked flights for August, Virgin out and coming back on Delta, so is that right I can collect airmiles from the Delta leg of our journey as well?

Burgmeister · 3 Jan 19, 02:28 PM

Originally Posted by Rac20

Do you have to pay to book seats with Delta? If you don’t that might be something else to consider.☺️

You don't pay to book seats with Delta or Virgin (unless you have a basic or lite fare).

Burgmeister · 3 Jan 19, 02:29 PM

Originally Posted by Goldcoast

We've booked flights for August, Virgin out and coming back on Delta, so is that right I can collect airmiles from the Delta leg of our journey as well?

Yes you can

Burgmeister · 3 Jan 19, 02:30 PM

Originally Posted by Gelatoni

You do get VS airmiles with DL. Personally I like them both, was actually quite impressed with Delta last year. If I had to choose though just on a slim preference it would be Virgin.

When we went to NY last summer we flew out Virgin and back Delta. I preferred the Virgin flight but the Delta one was perfectly reasonable.

jimmymc · 4 Jan 19, 04:18 PM

Thanks for all replies!

Maureen

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	2 Jan 19, 10:37 PM pk67 Proud to wear my Ears
pk67 Proud to wear my Ears Join Date: Mar 06	With that price difference I would check that the Delta flights include hold baggage. Most Delta flights appear as Basic Economy which is hand baggage only.