The CO FAQ Development Thread
Dec 20, 2006 | 3:34 pm
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New Topic Suggestion
There's a thread started about the elite access security airports; Would probably be useful as a subset of the elite levels section.
Jan 31, 2007 | 12:49 pm
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Great tool, thanks!!!
On post #10 of the FAQ, when clicking on the blue "Chairman's Circle" link, it instead takes you to the FAQ on how to get full EQMs.
On post #10 of the FAQ, when clicking on the blue "Chairman's Circle" link, it instead takes you to the FAQ on how to get full EQMs.
Feb 12, 2007 | 4:45 pm
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Everything One Could Ever Want to Know About CO and VS
CO and VS have a codesharing agreement. This agreement allows CO OnePass members to earn and redeem OnePass miles for VS flights, and also permits VS Flying Club Members to earn and redeem Flying Club miles on CO flights. There are, however, several caveats to these statements, as discussed infra.
How Do I Earn CO Miles on VS Flights?
First, it is important to note that CO OnePass Members will only earn EQM's on flights that VS codeshares with CO. Currently, every VS flight from the USA to LHR and from LHR to the USA are codeshared with CO. In addition, VS' MCO-LGW-MCO and MCO-MAN-MCO flights are codeshared with CO.
Great! I'm Flying A VS Flight That Is A CO Codeshare (As Defined Above). How Many CO EQMs and RDMs Will I Earn?
If your ticket has a fare basis of J, D, or Z, you will earn 150% EQMs, 150% RDMs, and two elite points per segment.
If your ticket has a fare basis of W, Y, H, K, B, Q, M, N, L, X, V, or S, you will earn 100% EQMs, 100% RDMs, and one elite point per segment.
It is important to note that OnePass elites flying VS do not earn elite mileage bonuses on ANY VS flights.
In addition, one need not have purchased a VS ticket on co.com to earn CO EQMs and RDMs - even tickets purchased directly from VS earn CO EQMs (only on codeshares) and RDMs.
I Am Scheduled On A VS Flight That Is Not A CO Codeshare. Will I Still Be Earn CO Miles For The Flight?
CO OnePass members will earn RDMs, but not EQMs, on VS flights that are not codeshared with CO. Also keep in mind that OnePass elite members will not earn any OnePass elite RDM bonus for ANY VS flight.
The following is an example of earning CO OnePass miles on a VS itinerary:
EWR-LHR-JNB in D class: a CO OnePass member would earn 150% EQMs and 150% RDMs on the EWR-LHR segment, and 150% RDMs only on the LHR-JNB segment.
EWR-LHR-JNB in Q class: a CO OnePass member would earn 100% EQMs and 150% RDMs on the EWR-LHR segment, and 100% RDMs only on the LHR-JNB segment.
I Have Purchased A VS Premium Economy Ticket. Will I Receive Any Bonus CO EQMs or RDMs As A Result Thereof?
No. Currently, all VS Premium Economy fare classes earn only 100% CO EQMs/RDMs.
I Would Like To Redeem CO OnePass For Flights Operated By VS. How Do I Go About Such A Redemption?
Standard coach rewards on VS cost 50,000 CO OnePass miles. In addition, VS standard Upper Class rewards cost 100,000 VS miles. Currently, OnePass members may not redeem miles for travel in VS Premium Economy.
It is necessary to call OnePass to redeem a reward on VS. In my experience, it is best to search for VS flights with reward space available before calling CO, although CO OnePass agents seem to be improving with respect to searching for VS availability. In order to search for award space on VS flights, simply go to virginatlantic.com and sign up for a Flying Club account. Once you have a Flying Club account, you can search the VS reward calendar for availability on your selected dates and cabin of service.
I'm Having Trouble Finding VS Reward Seats On My Selected Routes And Dates. What Should I Do?
Determine whether there is reward availability out of another VS US gateway city and build a segment on CO or another Skyteam partner to that gateway city. For example, if you wanted to fly on the nonstop IAD-LHR flight but it had no reward availability, check JFK, EWR, or BOS. Then, if EWR has a seat available, just build in a CO segment DCA-EWR.
VS currently operates the following US-LHR-US routes:
BOS-LHR - 1x daily
EWR-LHR - 2x daily
IAD-LHR - 1x daily
JFK-LHR - 4x daily
LAX-LHR - 2x daily
MIA-LHR - 1x daily
In addition, VS offers the following additional US-UK services:
LAS-LGW (NOT a CO codeshare) - 1x daily
MCO-LGW - 2x daily
MCO-MAN - 2x daily
[Will insert comparison between VS J and CO J at later date.]
CO and VS have a codesharing agreement. This agreement allows CO OnePass members to earn and redeem OnePass miles for VS flights, and also permits VS Flying Club Members to earn and redeem Flying Club miles on CO flights. There are, however, several caveats to these statements, as discussed infra.
How Do I Earn CO Miles on VS Flights?
First, it is important to note that CO OnePass Members will only earn EQM's on flights that VS codeshares with CO. Currently, every VS flight from the USA to LHR and from LHR to the USA are codeshared with CO. In addition, VS' MCO-LGW-MCO and MCO-MAN-MCO flights are codeshared with CO.
Great! I'm Flying A VS Flight That Is A CO Codeshare (As Defined Above). How Many CO EQMs and RDMs Will I Earn?
If your ticket has a fare basis of J, D, or Z, you will earn 150% EQMs, 150% RDMs, and two elite points per segment.
If your ticket has a fare basis of W, Y, H, K, B, Q, M, N, L, X, V, or S, you will earn 100% EQMs, 100% RDMs, and one elite point per segment.
It is important to note that OnePass elites flying VS do not earn elite mileage bonuses on ANY VS flights.
