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| | Virgin Atlantic Upper Class, From 23K Points | Chase just announced a 30% transfer bonus to Virgin Atlantic and there’s up to nine seats available in Upper Class. Now, let me be frank with you, most of the space is out of London and the taxes/fees are awful. | However, if you can lock in Upper Class flights on your ideal dates and on a convenient route, I would still consider this option. Additionally, if can you start your return from cities such as Amsterdam, Madrid, or Paris, you’ll need a few extra points, but you can avoid the U.K.’s Air Passenger Duty (APD) of £244. | I would also recommend prioritizing flights on their A350 and A330-900neo. | Now, let’s get into it! | Let me know if you book! |
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| | | Routes: | From London (LHR): Atlanta (ATL), Las Vegas (LAS), Los Angeles (LAX), New York (JFK), Seattle (SEA), Tampa (TPA), Toronto (YYZ), Washington (IAD) From Manchester (MAN): Atlanta (ATL), New York (JFK)
| Operating airline:Â Virgin Atlantic
Class of service:Â Upper Class (Business Class)
Dates:Â November 2026; January - April 2027
Seats available:Â 2 (up to 9)
Cabin layout: 1-2-1 (A350, A330-900neo); 1-1-1 (A333, B789)
Best ways to book (per person, one-way): | | Other Options: Delta SkyMiles, Flying Blue | Taxes/fees (per person): | | From the UK, you will be on the hook for the Air Passenger Duty (APD) fee of £244. It doesn't matter which program you use to book, this fee will be included. | Bank transfer partners: | Air France-KLM: Amex, Bilt, Capital One, Chase, Citi Delta: Amex Virgin: Amex, Bilt, Capital One, Chase, Citi
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| | | LHR-ATL
November: 10, 17
December: N/A
January: 12, 19, 26, 27
February: 2, 23
March: 2, 9 | IAD-LHR
January: 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27
February: 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 23
March: 2, 9
LHR-IAD
September: 2
October: N/A
November: 10, 17, 18, 24, 25
December: 2
January: 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27
February: 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24
March: 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17
April: 21 | JFK-LHR
January: 12, 19, 20, 26, 27
February: 2, 9, 16, 23
March: 2, 16
April: 27
May: 4
LHR-JFK
November: 4, 11, 25
December: N/A
January: 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27
February: 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24
March: 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17
April: 20, 21, 27, 28
May: 4, 5 | LAS-LHR
January: 5
LHR-LAS
January: 12, 13, 26 |
| LAX-LHR
January: 13, 26
February: 2, 23
LHR-LAX
November: 25
December: 2
January: 12, 19, 20, 26, 27
February: 2, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24
March: 2, 3, 9, 10, 17
April: 27, 28
May: 4, 5 | LHR-SEA
April: 14, 20, 27 | YYZ-LHR
April: 20, 27
May: 4
LHR-YYZ
April: 14, 20, 21, 27, 28
May: 4, 5 | ATL-MAN
January: 13, 20, 27
February: 3, 16
MAN-ATL
November: 11, 17, 18, 24, 25
December: 1, 2
January: 19, 20, 26, 27
February: 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 24
March: 3, 9, 10, 17
April: 28 | MAN-JFK
January: 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27
February: 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24
March: 2, 3, 9, 10, 17 |
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| | | Flight Experience | Virgin Atlantic has a reputation for being a fun airline with friendly crews and an amazing lounge at London Heathrow. For the best inflight experience, try to find a date with award space on Virgin's A350-1000 or A330-900neo. | The A350 has a 1-2-1 cabin layout but, unlike reverse herringbone cabin arrangement, the 2 middle seats face away from each other and toward the window seats. Their A330-900neo has a staggered 1-2-1 layout. | The A330neo will also have two Retreat Suites which have a bit more space, including an ottoman that allows your traveling companion to dine with you. You can pay extra to book these seats. | The A330-300 and Boeing 787-9 cabins are arranged in a 1-1-1 layout. Row A will provide the most privacy as Rows G and K are angled toward each other. | | How To Search | Search with Virgin Atlantic. | Select one-way or round-trip Select Upper Class Select Pay with points Select Flying From and Flying To cities Select date(s) Select number of passengers Run search
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club will put award space on hold for up to 24 hours, but you'll need to call to do so (800-862-8621).
Flying Blue will allow you to hold award space over the phone (800-375-8723) and you can include a stopover if you want to see two cities on one award. | Happy booking! |
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