[Ends In 18 Hours!] Save 30% On Virgin Atlantic Awards, Stack With 30% Transfer Bonus For Mileage Bargains To London, Israel, And More From 5,000 Points!

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Update: This stacking deal ends on 2/28 at 5:59pm ET!

Originally posted on 2/16:

30% Off Award Sale:

Virgin Atlantic is offering 30% off select awards

• Book by 2/28 at 5:59pm ET
• Fly by 5/31
• Fly in any cabin on Virgin Atlantic between London Heathrow and Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Tampa, Washington, Antigua, Islamabad, Lahore, Mumbai, Tel Aviv and vice versa or Manchester to New York and vice versa. Also valid connecting in London between any of those cities.

Virgin Atlantic points can be transferred from several currencies (see below) and never expire. Dates changes or cancellations cost $50 ($35 if originating in UK).

Stackable 30% Transfer Bonus:

From 2/19 through 3/18, you will be able to transfer points from Citi to Virgin Atlantic with a 30% transfer bonus, so you’ll want to wait until Sunday if you have Citi points that you want to stack with this promo!

That means you can get some incredible deals between Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Tampa, Washington and Israel!

Here are just a few sample deals and comparisons to what you would need if using Virgin or Delta miles. Rates are rounded and Citi points must be transferred in increments of 1,000.

JFK to/from Tel Aviv Rates:

Here is what flights between JFK and Tel Aviv via London on Virgin Atlantic with Virgin Atlantic points or Citi points will cost with the promotion:

JFK to Tel Aviv one-way with Virgin points:
Economy: 13,300 Virgin points (10,230 Citi points) + $253
Premium: 23,400 Virgin points (18,000 Citi points) + $427
Business: 52,800 Virgin points (40,615 Citi points) + $928

Tel Aviv to JFK one-way with Virgin points:
Economy: 13,300 Virgin points (10,230 Citi points) + $234
Premium: 23,400 Virgin points (18,000 Citi points) + $205
Business: 52,800 Virgin points (40,615 Citi points) + $252

JFK to Tel Aviv round-trip with Virgin points:
Economy: 26,600 Virgin points (20,460 Citi points) + $547 ($60 more than 2 one-ways)
Premium: 46,800 Virgin points (36,000 Citi points) + $895 ($263 more than 2 one-ways)
Business: 105,600 Virgin points (81,230 Citi points) + $1,897 ($717 more than 2 one-ways)

Tel Aviv to JFK round-trip with Virgin points:
Economy: 26,600 Virgin points (20,460 Citi points) + $427 ($60 less than 2 one-ways)
Premium: 46,800 Virgin points (36,000 Citi points) + $369 ($263 less than 2 one-ways)
Business: 105,600 Virgin points (81,230 Citi points) + $464 ($716 less than 2 one-ways)

And here is what those same Virgin flights would cost when booked with Delta Skypesos without any promotions:

JFK to Tel Aviv one-way with Delta miles:
Economy: 101,000 Delta Skypesos + $57
Premium: 285,000 Delta Skypesos + $57
Business: 417,500 Delta Skypesos + $57

Tel Aviv to JFK one-way with Delta miles:
Economy: 101,000 Delta Skypesos + $99
Premium: 285,000 Delta Skypesos + $99
Business: 417,500 Delta Skypesos + $99

JFK to Tel Aviv round-trip with Delta miles:
Economy: 164,000 Delta Skypesos + $156
Premium: 300,000 Delta Skypesos + $156
Business: 897,500 Delta Skypesos + $156

Tel Aviv to JFK round-trip with Delta miles:
Economy: 164,000 Delta Skypesos + $156
Premium: 300,000 Delta Skypesos + $156
Business: 897,500 Delta Skypesos + $156

JFK to/from London Rates:

Here is what flights between JFK and London on Virgin Atlantic with Virgin Atlantic points or Citi points will cost with the promotion:

JFK to London one-way with Virgin points:
Economy: 7,000 Virgin points (5,384 Citi points) + $151
Premium: 12,200 Virgin points (9,384 Citi points) + $376
Business: 33,200 Virgin points (25,538 Citi points) + $876

London to JFK one-way with Virgin points:
Economy: 7,000 Virgin points (5,384 Citi points) + $259
Premium: 12,200 Virgin points (9,384 Citi points) + $447
Business: 33,200 Virgin points (25,538 Citi points) + $747

