Virgin Atlantic's loyalty program, Flying Club, uses "Virgin Points" as its currency. As a member of the SkyTeam alliance and with unique partnerships, understanding its points policy is valuable for travelers.
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Points Expiration Policy
Virgin Atlantic offers a straightforward and highly beneficial policy: Virgin Points earned through the Flying Club program do not expire.
This means that as long as your Flying Club account remains open and in good standing, your Virgin Points balance is safe indefinitely. There is no requirement for earning or redeeming points within a specific timeframe to keep them active.
This policy provides excellent flexibility, allowing members to save points for significant redemptions like Upper Class flights or partner awards without the worry of losing them due to inactivity.
Account Considerations
While the points themselves don't expire, Virgin Atlantic, like other programs, may reserve the right to close accounts under certain conditions (e.g., fraud, program abuse). It's always wise to keep your account details up to date. However, normal inactivity will not cause your Virgin Points to expire.
Official Policy
Confirmation of this policy can be found in this press release:
- Virgin Points Update (The non-expiration of points is a key feature).
You can collect Virgin Points through flights, transfers from partners (like Amex, Chase, Citi, Capital One, Bilt), and various non-airline partners, knowing they won't expire!
Disclaimer: Program terms and conditions can change, although Virgin Atlantic's policy of non-expiring points is a stated benefit. This guide is for informational purposes only.