The Bargain Bin is back - and it’s better than ever! If you’ve been stockpiling Virgin Points and wondering when to pounce, this might be your moment. Between now and early 2026, there are some seriously sharp deals hiding in plain sight. As always, we’ve been keeping a close eye on vseats.io , the go-to tool for Virgin collectors that surfaces those “wait, is that right?” redemptions across routes and cabins. Where might you be able to fly with a points redemption? From Bo

Great news - the 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. If you're a Tesco Clubcard holder and love to travel, this is your chance to score an extra 5,000 Virgin Points - and it couldn't be easier. Virgin Red is offering a bonus of 5,000 Virgin Points when you sign up for the first time to auto transfer your Tesco Clubcard points into Virgin Po

Welcome back to our Thursday Travel Tips series – where we help you turn everyday spending into extraordinary travel rewards. This week, we’re diving into one of the lesser known earning opportunities available right now – and most people don’t even realise it exists. Make your broadband work for you and earn points on switching Switching your home broadband could earn you thousands of Avios or Virgin Points in one go. If you’re paying for internet anyway (and let’s face it,

After a several-year hiatus, Virgin Atlantic is going to Cancun. Starting today - 19th October - Virgin will launch three weekly flights from London Heathrow to Mexico's Caribbean coast. If this sounds familiar, that's because it is. Virgin last flew this route pre-pandemic from Gatwick, and now they're giving it another go with Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday departures on the A350-1000. Upper Class on Virgin's A350-1000 It's currently the only direct option from Heathrow to C

Welcome back to Thursday Travel Tips – the weekly series where we share insider tricks to help you travel smarter, save money, and maximise your rewards. Today we’re focusing on a travel hack that many I swear by but most casual travellers completely overlook: Boots Click & Collect at the airport. It’s a simple switch that allows you to save money, pick up full-sized toiletries after security, and even earn Avios or Virgin Points on your order. If you’ve ever grimaced at the

Get the party hats out – the modern railway is turning 200 and Virgin is marking the occasion with a special offer. It’s a nod to the rail romantics, the daily commuters and the points-hungry adventurers who like to stretch their Virgin Points in different ways to which we would normally advocate. Until 9 October, when you redeem Virgin Points on Trains, by spending 5000, you'll get 1000 back. It’s a neat way to give yourself a small boost while saving on rail travel. Until 9

Welcome back to our Thursday Travel Tips series – where we show you how to turn everyday spending into extraordinary travel rewards. Last time, we explored how to earn Virgin Points online through Shops Away . But did you know you can also earn Virgin Points simply by paying with your card instore, including your debit card? It’s one of the most effortless ways to boost your Flying Club balance while you go about your day. The system is simple and safe How In Store Earning W

Few things in the world of travel loyalty are as frustrating as discovering your hard-earned miles or points have quietly expired. This often happens with smaller balances left over from promotions or one-off flights that you forget about, only to realise too late when you finally want to use them. When points expire, it's devastating To help you keep on top of your balances, here’s a guide for when do your airmiles and points expire for some of the most popular airline loyal

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Hello everyone, and welcome back to our Thursday Travel Tips  series – where we show you how to turn everyday spending into extraordinary travel rewards. Like the Avios store, Shops Away is a great portal for earning points on your everyday spend This week, we are looking at something many travellers overlook: Virgin Atlantic Shops Away . It is one of the simplest ways to grow your points balance, just by shopping as you normally would. Enjoying this weeks Thursday Travel Tip