Save 25% On Virgin Atlantic Awards, Stack With 30% Transfer Bonus For Mileage Bargains To London, Israel, And More From 5K Points!

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25% Off Award Sale:

Virgin Atlantic is offering 25% off awards for Virgin Atlantic flights.

• Book by 10/3 at 5:59pm ET
• Fly by 12/31
• Fly in any cabin on any Virgin Atlantic flight.

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) or a forfeiture of taxes paid, whichever is lower.

Stackable 30% Transfer Bonus:

Through 10/14, you can transfer points from Citi to Virgin Atlantic with a 30% transfer bonus!

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

Virgin does charge hefty fuel surcharges, but there are workarounds to lower than, such as booking 2 one-ways instead of a round-trip as is pointed out below.

Surcharges are much lower for flights originating in Israel, making for some real bargains for one-way or round-trip departures from there!

Here are just a few sample deals using Virgin points. 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: 14,200 Virgin points (10,923 Citi points) + $253
Premium: 25,100 Virgin points (19,308 Citi points) + $543
Business: 56,600 Virgin points (43,538 Citi points) + $1,028

Tel Aviv to JFK one-way with Virgin points:
Economy: 14,200 Virgin points (10,923 Citi points) + $234
Premium: 25,100 Virgin points (19,308 Citi points) + $205
Business: 56,600 Virgin points (43,538 Citi points) + $252

JFK to Tel Aviv round-trip with Virgin points:
Economy: 28,400 Virgin points (21,846 Citi points) + $547 ($60 more than 2 one-ways)
Premium: 50,200 Virgin points (38,615 Citi points) + $1,127 ($379 more than 2 one-ways)
Business: 113,200 Virgin points (87,076 Citi points) + $2,098 ($818 more than 2 one-ways)

Tel Aviv to JFK round-trip with Virgin points:
Economy: 28,400 Virgin points (21,846 Citi points) + $427 ($60 less than 2 one-ways)
Premium: 50,200 Virgin points (38,615 Citi points) + $369 ($379 less than 2 one-ways)
Business: 113,200 Virgin points (87,076 Citi points) + $464 ($816 less than 2 one-ways)

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: 7,500 Virgin points (5,769 Citi points) + $151
Premium: 13,100 Virgin points (10,076 Citi points) + $446
Business: 35,600 Virgin points (27,384 Citi points) + $976

London to JFK one-way with Virgin points:
Economy: 7,500 Virgin points (5,769 Citi points) + $267
Premium: 13,100 Virgin points (10,076 Citi points) + $485
Business: 35,600 Virgin points (27,384 Citi points) + $766

JFK to London round-trip with Virgin points:
Economy: 15,000 Virgin points (11,538 Citi points) + $489 ($71 more than 2 one-ways)
Premium: 26,200 Virgin points (20,153 Citi points) + $1,205 ($274 more than 2 one-ways)
Business: 71,200 Virgin points (54,769 Citi points) + $2,265 ($523 more than 2 one-ways)

London to JFK round-trip with Virgin points:
Economy: 15,000 Virgin points (11,538 Citi points) + $350 ($68 less than 2 one-ways)
Premium: 26,200 Virgin points (20,153 Citi points) + $659 ($272 less than 2 one-ways)
Business: 71,200 Virgin points (54,769 Citi points) + $1,220 ($522 less than 2 one-ways)

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: 6,700 Virgin points (5,153 Citi points) + $222
Premium: 12,000 Virgin points (9,230 Citi points) + $349
Business: 21,000 Virgin points (16,153 Citi points) + $393

Tel Aviv to London one-way with Virgin points:
Economy: 6,700 (5,153 Citi points) + $71
Premium: 12,000 (9,230 Citi points) + $71
Business: 21,000 (16,153 Citi points) + $109

London to Tel Aviv round-trip with Virgin points:
Economy: 13,400 (10,307 Citi points) + $301 ($8 more than 2 one-ways)
Premium: 24,000 Virgin points (18,461 Citi points) + $428 ($8 more than 2 one-ways)
Business: 42,000 Virgin points (32,307 Citi points) + $513 ($11 more than 2 one-ways)

Tel Aviv to London round-trip with Virgin points:
Economy: 13,400 (10,307 Citi points) + $287 ($6 less than 2 one-ways)
Premium: 24,000 Virgin points (18,461 Citi points) + $413 ($7 less than 2 one-ways)
Business: 42,000 Virgin points (32,307 Citi points) + $489 ($13 less than 2 one-ways)

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 a 60K signup bonus, earns an effective 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 1.25 cents each for paid travel ($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 has a record high 90K signup bonus and 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 has a record high 90K signup bonus and 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 X Business Card: Earn 150,000 bonus miles for spending $30,000 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, enhanced 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?

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