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gnomey Feb 28, 2017 4:03 pm

As of today, is it still possible to redeem VX points for flights, specifically Virgin Australia flights to SYD or BNB?

Or is it no longer possible bc it's now merged with AS officially? I havent transfer my VX points yet to AS since I dont think there is a deadline to do so (yet)

anothertraveller12 Feb 28, 2017 6:05 pm

https://www.virginamerica.com/cms/el...rline-partners

They say it's still possible. Check the flights on delta.com.

anothertraveller12 Feb 28, 2017 6:07 pm


Originally Posted by whowong (Post 27936880)
Something has changed with VA and VX. VA seems to now release most awards under 72 hours which causes an issue with the burn desk. They are now standing firm with the 72 hour requirement. Apparently they had enough issues where tickets were not processing correctly under that timeframe.

Do you have any details to share about what happened? It is weird, because all 4 times I've booked VA, it has processed instantly.

leroy11 Mar 12, 2017 10:52 pm

Hello all
Does anyone know where one can determine the amount of Elevate points required for Emirates flights? I am looking for SYD-DXB and possibly SYD-DXB-CDG (if I have enough!) I tried looking on the website, but the city selector tool on the Emirates partner page seems to be locked to SFO! I am looking for Biz or First (but believe First is not an option).

Thanks!

yerffej201 Mar 13, 2017 9:35 am

Anyone have luck booking VA awards recently?

onlysuites Mar 14, 2017 6:48 am

The EK award chart isn't working for me. Has anyone else had any luck?

gooseman13 Mar 15, 2017 10:19 am

I don't think the award partner calculator is programmed anymore. It's still there, but doesn't allow me to change any cities out of the default "SFO."

esquesk Mar 20, 2017 10:22 am

One thing to note guys is you NEED to call before making any transfers.

I stopped flying VX because the partner miles are worth nothing if you want to sit in a premium cabin.

Jma12 Apr 1, 2017 6:38 pm

I just booked from BKK-HKG in J for 15k VX miles and $21.50 fee. The agent originally quoted me $200 USD. I thought she was "April fooling" me at first ;) looking forward to my first EK flight.

onlysuites Apr 2, 2017 4:42 am


Originally Posted by Jma12 (Post 28117204)
I just booked from BKK-HKG in J for 15k VX miles and $21.50 fee. The agent originally quoted me $200 USD. I thought she was "April fooling" me at first ;) looking forward to my first EK flight.

Thats a good deal. One way right?

Jma12 Apr 2, 2017 12:46 pm


Originally Posted by onlysuites (Post 28118326)
Thats a good deal. One way right?

Yes, for one way. Let see how much champagne I can drink in 3 hrs :D:D

SilverChris Apr 3, 2017 4:23 pm

Is it confirmed that SQ awards are dead? I tried booking a simple SIN-BKK award (which I know for sure has partner space) but the agent couldn't see anything in Y and J.

If there's no hope of booking SQ awards then I'll have to transfer my miles to AS for other uses :(

Jma12 Apr 3, 2017 7:28 pm


Originally Posted by SilverChris (Post 28125020)
Is it confirmed that SQ awards are dead? I tried booking a simple SIN-BKK award (which I know for sure has partner space) but the agent couldn't see anything in Y and J.

If there's no hope of booking SQ awards then I'll have to transfer my miles to AS for other uses :(

Yes, unfortunately, It seems like most partner redemption are limited now except EK. Transferring to AS might be a good option for you.

onlysuites Apr 4, 2017 3:06 am


Originally Posted by Jma12 (Post 28125693)
Yes, unfortunately, It seems like most partner redemption are limited now except EK. Transferring to AS might be a good option for you.

Is there a award chart for EK anywhere?

esquesk Apr 4, 2017 9:47 am


Originally Posted by SilverChris (Post 28125020)
Is it confirmed that SQ awards are dead? I tried booking a simple SIN-BKK award (which I know for sure has partner space) but the agent couldn't see anything in Y and J.

If there's no hope of booking SQ awards then I'll have to transfer my miles to AS for other uses :(

SQ awards have been tough for about a year now


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