Virgin Atlantic gives 70% bonus points
Virgin Atlantic is running a promotion offering up to a 70% bonus on purchased Virgin Points, with a cost as low as 0.88p per point.
Virgin Atlantic has launched a promotion offering up to a 70% bonus on purchased Virgin Points. This matches the highest bonus offer the site has ever seen.
Buyers can purchase up to 400,000 points, and with the maximum 70% bonus, receive a total of 680,000 points for £6,000. The cost per point works out to 0.88p, which the source describes as "exceptionally cheap for a direct miles purchase." The promotion is available until October 4th.
Points purchase bonus tiers
The bonus percentage depends on the number of points purchased before the bonus is applied. The offer structure is as follows:
| Points Purchased (Pre-Bonus) | Bonus Percentage |
|---|---|
| 5,000 to 39,000 | 20% |
| 40,000 to 79,000 | 40% |
| 80,000 to 124,000 | 60% |
| 125,000 to 400,000 | 70% |
The standard cost is £15 per 1,000 points, with the bonus added on top. Annual purchase limits have been reset, allowing members to buy the full amount even if they have already bought points this year.
While the per-point cost is low, the source cautions against speculative purchases. Virgin Atlantic now uses dynamic pricing for its rewards, which can make finding value on Upper Class redemptions more difficult.
Points are not limited to Virgin Atlantic flights. As a SkyTeam member, Virgin Atlantic allows redemptions across partner airlines including Aeromexico, Air France, Delta Air Lines, KLM, and Korean Air. Points can also be used for events at The O2 arena in London.
Marriott Bonvoy Dublin auction
A Marriott Moments auction for a Dublin Fringe Festival package ends today at 4pm. As of last night, the report states there were no bids. The minimum bid is 75,000 Marriott Bonvoy points.
The package includes a two-night stay for two at the citizenM Dublin St. Patrick's hotel on September 18-20. It features a welcome drink, breakfast on two mornings, and admission to a curated selection of festival performances. A festival director provides a bespoke city guide.
The source notes the hotel stay alone would cost around €550 for those nights without breakfast. A standard points redemption for the hotel would be 116,000 points. Securing the package for 75,000 points would therefore represent a significant saving.
New Plaza Premium lounges in Bangkok
Plaza Premium Group has opened two new lounges at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport. The facilities are located airside on the third floor of Concourse G, near Gate G1.
One is a standard Plaza Premium Lounge with a capacity for 98 guests. The other is a 'Plaza Premium First' lounge, the group's luxury concept, accommodating 51 guests. The first such lounge opened in Hong Kong in 2018, with others now in locations including Kuala Lumpur, Vancouver, and Rome.
Access can be booked for cash via the Plaza Premium website. The standard lounge is not yet listed on the Priority Pass website, though this may change. It is unclear if Priority Pass holders can pay to upgrade to the First lounge area.
