Virgin Atlantic extends its Caribbean flight sale

Virgin Atlantic has extended its current Caribbean sale to 21st September, which is good news as we didn’t manage to squeeze it in last week.

The headline deals are to Antigua and Barbados. Antigua (from Heathrow) and Barbados (from Heathrow or Manchester) are as low as:

• £349 in Economy
• £599 in Premium Economy
• £1,399 in Upper Class

Economy and Premium Economy deals run to 12th October. Upper Class deals run to either 30th September or 30th October, depending on which press release you read …. I am guessing 30th September to protect revenue over October half term.

‘Flight & Hotel’ deals are also available. These earn a bonus 2 Virgin Points per £1 you spend, on top of the miles from your flights.

Flight deals can be booked here. ‘Flight & Hotel’ deals can be found here, and it is also worth looking at Virgin Holidays pricing here.

Smaller discounts are available on Virgin’s other Caribbean routes.

If you were considering Jamaica, note that it has been moved to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office’s ‘do not travel’ list due to the current level of covid cases.

Even though it remains on the Amber List for quarantine reasons, most travel insurance will no longer cover you. We looked at insurance policies which can fill the gap, such as battleface, in this article.

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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.