I've got to get from LHR to GLA (or EDI) and I want to maximise my VA status earn using a partner airline. I'm VA Plat, but so far can only find BA flights on that route. Is this going to be the one occasion when I'll have to earn QF status (I'm on the bottom tier) or can anyone suggest otherwise? Thanks!
Unfortunately for you, Virgin Atlantic (Little Red) no longer fly the domestic routes. BA have monopoly unless you're prepared to fly Ryanair or EasyJet from other LON airports.
It is possible to earn Virgin Atlantic miles by taking Virgin Trains, they operate London Euston to Glasgow and London Kings Cross to Edinburgh. Don't think you'll manage to collect any status for Virgin Australia I'm afraid.
If flying via AUH isn't crazy enough, you could also fly LHR - JFK - EDI, as Delta have a seasonal service to Edinburgh, and I believe they are also starting JFK - GLA next summer.
adygry
adygry
Virgin Australia - Velocity Rewards
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VA Status Earn - LHR > GLA?
adygry
adygry
Virgin Australia - Velocity Rewards
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I've got to get from LHR to GLA (or EDI) and I want to maximise my VA status earn using a partner airline. I'm VA Plat, but so far can only find BA flights on that route. Is this going to be the one occasion when I'll have to earn QF status (I'm on the bottom tier) or can anyone suggest otherwise? Thanks!
TheRealBabushka
TheRealBabushka
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Unless you want to fly EY LHR/AUH/GLA? Points junkies have been known to do worse...
TheRealBabushka
TheRealBabushka
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Sorry LHR/AUH/EDI; EY does not fly to GLA.
Chris_PER
Chris_PER
Virgin Australia - Velocity Rewards
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Unfortunately for you, Virgin Atlantic (Little Red) no longer fly the domestic routes. BA have monopoly unless you're prepared to fly Ryanair or EasyJet from other LON airports.
Ksmith
Ksmith
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It is possible to earn Virgin Atlantic miles by taking Virgin Trains, they operate London Euston to Glasgow and London Kings Cross to Edinburgh. Don't think you'll manage to collect any status for Virgin Australia I'm afraid.
If flying via AUH isn't crazy enough, you could also fly LHR - JFK - EDI, as Delta have a seasonal service to Edinburgh, and I believe they are also starting JFK - GLA next summer.
ads086
ads086
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If you do end up having to fly, why not take out a Miles&Bonus account from Aegean. They're a OneWorld carrier with much lower status tiers than most.
virginconvert
virginconvert
Member since 18 Jul 2013
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I think you mean Star Alliance.