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Get 40% off Virgin Atlantic flight redemptions to Miami in all classes

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If you’ve got a bit of spare time over the next few weeks, you could take advantage of a new Virgin Atlantic promotion for 40% off redemption flights from London to Miami.

Full details are on the Virgin Atlantic website here.

Note that the discount only applies to Miami and not any other Florida destinations.

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Flights in all classes are reduced by 40%:

Economy – 7500 miles each way

Premium Economy – 15000 miles each way

Upper Class – 28500 miles each way

Full taxes and charges will apply.

The travel window is very short – you must fly between 14th February and 14th March.

If you return after 14th March, you will still get the discount on the outbound flight but the return will be charged at full price.

To maximise your miles when paying the taxes, your best bet is one of the two Virgin Atlantic Reward credit cards.  These earn double miles (3 per £1 on the paid card or 1.5 per £1 on the free card) when you book at virginatlantic.com or via Virgin Holidays.  Another option is American Express Preferred Rewards Gold which offers double points – 2 per £1 – when you book flight tickets directly with an airline.

You can find out more on the Virgin Atlantic site here.

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How to earn Virgin Points from UK credit cards

How to earn Virgin Points from UK credit cards (April 2025)

As a reminder, there are various ways of earning Virgin Points from UK credit cards.  Many cards also have generous sign-up bonuses.

You can choose from two official Virgin Atlantic credit cards (apply here, the Reward+ card has a bonus of 18,000 Virgin Points and the free card has a bonus of 3,000 Virgin Points):

Virgin Atlantic Reward+ Mastercard

18,000 bonus points and 1.5 points for every £1 you spend Read our full review

Virgin Atlantic Reward Mastercard

3,000 bonus points, no fee and 1 point for every £1 you spend Read our full review

You can also earn Virgin Points from various American Express cards – and these have sign-up bonuses too.

American Express Preferred Rewards Gold is FREE for a year and comes with 20,000 Membership Rewards points, which convert into 20,000 Virgin Points.

SPECIAL OFFER: Until 27th May 2025, the sign-up bonus on the ‘free for a year’ American Express Preferred Rewards Gold card is increased from 20,000 Membership Rewards points to 30,000 points. Points convert 1:1 into Avios (30,000 Avios!) and many other programmes. Some people may see even higher personalised offers. Click here to apply.

American Express Preferred Rewards Gold

Your best beginner’s card – 30,000 points, FREE for a year & four airport lounge passes Read our full review

The Platinum Card from American Express comes with 50,000 Membership Rewards points, which convert into 50,000 Virgin Points.

SPECIAL OFFER: Until 27th May 2025, the sign-up bonus on American Express Platinum is increased from 50,000 Membership Rewards points to a huge 80,000 points. Points convert 1:1 into Avios (80,000 Avios!) and many other programmes. Some people may see even higher personalised offers. Click here to apply.

The Platinum Card from American Express

80,000 bonus points and great travel benefits – for a large fee Read our full review

Small business owners should consider the two American Express Business cards. Points convert at 1:1 into Virgin Points.

American Express Business Platinum

50,000 points when you sign-up and an annual £200 Amex Travel credit Read our full review

American Express Business Gold

20,000 points sign-up bonus and FREE for a year Read our full review

Click here to read our detailed summary of all UK credit cards which earn Virgin Points. 

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Comments (35)

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  • IndiaCharlie says:
    10 Feb10 February 03:05

    O/t just has a BA email offering bonus 1500 avios for a 3 day Avis rental.

  • A says:
    10 Feb10 February 04:24

    How are Virgin dealing with infant redemptions these days? Last time I tried to use some miles in Upper Class it was a non-starter with our 6 month old.

    • Rob says:
      10 Feb10 February 08:30

      I was told that if you call them they can work around the current problem …. not heard anything on this recently though I admit.

      • Gomigo says:
        10 Feb10 February 08:44

        It is still 10% of full fare for infants and they cannot be booked on miles redemption. I tried for Cancun route and ended up booking BA finally.

