The long-awaited opening of the new pier at Manchester Airport’s Terminal 2 is likely to be the biggest UK airport development this year. In terms of airport lounges, the plans are hazy. Virgin .....

The long-awaited opening of the new pier at Manchester Airport’s Terminal 2 is likely to be the biggest .....

27 Mar 202127 March 2021 by Rob Burgess • 31 comments

News in brief: Virgin Atlantic economy discounts to the United States Virgin Atlantic is discounting economy flights to New York, Miami and Los Angeles this week. You will save £27-£31 depending on .....

News in brief: Virgin Atlantic economy discounts to the United States Virgin Atlantic is discounting economy .....

24 Mar 202124 March 2021 by Rob Burgess • 13 comments

Virgin Flying Club has brought back its partnership with Morrisons supermarkets. You will earn points in Virgin Flying Club for every £1 you spend in-store at Morrisons. Full details are here. You .....

Virgin Flying Club has brought back its partnership with Morrisons supermarkets. You will earn points in .....

18 Mar 202118 March 2021 by Rob Burgess • 99 comments

News in brief: Virgin Atlantic hosting a lockdown quiz for charity Virgin Atlantic is holding a lockdown quiz on Thursday 25th March – and you are invited. A range of prizes are up for grabs, .....

News in brief: Virgin Atlantic hosting a lockdown quiz for charity Virgin Atlantic is holding a lockdown quiz .....

16 Mar 202116 March 2021 by Rob Burgess • 35 comments

For much of 2020 and Q1 of 2021, hotel booking site Rocketmiles has been running an EXCELLENT ‘first user’ promotion which can earn you 5,500+ easy Avios, Virgin Flying Club or other .....

For much of 2020 and Q1 of 2021, hotel booking site Rocketmiles has been running an EXCELLENT ‘first .....

15 Mar 202115 March 2021 by Rob Burgess • 55 comments

According to a Sky News report, see here, Virgin Atlantic is close to completing an additional £160 million fundraising. It is believed that Sir Richard Branson will lend another £100 million, with .....

According to a Sky News report, see here, Virgin Atlantic is close to completing an additional £160 million .....

15 Mar 202115 March 2021 by Rob Burgess • 21 comments

Virgin Holidays is offering an extra £100 off ‘flight and hotel’ packages this weekend. For bookings made by 16th March, for travel by 30th September, you can save £100 with code .....

Virgin Holidays is offering an extra £100 off ‘flight and hotel’ packages this weekend. For .....

14 Mar 202114 March 2021 by Rob Burgess • 24 comments

One of the most interesting elements about the new Virgin Red loyalty programme is its suite at the AO Arena in Manchester. Our introductory article on Virgin Red is here if you are not already a .....

One of the most interesting elements about the new Virgin Red loyalty programme is its suite at the AO Arena .....

12 Mar 202112 March 2021 by Rob Burgess • 12 comments

The launch of the Barclays Avios Rewards programme last week is a substantial boost for the solo traveller. When paired with a Virgin Flying Club Reward or Reward+ credit card, you will receive two .....

The launch of the Barclays Avios Rewards programme last week is a substantial boost for the solo traveller. .....

10 Mar 202110 March 2021 by Rob Burgess • 85 comments

A Head for Points reader has won his case with the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) against Virgin Money, and the way they applied the annual fee on his Reward+ credit card. For background …. .....

A Head for Points reader has won his case with the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) against Virgin Money, and .....

9 Mar 20219 March 2021 by Rob Burgess • 99 comments

The timetable for the reopening of Terminal 3 keeps slipping back, unsurprisingly. When we attended the Virgin Atlantic Boeing 747 farewell event before Christmas, the airline was hoping to be back .....

The timetable for the reopening of Terminal 3 keeps slipping back, unsurprisingly. When we attended the Virgin .....

8 Mar 20218 March 2021 by Rob Burgess • 35 comments

Best Western is the most recent major hotel chain to become a British Airways partner.  Whilst you have been able to earn Avios for the past couple of years, many people still seen unaware of the .....

Best Western is the most recent major hotel chain to become a British Airways partner.  Whilst you have .....

7 Mar 20217 March 2021 by Rob Burgess • 28 comments

Virgin Atlantic is introducing charges for some Economy seating as it aligns its policies with those of its North American joint venture partners Delta Air Lines, KLM and Air France. The bottom line, .....

Virgin Atlantic is introducing charges for some Economy seating as it aligns its policies with those of its .....

4 Mar 20214 March 2021 by Rob Burgess • 26 comments

Virgin Atlantic is returning its Upper Class meal service to something resembling normality. Effective immediately, individually plated meals are returning to Upper Class, along with welcome drinks. .....

Virgin Atlantic is returning its Upper Class meal service to something resembling normality. Effective .....

2 Mar 20212 March 2021 by Rob Burgess • 24 comments