Virgin miles - having a blonde moment.

[alibeau]

Am I right - surely I can't be

I have 37896 flying club miles. If I buy another 3000 (£60 I think!) or acculmulate them through other means, I will have 40896. I can then use these 40000 miles to upgrade from premium economy to upper class and putting to one side the £60, I will pay £738 as opposed to £1423 (looking the prices for feb/march 2009)

Am I right?? surely not?

Any advice appreciated.....

TIA,

Ali

 

[psharrock]

Hi Ali

Yes your logic seems right, however, you need to make sure that there is availability in upper class for a miles upgrade. As these seats are limited.

Paul

 

[Jakey Rowling]

Just be aware that in order to upgrade using 40K miles, you have to have a qualifying full adult fare (W, S for PE I think). You might have a class K for the cheapest PE seat.

If you don't have this class of fare then you may have to pay extra before you can use the miles.

http://www.virgin-atlantic.com/en/gb/frequentflyer/spendmiles/upgradeandcompanionflights/index.jsp

It's a similar situation as with companion flights.

 

[alibeau]

Hi guys.

Thanks for your replies.

Jakey - when I put in my details to book a PE seat it says it is 'K' class which does not qualify. How would I go about booking a 'class' that does qualify?? and I presume I would be paying more??

How do I find out more info??

Thanks again.

Ali