JFK to London round-trip with Virgin points:
Economy: 14,000 Virgin points (10,768 Citi points) + $485 ($75 more than 2 one-ways)
Premium: 24,400 Virgin points (18,768 Citi points) + $1,058 ($235 more than 2 one-ways)
Business: 66,400 Virgin points (51,076 Citi points) + $2,058 ($435 more than 2 one-ways)

London to JFK round-trip with Virgin points:
Economy: 14,000 Virgin points (10,768 Citi points) + $340 ($70 less than 2 one-ways)
Premium: 24,400 Virgin points (18,768 Citi points) + $593 ($230 less than 2 one-ways)
Business: 66,400 Virgin points (51,076 Citi points) + $1,194 ($429 less than 2 one-ways)

And here is what those same Virgin flights would cost when booked with Delta miles without any promotions:

JFK to London one-way with Delta miles:
Economy: 80,000 Delta Skypesos + $6
Premium: 120,000 Delta Skypesos + $6
Business: 375,000 Delta Skypesos + $6

London to JFK one-way with Delta miles:
Economy: 80,000 Delta Skypesos + $350
Premium: 120,000 Delta Skypesos + $447
Business: 375,000 Delta Skypesos + $747

JFK to London round-trip with Delta miles:
Economy: 56,000 Delta Skypesos + $194
Premium: 116,000 Delta Skypesos + $316
Business: 230,000 Delta Skypesos + $316

London to JFK round-trip with Delta miles:
Economy: 62,000 Delta Skypesos + $520
Premium: 120,000 Delta Skypesos + $593
Business: 245,000 Delta Skypesos + $917

London to/from Tel Aviv Rates:

Here is what flights between London and Tel Aviv on Virgin Atlantic with Virgin Atlantic points or Citi points will cost with the promotion:

London to Tel Aviv one-way with Virgin points:
Economy: 6,300 Virgin points (4,846 Citi points) + $215
Premium: 11,200 Virgin points (8,615 Citi points) + $336
Business: 19,600 Virgin points (15,076 Citi points) + $378

Tel Aviv to London one-way with Virgin points:
Economy: 6,300 (4,846 Citi points) + $71
Premium: 11,200 (8,615 Citi points) + $71
Business: 19,600 (15,076 Citi points) + $109

London to Tel Aviv round-trip with Virgin points:
Economy: 12,600 (9,692 Citi points) + $293 ($7 more than 2 one-ways)
Premium: 22,400 Virgin points (17,230 Citi points) + $414 ($7 more than 2 one-ways)
Business: 39,200 Virgin points (30,152 Citi points) + $497 ($10 more than 2 one-ways)

Tel Aviv to London round-trip with Virgin points:
Economy: 12,600+$283 ($3 less than 2 one-ways)
Premium: 22,400+$406 ($1 less than 2 one-ways)
Business: 39,200 Virgin points (30,152 Citi points) + $482 ($5 less than 2 one-ways)

And here is what those same Virgin flights would cost when booked with Delta miles without any promotions:

London to Tel Aviv one-way with Delta miles:
Economy: 25,000 Delta Skypesos + $215
Premium: N/A
Business: 42,500 Delta Skypesos + $378

Tel Aviv to London one-way with Delta miles:
Economy: 25,000 Delta Skypesos + $30
Premium: N/A
Business: 42,500 Delta Skypesos + $30

London to Tel Aviv round-trip with Delta miles:
Economy: 50,000 Delta Skypesos + $293
Premium: N/A
Business: 85,000 Delta Skypesos + $498

Tel Aviv to London round-trip with Delta miles:
Economy: 50,000 Delta Skypesos + $200
Premium: N/A
Business: 85,000 Delta Skypesos + $397

Want to earn Virgin Atlantic points?

• You can transfer AMEX, Chase, Capital One Or Citi points to Virgin Atlantic instantly at a 1:1 ratio or Marriott points at a 60K:25K ratio. 

