Skip to main content

Virgin Atlantic revises Flying Club program, letting members book any seat with points

Virgin Atlantic upgrades its Flying Club program

Virgin Atlantic A350-1000
Virgin Atlantic A350-1000 Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic announced a significant change to its Flying Club loyalty program this week. Now, members can use points to book any seat. Previously, only 12 seats per flight were available to club members. Additionally, there are increased reward point rates in Upper and Premium Class and new Saver reward seats. The upgrades take effect on October 30.

Virgin Atlantic Flying Club is better than ever

Virgin Atlantic A330 tail
Virgin Atlantic A330 Virgin Atlantic

With the new changes, Flying Club members can book any seat at any time. That offers customers the ultimate flexibility and more ways to use their points. Similar to standard tickets, seat pricing varies with demand. Besides that, Saver reward seats will offer thrifty pricing so that more passengers can afford a dream trip.

Recommended Videos

Saver reward seats offer the airline’s best pricing yet on thousands of flights. Priced even less than the current reward seats, they’re bookable with as little as 6,000 points for a flight to New York. 

Now, members can use their points to upgrade to a Premium or Upper Class seat from a reward or standard ticket. They can also use Upgrade or Companion vouchers on any seat. Flying Club will also increase points earned on Premium and Upper Class seats, giving members more opportunities to rack up points.

Shai Weiss, CEO, Virgin Atlantic, commented: “Our customers mean the world to us. We are flying because of them and for forty years we have existed to make their journeys safe and special. Our aim is always to do right by them and to make them smile. In our special Ruby anniversary year, we are making every single seat available for purchase with points, becoming even more rewarding for our millions of loyal Flying Club members.”

Mark Reif
Mark Reif has a passion for the outdoors and travel, and telling the stories of his experiences. He’s a lifelong…
A 16th-century mansion in Cartagena is now a serene wellness retreat
New Cartagena hotel revives 400-year-old mansion
Casa Carolina

Looking for a unique stay in Cartagena, Colombia? Step inside Casa Carolina, a newly opened luxury wellness retreat set within a meticulously restored 16th-century colonial mansion in the heart of the city’s historic Walled City. Once home to Cartagena’s first cathedral presbytery and later the storied Café de la Nueva Granada, the property weaves centuries of history into a calm, curated escape.

Original coral stone walls, towering columns, and hand-painted frescoes (some more than 400 years old) now frame 15 thoughtfully designed rooms and suites, including three grand suites. With high ceilings, breezy balconies, and artisanal touches throughout, Casa Carolina invites guests to slow down, recharge, and reconnect, both with themselves and with the cultural roots of the city.

Read more
Capital One opens flagship lounge at this East Coast hub
Capital One JFK Lounge

Today, Capital One opens its flagship lounge at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport. Located in Terminal 4, the 13,500-square-foot space is a tribute to New York City, with a focus on local vendors and NYC-inspired design. Details include a Manhattan-style bar, dining area inspired by Central Park, and 40 pieces of artwork by NYC artists. Visitors can enjoy sweeping views of the tarmac via large windows. 

Capital One brings NYC to the terminal

Read more
This European region was just named the world’s best summer vacation spot
Head to the Amalfi Coast to enjoy a true European summer vacation
Ocean view, Amalfi Coast, Italy

When summer arrives, so does the itch to book a sun-soaked getaway, and now, thanks to U.S. News & World Report’s newly released Best Vacations rankings, travelers have a clear winner for 2025’s top summer destination: Italy’s Amalfi Coast.

Earning the number one spot on the list of Best Summer Vacation Spots in the World, the Amalfi Coast was recognized for its stunning scenery, charming coastal towns, warm Mediterranean weather, and abundant options for dining, lodging, and adventure. Daytime highs often reach the 90s, perfect for those seeking a true southern European summer escape. Travelers can choose among 13 picturesque seaside towns overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea, each with its own personality and appeal.

Read more