Using partner miles for awards on VX
Aug 28, 2015, 9:26 am
#17
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Join Date: Mar 2006
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Sep 29, 2015, 1:36 pm
#18
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: ORD
Programs: Hilton Diamond; Hyatt Globalist; IHG Plat
Posts: 20
I just booked 2 one-ways ORD-OGG in Main Cabin Select through Virgin Atlantic, using my chase Ultimate Rewards. It was incredibly easy. I called first to confirm availability, then transfered my Ultimate Rewards miles to Virgin Atlantic - the agent could see the miles in less than 2 minutes. Then I booked on VX using the VA miles. It did take 18 hours to get the VX confirmation (the agent had said it could take 2-3 days). We're very happy with our flights. The same 40,000 per person Ultimate Rewards get us a much nicer experience on Virgin America (our favorite airline) than on United