AMEX cards with transferable Membership Rewards points include:

• AMEX Blue Business Plus
• AMEX Platinum Business
• AMEX Gold Business Card
• The Platinum Card® from American Express
• American Express® Gold Card
• AMEX Green Consumer Card
• AMEX Everyday Preferred Consumer Card
• AMEX Everyday Consumer Card

If you, a member in your household, or an authorized user has one of the following Chase cards, you can transfer points into miles:

• Chase Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card® Card has 60K signup bonus, earns 2.1 points per dollar on travel, 3.1 points per dollar on dining, streaming, and online groceries, has a $50 hotel credit, can transfer all Chase points into miles, and points are worth at least 1.3 cents each for paid travel or pay yourself back categories ($95 annual fee). Read more here.
• Chase Sapphire Reserve® has a 60K signup bonus, earns 3 points per dollar on dining/travel, has a $300 travel credit, can transfer all Chase points into miles, and points are worth at least 1.5 cents each for paid travel or pay yourself back categories ($550 annual fee with $300 travel credit). Read more here.
• Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card  earns 3 points per dollar on shipping, advertising, and travel, can transfer all Chase points into miles, and points are worth at least 1.25 cents each for paid travel or pay yourself back categories ($95 annual fee). Read more here.

Chase no-annual fee cards that are fantastic for earning points, but require one of the cards above for points transfers include:

• Ink Business Cash® Credit Card earns 5 points per dollar on cable, TV, telecom, cellular, office supply stores, and gift cards from office supply stores, plus 2 points per dollar on dining and gas ($0 annual fee). Read more here.
• Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card earns 1.5 points per dollar everywhere ($0 annual fee). Read more here.
• Chase Freedom Flex has a 20K signup bonus, plus 5 points on rotating categories, 5 points per dollar on travel purchased through the Chase Ultimate Rewards portal, and 3 points per dollar on dining and drugstores ($0 annual fee). Read more here.
• Chase Freedom Unlimited® has a signup bonus offering 3 points per dollar on up to $20K of spending in your first 12 month, afterwards earn at least 1.5 points per dollar everywhere, 5 points per dollar on travel purchased through the Chase Ultimate Rewards portal, and 3 points per dollar on dining and drugstores ($0 annual fee). Read more here.

If you or a friend has one of the following Citi cards, you can transfer points into miles:

• Citi Premier® Card has a 60,000 point bonus for spending $4,000 in 3 months, 3 points per dollar on airfare, hotels, travel agents, groceries, gas, and dining. $95 annual fee. Read more here.

Citi no-annual fee cards that are fantastic for earning points, but require one of the cards above for points transfers include:

• The Citi Double Cash® Card offers 2% cash back or 2 points per dollar spent everywhere that can be transferred into ThankYou points. If you also have a Citi Premier® Card Card you can transfer points into miles. No annual fee. Read more here.
• The Citi Custom Cash® Card offers 5 points per dollar on up to $500 in purchases in your top eligible spending category each billing cycle. This is marketed as 5% cash back, but will actually come in the form of 5 ThankYou points per dollar spent! Eligible categories include Restaurants, Gas Stations, Grocery Stores, Select Travel, Select Transit, Select Streaming Services, Drugstores, Home Improvement Stores, Fitness Clubs, and Live Entertainment. You will also get 0% APR on purchases and balance transfers for 15 months. No annual fee. Read more here.
• The Citi Rewards+® Card offering 20,000 points for spending $1,500 in 3 months. This card can’t transfer points on its own, but can transfer points if you have one of the Citi cards above. This card automatically rounds up rewards earned on every purchase to the nearest 10 points, meaning you earn 10 points on a $0.50 Amazon balance reload. Earn 2 points on $6K in annual spending at supermarkets, and a 10% points rebate when you redeem points, up to a 10K points rebate per year. If you also have a Citi Premier® Card Card you can transfer points into miles and get a 10% points rebate on transferred or redeemed miles. No annual fee. Read more here.

Capital One cards with transferable points include:

• Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card X Rewards Credit Card: Earn 75,000 bonus miles for spending $4,000 in 3 months, plus earn 2 miles per dollar spent, $300 annual travel credit, 10K anniversary bonus miles, Global Entry/Pre-Check, Capital One lounge access, Priority Pass Lounge membership, and more. Read more here.
• Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card: Earn 75,000 bonus miles for spending $4,000 in 3 months, plus 2 miles per dollar spent. Read more here.
• Capital One Spark Miles for Business: Earn 50,000 bonus miles, plus 2 miles per dollar spent.
• Capital One Spark Cash Plus: Earn up to 100,000 bonus miles, plus 2 miles per dollar spent, convertible into transferrable miles with any of the 3 cards above. Read more here.

Marriott cards with transferable points include:

• Chase Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Consumer Card
• Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card
• Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant^™ American Express^®Card
• Marriott Bonvoy Bold Card

Will you book any of these awards on sale?

HT: Davidthebest