In light of British Airways' recent changes to elite status qualification, Virgin Atlantic has launched a new status match + challenge promotion.
Once you meet the qualifications, your new elite status will be valid for 12 months. Since Virgin Atlantic is now part of SkyTeam, you'll also have benefits when many partner airlines.
If you have mid-tier or top-tier status with any of the following 12 airlines, you are eligible to participate: American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, El Al, Emirates, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Lufthansa, Pakistan International Airline, Singapore Airlines, South African Airways, or United Airlines.
How It Works
Direct link to status match offer
Earn Up To 10K Bonus Points
If you book a round-trip Upper Class ticket by February 18, 2024, you can earn 10,000 bonus Virgin points. You can also earn 5,000 bonus points for premium economy or 2,000 bonus points for economy.
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