DC Partner: Virgin : Earning and spending on VS ends 31 Aug 2012

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Jul 9, 2012, 8:28 am

#31

BristolTraveller

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dunas_dog

Has it now been confirmed that you cannot redeem (only earn) destination miles on non Star Alliance partners (Virgin, Qatar, Transaero and Jet Airways)? From bmi website it no longer seems possible as only bmi operated flights show under "Spend your miles". So from Edinburgh for example can only redeem to Brussels, Copenhagen, Manchester and Zurich.

That looks like it's handling redemptions for bmi Regional flights, which I think is the plan for the future. The call centre might be able to do the other routes.

Jul 13, 2012, 4:06 pm

#32

jdbelfast

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Originally Posted by CheeseToastie

The partner redemption table is still there and nothing has been announced about withdrawal (I would guess it won't be long though).

Link no longer works. Looks like partner flights now gone

Jul 14, 2012, 1:04 am

#33

layz

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Originally Posted by jdbelfast

Link no longer works. Looks like partner flights now gone

Don't assume broken website = awards gone. This is bmi after all, the list of hotel partners disappeared and then reappeared recently

I can't see them lasting much longer though.

Jul 14, 2012, 2:56 am

#34

CheeseToastie

Join Date: Aug 2009

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The link still works but only when you're logged out. If you use it while logged in you just get to the home page.

In fact I can't find a route to this table at all while logged in. I'll miss bmi.

Jul 17, 2012, 1:55 pm

#35

Roger

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Originally Posted by VS

For new reward bookings please contact your local Flying Club helpline to check availability. Travel must be completed on or before 31 August 2012.

http://www.virgin-atlantic.com/en/gb...bfSubmit1.x=25

If reciprocated, my proposed VS flights in 2013 bookd with DC miles will not materialise.

Jul 17, 2012, 4:13 pm

#36

Jetstreamer

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Originally Posted by Roger

Drop dead date is 31 August 2012.

In his blog, Raffles reports the VS/BD relationship will end on 31.08.2012. The VS website says that all redemptions must be flown by 31.08.2012.

http://headforpoints.com/2012/07/17/...gust/#comments

http://www.virgin-atlantic.com/en/gb...bfSubmit1.x=25

If reciprocated, my proposed VS flights in 2013 bookd with DC miles will not materialise.

That is only for new bookings. For existing bookings it says

Quote:

All existing reward bookings on bmi for travel on or after 1 September 2012 will be honoured.

Jul 18, 2012, 2:05 am

#37

Roger

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Originally Posted by Jetstreamer

That is only for new bookings. For existing bookings it says

Of course it does, but read on. It also says:

Quote:

Originally Posted by VFC

For new reward bookings please contact your local Flying Club helpline to check availability. Travel must be completed on or before 31 August 2012.

Nothing from bmi yet. Has anybody told them?

Jul 18, 2012, 4:14 am

#38

GoldCircle

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Roger

Nothing from bmi yet. Has anybody told them?

There is no 'them' any more. It's all BA now.

There is an 'us' though and I'm sure BA will let us know in the next monthly update, if such a change is coming.

Jul 18, 2012, 4:43 am

#39

Roger

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Quote:

Originally Posted by GoldCircle

There is no 'them' any more. It's all BA now.

Of course, though I was happy to receive an e-mail on Tuesday from a specific individual at 'British Midland Airways Limited trading as bmi, is registered in England and Wales, with registered number: 464648 and registered office: Donington Hall, Castle Donington, Derby, East Midlands, DE74 2SB' about an existing redemption booking.

In any event, Raffles spotted the change with VS and alerted us promptly. Assuming reciprocity and waiting for BA (and there was no mention of this in today's e-mail from BA) could mean a very short window to redeem and fly VS using DC miles.

Jul 18, 2012, 6:10 am

#40

GoldCircle

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Of course, by 'them', I was referring to the Diamond Club front of house team - Keeley, Joanna, G******, N**** and D**.

A*** and K**** remain looking after the systems.

Jul 31, 2012, 5:28 pm

#41

lifebuoy

Join Date: May 2008

Posts: 39

Hi

Yesterday I booked a VS Upper Flight to JFK in April 2013 so I can confirm bmi are still allowing Diamond Club redemptions on VS

Mark

Aug 3, 2012, 6:23 am

#42

CheeseToastie

Join Date: Aug 2009

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I see there's a new FAQ on the website which confirms VS becomes an ex-partner after 31 Aug.

EDIT: the link only seems to work when you're logged in. Sigh.

Aug 3, 2012, 11:09 am

#43

jbfield

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Flybmi Earning Table now states

Quote:

Flights with Airline Partners

Please Note: From 1 September 2012 Diamond Club members will no longer be able to earn destinations miles on flights with Virgin Atlantic.

https://www.flybmi.com/bmi/en-gb/loy...s/flights.aspx

Aug 3, 2012, 6:09 pm

#44

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VS FAQs

I have a future booking on a non-Star Alliance partner (Virgin, Qatar, Transaero and Jet Airways). Will this earn destinations miles?
Bookings on non-Star Alliance partners (Virgin, Qatar, Transaero and Jet Airways) will continue to earn destinations miles. Please note, from 1 September 2012 you can no longer earn destinations miles on any bookings with partner airline Virgin Atlantic.

As a Diamond Club member, can I continue to earn destinations miles when I fly with airline partner Virgin Atlantic?
From 01 September 2012 you can no longer earn destinations miles on any bookings with partner airline Virgin Atlantic.

I have a future booking for travel with Virgin Atlantic. Will this be honoured and will I earn destinations miles as a Diamond Club member?
All future bookings, booked before 31 August 2012 with Virgin Atlantic will be honoured and you will continue to earn destinations miles until 31 August 2012. Please note from 01 September 2012 Diamond Club members will no longer be able to earn or spend destinations miles on flights with Virgin Atlantic.

I have a future redemption booking for travel with Virgin Atlantic, will this be honoured?
Any flight redemption bookings made before 31 August 2012 will be honoured. Please note from 01 September 2012 Diamond Club members will no longer be able to earn or spend destinations miles on flights with Virgin Atlantic.

I have a redemption booking with Virgin Atlantic which I need to amend. What should I do?
Until 31 August 2012, you are able to change your redemption booking by contacting the Diamond Club service centre. From 01 September 2012, unfortunately you will be unable to make any changes to an existing redemption booking that you have with Virgin Atlantic.

I have a redemption booking with Virgin Atlantic which I need to cancel. What should I do?
If you wish to cancel your redemption booking with Virgin Atlantic please contact the Diamond Club service centre.

Aug 3, 2012, 6:11 pm

#45

futureshock

Join Date: Sep 2009

Posts: 18

Claiming and spending VS miles

Hi, hope someone can help.

I have 6 x return VS flights to Orlando (from a return flight yesterday) to claim back before the end of August, is the best way to expedite this to call DC office? The outbound flight from a few weeks ago hasn't been credited yet.

Also can I book VS flights with the credited miles for travel after 31st August and would this still be through ICC?

Many thanks

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