MR (USA) to Virgin America (VX) 25% bonus to 10.10.2016 + status offer to 10.31.2016
MR (USA) to Virgin America (VX) 25% bonus to 10.10.2016 + status offer to 10.31.2016
Sep 9, 2016, 12:46 am
#2
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 540
.There's also this:
Special Offer
Receive Gold Status if you transfer 80,000+ Membership Rewards points through 10/31/16.
Sep 9, 2016, 1:58 am
#3
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: San Francisco
Programs: Amex MR, SPG Gold, HHonors Gold, AS MVP
Posts: 518
I believe you mean Virgin America or at least that's what's showing up for me. The math is also a bit off as it's a 25% bonus (125 instead of the normal 100 for 200 MR) .
There's also this:
Special Offer
Receive Gold Status if you transfer 80,000+ Membership Rewards points through 10/31/16.
.There's also this:
Special Offer
Receive Gold Status if you transfer 80,000+ Membership Rewards points through 10/31/16.
Sep 9, 2016, 8:49 am
#4
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Transfer points to Virgin America Elevate® Loyalty Program
200:100 = Standard transfer ratio
200:125 = Promotional ratio
It is not entirely clear if the transfer bonus portion of the offer runs to the end of October, or only the status portion.
200:100 = Standard transfer ratio
200:125 = Promotional ratio
125 Elevate points = 200 Membership Rewards points. Membership Rewards points must be transferred in increments of 200.
Special Offer
Receive Gold Status if you transfer 80,000+ Membership Rewards points through 10/31/16. Terms apply.
See Special Offer Terms.*
* Special Offer Terms & Conditions
Offer only valid for existing Virgin America
Elevate® Loyalty Program members or new
members who enroll in the Elevate program
by September 30, 2016
Special Offer
Receive Gold Status if you transfer 80,000+ Membership Rewards points through 10/31/16. Terms apply.
See Special Offer Terms.*
* Special Offer Terms & Conditions
Offer only valid for existing Virgin America
Elevate® Loyalty Program members or new
members who enroll in the Elevate program
by September 30, 2016
Sep 9, 2016, 11:56 am
#5
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 102
I'm thinking about going to Australia next year. Would redeeming on virgin america using virgin Australia be good for 4-6 people? How's their availability on partner rewards? Could do a mix flight class but most would be economy.
I skimmed the vx thread but most people were going to destinations other than Australia.
I have approx 215k in MR , 200k in avios, 145k in chase (plus 100k pending CSR).
https://www.virginamerica.com/cms/el.../redeem-points
shows 40k/80k round trip from lax
Thanks in advance.
I skimmed the vx thread but most people were going to destinations other than Australia.
I have approx 215k in MR , 200k in avios, 145k in chase (plus 100k pending CSR).
https://www.virginamerica.com/cms/el.../redeem-points
shows 40k/80k round trip from lax
Thanks in advance.
Sep 9, 2016, 12:47 pm
#6
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: San Francisco
Programs: Amex MR, SPG Gold, HHonors Gold, AS MVP
Posts: 518
I'm thinking about going to Australia next year. Would redeeming on virgin america using virgin Australia be good for 4-6 people? How's their availability on partner rewards? Could do a mix flight class but most would be economy.
I skimmed the vx thread but most people were going to destinations other than Australia.
I have approx 215k in MR , 200k in avios, 145k in chase (plus 100k pending CSR).
https://www.virginamerica.com/cms/el.../redeem-points
shows 40k/80k round trip from lax
Thanks in advance.
I skimmed the vx thread but most people were going to destinations other than Australia.
I have approx 215k in MR , 200k in avios, 145k in chase (plus 100k pending CSR).
https://www.virginamerica.com/cms/el.../redeem-points
shows 40k/80k round trip from lax
Thanks in advance.
Quick check on Delta's website shows good availability in June on VA's LAX-SYD flight for four in Y. (Didn't check other routes or dates.) Also appears to be much cheaper to book via VX, even before the transfer bonus. (160k Skypesos RT)
Edit: Oh, whoops. Looks like you need to find space priced at the lowest level (90k in DL miles), which does look to be available on some routes in July, but not nearly as abundant as I thought.
Last edited by taliesin; Sep 9, 2016 at 1:06 pm Reason: Corrected bad info
Sep 9, 2016, 4:04 pm
#8
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Mountain View, CA (near SJC and SFO)
Programs: Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold, IHG Platinum, and no status whatsoever on the airlines (!)
