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How to extend Virgin Atlantic Flying Club miles expiry date

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A traveller friend of mine has some 36,000 miles and a silver status about to expire because she hasn’t flown recently.

I telephoned Virgin Atlantic yesterday to check, because their website isn’t 100% clear regarding extension of miles.

Please note that we’re discussing miles here, not status. There’s nothing you can do about your status.

The cheapest and most effective way to extend the life of your Virgin Atlantic Flying Club miles is to logon to your account and DONATE 1,000 miles to “Free the Children”

Yes, that’s correct, not “save” the children but “free” the children!

Such activity will renew your account for another 3 years.

There are alternatives. You can buy miles but at £30 for 1,000 that’s very poor value. Or you can spend miles at Virgin Wine for example – 12,500 miles provides a £50 voucher

But we believe that the donation avenue is the most cost effective.

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Virgin Atlantic Strike Dates

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The pilots strike dates will be during a short window of time.

One week notice must be given and strikes must begin within four weeks of the ballot announcement

Thus at today, Thursday 30th June, the Virgin Atlantic pilot strikes will have to occur between: Monday 7th July and Tuesday 19th July

If you have a flight booking, there is nothing you can do until a date is announced. Unless you have a fully flexible refundable ticket, you will lose cancellation fees etc if you choose to rebook on another airline.

Also of course, a strike may even be avoided.

When, and if, strike dates are announced, the airline will attempt to provide you an alternative flight or a refund.

We’ll monitor the situation and update you, but for now, there is little you can do but wait.

Meanwhile, you can save up to £8.80 Heathrow Express Tickets – see my article here

And if you need airport parking, BAA offer the best rates and most convenient locations if you book in advance here

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