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Virgin Atlantic Flight Schedule Changes Leave Passengers Frustrated
A frustrated Virgin Atlantic passenger has shared their disappointing experience with us at Points Well Made, of dealing with a significant flight schedule change that have left their family travel plans in disarray, highlighting ongoing concerns about airline customer service policies. The passenger, who had booked Virgin Atlantic flights to South Africa for next year, discovered that both their outbound and return flights had been changed by three hours – departing earlier

Sam
Aug 44 min read


Our Top Stories in July 2025 at Points Well Made
Starting off as Instagram only, we've bought our monthly round up to the website too, just to make sure you haven't somehow missed our...

Sam
Aug 13 min read


Cheap Maldives Flights Using Virgin Points
The Maldives are seen as one of the holy grail reward flights from the UK. Before Virgin Atlantic made every seat available to be purchased using points, availability across Virgin or British Airways was sparce. Arriving in the Maldives offers up some excellent views Well, if you're flexible with when you are willing to go, then there happen to be some relative bargains in November if you have enough Virgin Points. Virgin have recently increased the frequency of this route fr

Sam
Jul 152 min read


Starlink Now Fitted to All Qatar Airways 777's - Why Does This Matter? And, What's Next?
So Qatar Airways just knocked out an impressive upgrade - they've installed Starlink Wi-Fi on all 54 of their Boeing 777s, and they did...

Sam
Jul 112 min read


Virgin Atlantic to Launch Free Starlink Wi-Fi and Cabin Upgrades Across Fleet by 2027
Virgin Atlantic has announced plans to equip its fleet with SpaceX’s Starlink, providing passengers with free, high-speed inflight Wi-Fi beginning in 2026. The move will see the airline roll out the satellite-based connectivity across its Boeing 787s, Airbus A350s, and A330neo aircraft, marking a major step forward in passenger experience. Virgin Atlantic is setting a new standard for in-flight experience, becoming the first UK airline to announce the rollout of Starlink, the

Helena
Jul 105 min read


Virgin Pause Seoul, Oman Air to Join Avios? Emirates Downgrade Gatwick - News You May Have Missed - 6th July
In this weeks Sunday post, Virgin Atlantic pause sales of their new route to Seoul, South Korea. Oman Air join the oneworld alliance, but...

Sam
Jul 63 min read


The Most Interesting Flight I've Been On - Virgin Atlantic A330-900neo Upper Class Review - Riyadh to Heathrow
For those who have been following, this is my sixth flight on my six part, 72 hours, all points odyssey . And yes, I am well aware that this is the second flight review of the six, but it's just that g ood. Today's flight was on Virgin Atlantic's A330-900neo aircraft in Upper Class, and let me just say this, it was a pleasure to review. My Airbus A330-900neo - GVJAZ, "Billie Holiday" Booking When planning this trip, it actually all began around this route. This route to Riyad

Sam
Jun 309 min read


Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse Heathrow Review – A Stylish Pre-Flight Escape
Back in February of 1993, two momentous occasions occurred. Firstly, I was born, on the 27th of the month, which is obviously the most important moment from February 1993. But what also happened five days earlier, and really you will see how it pales in comparison, is that Virgin Atlantic opened its Clubhouse at Heathrow Airport. And while that might sound impressive, I think we can all agree it pales in comparison to my arrival! The Upper Class Wing includes a fantastic mode

Helena
Jun 245 min read


Qatar Airways Named World's Best Airline 2025 – Skytrax Awards Round-Up
The aviation industry’s most prestigious event, the 2025 World Airline Awards, unfolded in spectacular fashion on 17 June 2025 at the...

Helena
Jun 182 min read


Buy Sausages, Get Avios? Helpful Virgin Seat Tool - vseats.io, British Airways Holiday Sale - News You May Have Missed
Helpful Tool to Find Virgin Reward Seats - vseats.io vseat.io is a helpful new, free-to-use tool, which has been created to help find...

Sam
Jun 152 min read
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