Posts: 468
Thoughts on whether such a transfer makes sense overall?
If one assumes a VX point's worth 2.4 cents (around what I've read across the web), then you're getting 1.5 cents value per Amex point, which doesn't seem all that great. But maybe VX Gold is worth it depending on one's interests and needs? (at a cost of 80K points, or realistically $800-$1600USD)
If one assumes a VX point's worth 2.4 cents (around what I've read across the web), then you're getting 1.5 cents value per Amex point, which doesn't seem all that great. But maybe VX Gold is worth it depending on one's interests and needs? (at a cost of 80K points, or realistically $800-$1600USD)
Sep 9, 2016, 4:16 pm
#9
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You are not redeeming 80,000 points for the status. You still have them in your VX account to use for travel.
Sep 9, 2016, 8:08 pm
#10
Join Date: May 2015
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https://www.virginamerica.com/cms/el...r/member-guide
Membership Benefit Year
The Elevate Status Benefit Year runs from January 1st to February 28th.
Your Benefit year runs from the time you qualify during the initial qualification year, and through to the end of the following full calendar year.
If you do not re-qualify for Elevate Status in a subsequent Membership Qualification Year, your Elevate Status Benefits will expire on February 28th after the end of the Elevate Status Benefit year.
For example, if you earn 20,000 status Points or 15 segments between August 8 and December 31 2012, you will earn Elevate Silver Status for the remainder of 2012 as well as for the full 2013 Membership Benefit Year. If you do not re-qualify for the 2014 Membership Benefit Year, your Elevate Silver Status will expire on February 28. 2014.
Membership Benefit Year
The Elevate Status Benefit Year runs from January 1st to February 28th.
Your Benefit year runs from the time you qualify during the initial qualification year, and through to the end of the following full calendar year.
If you do not re-qualify for Elevate Status in a subsequent Membership Qualification Year, your Elevate Status Benefits will expire on February 28th after the end of the Elevate Status Benefit year.
For example, if you earn 20,000 status Points or 15 segments between August 8 and December 31 2012, you will earn Elevate Silver Status for the remainder of 2012 as well as for the full 2013 Membership Benefit Year. If you do not re-qualify for the 2014 Membership Benefit Year, your Elevate Silver Status will expire on February 28. 2014.
Sep 10, 2016, 8:54 am
#11
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Los Angeles California
Posts: 1,395
To start with I have 0 points in my BA Avios and VX Elevate accounts. My goal is to travel LAX - HNL return end of March (4 passengers) . I do have 110,000 Amex MR points in my account. I am not sure how to strategize getting awards tickets for my travel.
I have called BA 2 days back and they said there is no rewards availability for Mar 31 - April 8 , 2017 ...but asked me to call frequently. Now , should I stick to BA or call VX also? I dont see a link where I can check availability from LAX - HNL on either websites.
any help would be appreciated? Once I get availability , I understand I can xfer the MR points and see them instantly in the airline website.
I have called BA 2 days back and they said there is no rewards availability for Mar 31 - April 8 , 2017 ...but asked me to call frequently. Now , should I stick to BA or call VX also? I dont see a link where I can check availability from LAX - HNL on either websites.
any help would be appreciated? Once I get availability , I understand I can xfer the MR points and see them instantly in the airline website.
Sep 10, 2016, 9:11 am
#12
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BA does not fly between LAX and HNL, but the website will search for partner flights on the route. However, it may be simpler to search on aa.com. You must find MileSAAver availability, ignore AAnytime seats and ignore the number of AAdvanatge miles which would be required. If you find MileSAAver seats on aa.com, call BAEC to book.
Sep 10, 2016, 9:19 am
#13
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Location: Los Angeles California
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BA does not fly between LAX and HNL, but the website will search for partner flights on the route. However, it may be simpler to search on aa.com. You must find MileSAAver availability, ignore AAnytime seats and ignore the number of AAdvanatge miles which would be required. If you find MileSAAver seats on aa.com, call BAEC to book.
Sep 10, 2016, 9:44 am
#14
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Sep 10, 2016, 10:06 am
#15
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got it. thanks for tip..really new to this :-) apart from AA , how about Hawaiian air which is also a partner? can I check avails on hawaiian ?