Virgin Atlantic Combi Fares, has anyone booked one of these?

[Samaya]

Sorry if this has been discussed before, but has anyone booked the following Flying Club offer with Virgin and if so was it good enough for you to consider using it again?

Virgin Atlantic is now offering Flying Club members a fare which is a combination of one way Virgin Atlantic mileage reward and any Premium Economy or any Economy fares, meaning more options to redeem your miles.

Here's what's stated on their web site..........

Not only will you only need half the miles to start enjoying rewards flights - but you'll have greater choice. As you can look for reward availability in any cabin on either leg, the half you pay for is the Premium Economy or the Economy fare* (which is less than a usual one way flight).

The CombiFare can only be booked via the Flying Club helpline.

The Flying Club reward cannot combine with an Upper Class fare* (only a Premium Economy or an Economy fare*).

Flying Club members cannot use a companion reward with this fare type. Members can use a one way upgrade if the published sector is a qualifying Premium Economy or Economy booking class (subject to availability).


Qualifying classes:

Premium Economy: W,S,K
Economy:Y,B,R,L,U,M,E,Q,X,N,O

*Except Miles Plus money fares

 

[Netty]

I did look into it for our trip this year, I phoned the flying club and gave all our details on our flights, the deal worked out so expensive it isn't worth doing, and it doesn't give you more options to use your miles its quite the opposite!

 

[ChipnDaleRule]

Is it me or is Virgin Flying Club beyond complicated!
I wish someone would produce an Idiots Guide to Virgin Airmiles
To get the very best out of your hard earned miles seems to be almost impossible