Originally Posted by
bakoplan
It seems AMEX points can be converted for use on Virgin Atlantic, but not Virgin American. It amazes me that these two still aren't linked together. Why would Branson treat his U.S. airline as a redheaded stepchild?
Anyone have any information on when this obvious gap isn't going to be addressed?
It isn't Branson's airline, so that is part of the problem.
Beyond that, Virgin America has a very different program than Virgin Atlantic does - namely one of very little value. And they don't really have any partners that allow transferring points in to the VX program. A credit card is coming, but I'm pretty sure it is not out yet either.