Over the past few weeks, there has been some trepidation concerning Flying Club – the frequent flyer loyalty program of Virgin Atlantic. Flying Club is extremely popular among points and miles enthusiasts for their…
Tag: Virgin Atlantic
SAD: Virgin Atlantic To Abandon Gatwick, Retire All 747’s, Eliminate ~37% of Employees
As you already know, COVID-19 has disrupted the travel industry and many airlines are searching for funding. Richard Branson, the owner of Virgin Atlantic released a video where he stated that the airline would collapse without government support. Several days later…
Reader Question: “I’m Worried About My Frequent Flyer Miles. What Should I Do?”
The current pandemic has brought the travel industry to it’s knees and many travelers (understandably) have questions about aspects of the airline industry. 1TP subscriber Dana asks:
Fly To Africa For Less: Using Virgin Atlantic Miles to Fly on Delta (Sweet Spot)
Obtaining miles and points is easy! Redeeming miles and points is easy too! Redeeming points and miles for “great value”…well, that’s a different ball game. Redeeming points can be…
Step-By-Step: Booking An Award Flight to Peru / Machu Picchu for $70 (Round-Trip)
Recently, a blog follower from Atlanta reached out to me because she was interested in celebrating her birthday in Peru. She is planning to go in…
Unbreak My Heart: South African Airways Eliminates Sweet Spot to Africa
For those who love finding ways to use the fewest miles to travel between continents, it’s hard to beat a one-way business class ticket to Africa for only…