In addition, one need not have purchased a VS ticket on co.com to earn CO EQMs and RDMs - even tickets purchased directly from VS earn CO EQMs (only on codeshares) and RDMs.
I Am Scheduled On A VS Flight That Is Not A CO Codeshare. Will I Still Be Earn CO Miles For The Flight?
CO OnePass members will earn RDMs, but not EQMs, on VS flights that are not codeshared with CO. Also keep in mind that OnePass elite members will not earn any OnePass elite RDM bonus for ANY VS flight.
The following is an example of earning CO OnePass miles on a VS itinerary:
EWR-LHR-JNB in D class: a CO OnePass member would earn 150% EQMs and 150% RDMs on the EWR-LHR segment, and 150% RDMs only on the LHR-JNB segment.
EWR-LHR-JNB in Q class: a CO OnePass member would earn 100% EQMs and 150% RDMs on the EWR-LHR segment, and 100% RDMs only on the LHR-JNB segment.
I Have Purchased A VS Premium Economy Ticket. Will I Receive Any Bonus CO EQMs or RDMs As A Result Thereof?
No. Currently, all VS Premium Economy fare classes earn only 100% CO EQMs/RDMs.
I Would Like To Redeem CO OnePass For Flights Operated By VS. How Do I Go About Such A Redemption?
Standard coach rewards on VS cost 50,000 CO OnePass miles. In addition, VS standard Upper Class rewards cost 100,000 VS miles. Currently, OnePass members may not redeem miles for travel in VS Premium Economy.
It is necessary to call OnePass to redeem a reward on VS. In my experience, it is best to search for VS flights with reward space available before calling CO, although CO OnePass agents seem to be improving with respect to searching for VS availability. In order to search for award space on VS flights, simply go to virginatlantic.com and sign up for a Flying Club account. Once you have a Flying Club account, you can search the VS reward calendar for availability on your selected dates and cabin of service.
I'm Having Trouble Finding VS Reward Seats On My Selected Routes And Dates. What Should I Do?
Determine whether there is reward availability out of another VS US gateway city and build a segment on CO or another Skyteam partner to that gateway city. For example, if you wanted to fly on the nonstop IAD-LHR flight but it had no reward availability, check JFK, EWR, or BOS. Then, if EWR has a seat available, just build in a CO segment DCA-EWR.
VS currently operates the following US-LHR-US routes:
BOS-LHR - 1x daily
EWR-LHR - 2x daily
IAD-LHR - 1x daily
JFK-LHR - 4x daily
LAX-LHR - 2x daily
MIA-LHR - 1x daily
In addition, VS offers the following additional US-UK services:
LAS-LGW (NOT a CO codeshare) - 1x daily
MCO-LGW - 2x daily
MCO-MAN - 2x daily
[Will insert comparison between VS J and CO J at later date.]
Last edited by CO 1E; Feb 12, 2007 at 5:00 pm
Feb 12, 2007 | 6:39 pm
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Hot dicky-damn! Thanks CO 1E! 
Feb 12, 2007 | 9:46 pm
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Okay, got that excellent VS FAQ up into the thread.
Feb 23, 2007 | 9:31 am
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I believe there's an error regarding empower availability for 767s in post #20 for the FAQs.
Shouldn't it read
inflight power via Empower for rows 23 and lower
Shouldn't it read
inflight power via Empower for rows 23 and lower
Feb 23, 2007 | 10:32 am
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Mar 6, 2007 | 6:37 pm
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Just posted the battlefield upgrade order and how to waitlist for a revenue ticket. Look for the 'how to upgrade' massive posting as well as PClub access info to come soon.
Mar 8, 2007 | 12:51 pm
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Where can my elite status help with TSA screening? CMH - Yes
Mar 8, 2007 | 1:28 pm
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Mar 16, 2007 | 2:16 pm
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Slight correction to code buckets
Contrary to what the FAQ says, code "T" fares _are_ available on nonstop flights from IAH (to London Gatwick, at least)
Mar 16, 2007 | 3:33 pm
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Thanks PBolchover. I went ahead and updated the thread.
Apr 4, 2007 | 1:30 pm
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Typo Correction and Suggestion
1. YMMV: You Mileage May Vary (means that what was true for one person may not necessarily hold true for you)
Should be "Your"
2. Add "Nonepass" as an alias for Onepass.
Should be "Your"
2. Add "Nonepass" as an alias for Onepass.
Apr 4, 2007 | 1:33 pm
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Thanks RNE. It's been updated.
May 21, 2007 | 7:34 pm
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"Flex" EQMs with the Presidential Plus card
Just received invite for the Presidential Plus card.
It mentions Flex EQMs, and the Presidential Plus Card mentions that and other benefits.
What is a "Flex" EQM?
Can I keep it from year-to-year, and just apply it when I'm short of EQMs to qualify for Platinum, Gold or Silver?
Do the earned Flex EQMs disappear if you don't renew the Presidential Plus Card?
While I'm in geat shape this year (EWR-SIN) and possibly another before year end, and Melbourne last year, in 2005 I kept Platinum only by taking a week in Rio (From EWR via IAH), to squeeze out what was needed.
Would be great to have a bit of insurance in hand, just in case.
It mentions Flex EQMs, and the Presidential Plus Card mentions that and other benefits.
What is a "Flex" EQM?
Can I keep it from year-to-year, and just apply it when I'm short of EQMs to qualify for Platinum, Gold or Silver?
Do the earned Flex EQMs disappear if you don't renew the Presidential Plus Card?
While I'm in geat shape this year (EWR-SIN) and possibly another before year end, and Melbourne last year, in 2005 I kept Platinum only by taking a week in Rio (From EWR via IAH), to squeeze out what was needed.
Would be great to have a bit of insurance in hand, just in case.