    • DTB says:
      10 Feb10 February 10:43

      10% of lowest ticket price in travel class you are in

      paid £250 in September which sounds about right based on a £2.5k upper class ticket to Miami. Only problem is whilst our tickets can be easily cancelled and miles returned for £25 change fee, the infant ticket is non refundable

    • Anna says:
      10 Feb10 February 19:02

      Ridiculous charges for infants given that they don’t get a seat, meal or baggage allowance.

  • Concerto says:
    10 Feb10 February 05:58

    Strange, that’s high season in Florida and cruise season. I would have thought the flights were packed full.

    • Anna says:
      10 Feb10 February 07:29

      That occurred to me, unless cruise itineraries are still disrupted from Hurricane Irma.

    • APPL says:
      10 Feb10 February 08:50

      I have flown LHR-MIA with them couple of weeks ago. They were giving away 75 return economy tickets for £50. Outbound had to be taken next day, and return 2 days later.
      There were only 76 people on the outbound on the A330.
      Return was nearly full in economy, but they were offering upgrades to UC for ~£900.

      • Ali says:
        11 Feb11 February 20:34

        I presume this was the waterloo promotion…that must mean only one poor soul had purchased a cash fare on the outbound leg and the remaining 75 had won the competition?!!!

  • Gemma says:
    10 Feb10 February 07:51

    My mums just flown back and the plane was empty. I thought this offer was flying co only?

  • TripRep says:
    10 Feb10 February 08:17

    Struggling to fill the plane?

    Astonishing good value especially if it can be combined with Virgin Black Amex PE Upgrade vouchers.

  • Matt b says:
    10 Feb10 February 08:25

    Some availability on my preferred dates, haven’t been to Miami for almost 30 years! Is it recommended? When we in Orlando last year we spoke to a few families who drove down and hated it. Hotels look to be pricey, Im looking at 6 nights.

    • Mike L says:
      10 Feb10 February 08:38

      We were there last April for 3 nights pre cruise (stayed at the Cavalier hotel on Ocean drive lovely hotel) Eating out is very expensive. We were $119 for one starter, 2 main courses, water and 2 cocktails. Dollar rate then was 1.25, (much better now). Best value was Uber, very reasonable to get around.

    • Adey says:
      10 Feb10 February 08:50

      There’s lots to do in Miami. I highly recommend it. There are plenty of different neighbourhoods, you don’t have to stay in South Beach. I usually stay in the Brickell Ave area.

      (In fact, I’d be most wary of South Beach.- need to do your research; it’s changed a lot over the years. I’ve stayed in some ostensibly high end hotels there where each room was rammed with students (400+USD/night is affordable with 6 plus sharing….).

      • Mike L says:
        10 Feb10 February 09:10

        Why would you be so wary of south beach ? Miami is no different to any major city – it has its fair share of crime and violence but south beach is where most people want to visit. We didn’t witnesss any crime while we were there and never felt threatened or intimidated. The open top bus tours are great and the Bayside marketplace is a lovely location with shops and some good restaurants. The Thriller speedboat tour is fantastic excursion (departs from Bayside marketplace – book through trip advisor) Beaches are incredible and it’s a beautiful location. Our hotel was pretty reasonable (all things considered) but you pay a premium to be in the heart of the action. It suits many but not all.

    • Leo says:
      10 Feb10 February 12:42

      I think Miami is okay if you are a youngster who wants to party. Otherwise I can’t really see the attraction. Beach nice but packed like the Costas. I wouldn’t rush back. Very little in the way of culture imho. Enjoyed the PAMM. That was it.

  • Clive says:
    10 Feb10 February 09:23

    Could the discount be because they will use the temporary Air Berlin aircraft on this route?

  • Matt b says:
    10 Feb10 February 09:51

    If I book today for an outbound flight in less than 7 days can I cancel and get all my miles and taxes/fees back bar the £30 cancellation fee? The t&C’s seem vague and googling suggests they have changed a lot over past few years.

    • Alan says:
      10 Feb10 February 13:23

      We have recently cancelled 3 reward seats on a return to JFK and had the points and fees (-£90) refunded no problem.

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