RocketMiles adds Virgin America
Jun 20, 2013, 1:31 pm
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RocketMiles adds Virgin America
Just got an email from both the CEO (responding to my email where I commented I wanted them added), and the general announcement email that RocketMiles is adding Virgin America to their supported partners:
The structure for them is a little different, as it appears to be starting lower (500 vs 1,000) than the legacy carriers.
One thing worth noting, you still get the 1,000 miles in Virgin America Elevate points if you refer or are referred...so that's a nice 2,000 Elevate point bump.
Earn 500 - 3,000 Elevate points per hotel night booked. With Virgin Elevate, award flights start at just 2,500 points, so your next Rocketmiles booking will get you well on your way to tasting wine in Napa, exploring the Freedom Trail in Boston, or swimming with dolphins along the Mayan Riviera. Wherever it may be, we're here to help enable your next vacation.
One thing worth noting, you still get the 1,000 miles in Virgin America Elevate points if you refer or are referred...so that's a nice 2,000 Elevate point bump.
Last edited by PainCorp; Jun 20, 2013 at 4:08 pm
Jun 21, 2013, 3:49 pm
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If I use a referral code from this thread, http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/s-p-m...s-conga-3.html, will I still receive the 3000 point bonus for my first Rocketmiles booking?
Jun 21, 2013, 3:59 pm
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If I use a referral code from this thread, http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/s-p-m...s-conga-3.html, will I still receive the 3000 point bonus for my first Rocketmiles booking?
Jun 21, 2013, 5:49 pm
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Thanks, PainCorp. I found the blog you referenced. 5K + the Elevate points for the nightly booking is a sweet bonus. Here the link for others: http://boardingarea.com/blogs/viewfr...iles/#comments
Jun 21, 2013, 6:09 pm
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Jun 23, 2013, 1:00 pm
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tough for me to do the booking and gaining the bonus points from rocket.
I have been eyeing VX for partner redemptions for a couple of months now
I have been eyeing VX for partner redemptions for a couple of months now
Jul 10, 2013, 6:21 pm
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You need to take a deeper look at the Elevate program before you "invest" in it....it's much different than the legacy programs.
Jul 10, 2013, 6:39 pm
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Well, that's the reason for my question here. The website will not let me "look" unless there are already points in my account (which there aren't at this time).
I can go to partners and click on the calculator and the lowest I see is a one-way coach to Honolulu or Maui for 12K.
So again I ask - can I get anything for 7500 by just flying Virgin America-no partner? A one-way? Upgrade? Anything...?
I can go to partners and click on the calculator and the lowest I see is a one-way coach to Honolulu or Maui for 12K.
So again I ask - can I get anything for 7500 by just flying Virgin America-no partner? A one-way? Upgrade? Anything...?
Jul 10, 2013, 8:52 pm
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I don't know where you're located, but I plugged in a couple of cities for a random date, just to compare the cost using cash vs points. For a one way flight SFO to LAS, it cost $108.90 or 4558 points + $2.50 fee. That's nearly 42 points/dollar. I have never booked an award flight on Virgin America, so I have no idea whether it's a flat exchange rate or not. If it is, you might be able to get a one way flight in the $175 range for the 7500 points. Just speculatin'.
Jul 10, 2013, 11:14 pm
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Virgin America is a revenue program, so the points each have a value (I think ~2.2 cents per point, but I may be wrong). Can you get a flight for 7,500? Yes, but it will be something like LAX-SFO or LAX-LAS.
I've never flown Virgin before.
Jul 11, 2013, 4:51 pm
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I love their product. I've booked 3 round trips with them through the end of the year already.