Virgin Money has today launched boosted welcome bonuses on both of its Virgin Atlantic credit cards, running until 18 May 2026. If you have been thinking about picking up one of these cards, this is the strongest offer we have seen since the autumn, and a solid opportunity to build up a decent stash of Virgin Points before summer. Today we are going to break down both offers, explain who is eligible, and help you figure out which card actually makes sense for you. Why does th

Guess what is back? It's Bargain Bin time!! I've been digging through Virgin Atlantic’s wonderfully chaotic dynamic pricing to find the redemptions that are good value… and a few that absolutely aren't! Those are at the bottom of the article if you feel the need to projectile spit your tea/wine/water over your phone/tablet/laptop/however you read our wonderful updates. As always I have used vseats.io  for this article. This is not an ad, it's just my preferred way to find the

Virgin Atlantic has today confirmed what many suspected was coming, their London Heathrow to Riyadh route is done. Permanently. In an email to affected customers, the airline said: "Following the escalation in the Middle East, we have been continuously reviewing our flying programme, based on the latest intelligence and regulatory guidance, and to ensure we can operate a stable and reliable schedule, we have taken the difficult decision to cancel our services between London H

Virgin Trains Ticketing is running two offers until 19th April that are worth knowing about if you collect Virgin Points and travel by train. But before we get into it I need to clear something up. Virgin Trains Ticketing works with any operator across the UK. It's a common misconception that the booking system is only for Virgin Trains (even though Virgin Trains hasn't been a thing since 2019), but I use it where I live for South West Trains all the time. If you haven't used

Virgin Red is celebrating its fifth birthday, and to mark it, they're giving away one million Virgin Points to one lucky member. Ten runners-up will each win 100,000 Virgin Points. It costs nothing to enter, takes about 30 seconds, and the deadline is next Monday. How to enter Head over to the competition page on Virgin Red , answer one quiz question correctly, and you're in. That's it. One entry per person, and the draw closes at 23:59 on Monday 16 March 2026. Winners will b

Thinking about your next trip? If you need a little top up on the points you need then Virgin Atlantic, via Virgin Red, are offering up to 70% bonus points when you buy or gift Virgin Points. This offer runs from 25th February to 31st March 2026, so you've got a decent window to decide if it's right for you. Here's what you need to know. So, what's the deal — how many bonus Virgin Points will I get? Between 25th February and 31st March 2026, here's what you'll get: Buy fewer

We’re back in the Bargain Bin once again, rummaging through Virgin Atlantic’s dynamic pricing in search for the really good, cheap fares that we know you love, and honestly, February through April 2026 is quietly stacked. This time, we've also included some frankly laughable redemptions too with prices in the hundreds of thousands! If you’ve been sitting on a pile of Virgin Points wondering when to strike, this could be your sign. From 6,000-point economy legs to Premium retu

The ever popular Tesco Clubcard to Virgin Points bonus promotion is back for another round! Virgin/Tesco are once again giving away 5,000 Virgin Points to new auto-exchange sign-ups. But I do want to have a little moan this time... More on that at the bottom of the article. Most of you will have taken advantage of these deals before, but it's worth sharing with you in case you haven't. Perhaps you know someone who would benefit from this? If you're a Tesco Clubcard holder and

If you're trying to decide where to focus your loyalty, you've probably found yourself wondering: should I be collecting Virgin Points or Avios? Which are better? Is Avios better than Virgin Points? British Airways' Avios and Virgin Atlantic's Virgin Points represent two different philosophies: fixed-price reliability versus dynamic-pricing flexibility. By understanding these differences, you should get a better understanding of what will work for you. Let's break down which

If you’ve been meaning to set this up and haven’t quite got around to it, this is your nudge. With just one week to go, the Tesco Clubcard to Virgin Points auto-exchange bonus is about to disappear again – and it’s some of the easiest Virgin Points you’ll ever earn, they're essentially free! Virgin and Tesco are currently offering 5,000 bonus Virgin Points to anyone who signs up to auto-exchange their Tesco Clubcard points into Virgin Points for the very first time. The deadl