5 Tips to Maximize Virgin Atlantic Award Search

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Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:41 Earning Virgin Points
01:21 List of Cities
02:11 Week-to-Week Search
03:04 Award Calendar
04:02 Reward Seat Checker: Virgin Atlantic Flights
05:13 Reward Seat Checker: Delta Flights
06:51 Closing Remarks
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Are you looking to get the most out of your Virgin Atlantic loyalty program? Look no further than this video for five helpful tips to maximize your experience. From navigating search errors to utilizing the reward seat checker, we cover everything you need to know to get the most out of your rewards.
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Learn how to earn Virgin Atlantic miles and take advantage of transfer bonuses. Discover the best ways to search for flights, including using the award calendar and reward seat checker. We'll also provide guidance on how to book Delta domestic flights through Virgin Atlantic and offer insights into maximizing your redemption on Virgin Atlantic through transfer bonuses.
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@Dccox3390 Жыл бұрын

Because of you my wife and I have had to be privilege of flying Qatar qsuites from lax to Doha and from Doha to Frankfurt. We’ve flown ANA the room from Ord to HND, and Japan Air first class from HND to ORD. We’ve flown several coast to coast flights pretty much for the taxes and fees only. All of this in the space of two years. That being said we truly thank you for your hard work and spreading your knowledge, never would have known luxury travel was within our grasp until you came along.

@MaxMilesPoints Жыл бұрын

🥹👏🏼 amazing job on the redemptions! This makes me happy hearing that my content is helpful! Wishing you more awesome travel experiences in the future and thank you for taking the time to comment 🫶🏼

@WanghwaLin 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this video. So glad I found your channel, I have learned a lot from you, and as you say searching for award tickets is the most difficult part. I can't wait to browse through your channel and keep learning other tips you have. Thank you again.

@carolinav.palacios6847 Жыл бұрын

Best 7min spent in my life. Great video!

@bugmei5737 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Will use your links on my next cc application for sure!

@paulfairchild8942 Жыл бұрын

Very useful tips as always, thanks Max!

@SilviaManentFinancialAdvisor Жыл бұрын

This is amazing!!! Love the domestic delta calendar especially when using my capital one venture x!

@janethunt4037 13 күн бұрын

I was shocked today to learn that a RT ticket from ATL to Paris was only 60,000 with VA for my dates when it's 86,000 through Delta. And I'm glad you mentioned the bonus transfer.

@chrisv4920 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for these 💎💎💎, your content is awesome man!

@karanbarring2846 Жыл бұрын

Just awesome video revealing better redemption offers to viewers!!❤

@jimmyjames6492 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info + video!

@audreypangilinan6453 Ай бұрын

I’m just learning how to accumulate travel rewards. Extremely thankful i found your channel. Your uploads are very informative and efficient. Amazing videos.💥💥💥

@judith8425 7 ай бұрын

this video was super helpful! tyank you Max, love following you on here and insta.

@ajguerrero821 Жыл бұрын

Bro provides massive value, like the video

@dolphinalex Жыл бұрын

this is great information! thanks

@kenguan2983 Жыл бұрын

This came right on time as i am considering transfering points from BILT

@Yaw_Jr Жыл бұрын

Thanks- great content

@sabinehalfhill4005 10 ай бұрын

This is super helpful. Finding available seats lax- Europe is so hard during the high season

@mannygathers2114 11 ай бұрын

Wry good info once again Bro. Keep it coming!😮

@TT-mw9li 11 ай бұрын

I'm surprised by the URL change! Amazing!

@forme2playuaka1upmom30 Жыл бұрын

You, Sir, are AWESOME! This is going to save me so much time the next time I search on Virgin Atlantic! Thanks for the excellent tips! Good lookin' out!

@MaxMilesPoints Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Glad you find it helpful!

@AbrahamTOficial Жыл бұрын

This is awesome! Keep them coming please. Do you have one just for Delta? Thanks

@tomsteger3775 7 ай бұрын

Great video thank you

@serocks98 8 ай бұрын

YOU'RE A GENIUS THANK YOU SIR

@MaxMilesPoints 8 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@davidguo1866 7 ай бұрын

great video, thank you

@sophiet1792 10 ай бұрын

This is so helpful! Thanks Max! Can you do a video on how to use virgin points over KLM/AF network flights? 🙏

@central.il.reseller1630 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@harischsood5479 Жыл бұрын

great stuff would love to learn more on virgin atlantic bookings on partners like KLM etc

@thomashaliburton7844 2 ай бұрын

I’m getting ready to move 550,000 Amex points to Virgin on a transfer bonus! Thanks so much for this!

@philtrueblood3739 11 ай бұрын

Yes, please more videos on Virgin A

@SirEricN Жыл бұрын

lol your tips are something else. It makes me wonder if you can apply this to other airlines

@MaxMilesPoints Жыл бұрын

Some airlines have some funny loopholes. They try to make it difficult to book award flights loll

@treasurehunter1713 Жыл бұрын

Great contents Max! What's the best way to find flight from ATL to SGN on points?

@algaramos6545 Жыл бұрын

Your tips are always incredibly helpful. Do you have a newsletter email to sign up for more timely updates?

@matchaverse 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. I transferred my Amex points to Virgin the other week and was frustrated with the award flight search 😵‍💫

@GOPA90 2 ай бұрын

Thanks

@jaypaladin-havesmartswilll5508 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful tips. I would get frustrated trying to find redemption on Virgin Atlantic pre-pandemic. I recommend a video on good redemption with other Virgin Atlantic airline partners

@dwtubeyou Жыл бұрын

I would second this request. Other partners that fly to/from/in N. America would be great.

@marcusyoung5440 Жыл бұрын

Frequent Miler’s solution for the airport code not popping up: “Simply type the three letter airport code into the destination box and then press the X to close the dialog box.” Thanks for including MSP in your video! ☺️

@thezeta Жыл бұрын

The last tip, for delta, I thought they removed it later on after launch when lots of people were using it, but I’m glad it’s working again

@user-ss8pz8kh2f 9 ай бұрын

Yes please more videos JFK to London

@JoseTheRover Жыл бұрын

I. Love. This. Video.

@bonwatcher Жыл бұрын

Really good information, so yeah I had to subscribe! Virgin Atlantic tends to be a wonky website, so any helpful tips for VA is appreciated. Can't tell you how many times I had password changes because they kept saying sorry, we don't recognize your login. 🤦‍♂🤬

@robertdumrauf808 Жыл бұрын

I was having that issue when logging in with my email. I starting logging in with just my account number and it fixed the problem.

@advait91 10 ай бұрын

This is a super helpful video! thank you. Quick question: what tool do you use to share your screen and make the yellow highlights - I find them pretty engaging, Thanks again!

@MaxMilesPoints 10 ай бұрын

Hey! I take screenshots and I use adobe after effects !

@ann4621 Жыл бұрын

Hi Max, thanks for another great video! I want to know if I am looking to get from JFK to countries in Asia, for example TSA, HND or ICN is there a way to find award availabilities through Virgin Atlantic or Delta?

@mateo... Жыл бұрын

Loved that last trick for searching Delta domestic awards!

@MaxMilesPoints Жыл бұрын

🙌🏼 yup that one worked for a while, Virgin Atlantic stopped it for a while and it’s working again now!

@romineckok.9724 3 ай бұрын

@@MaxMilesPoints not working as of Apr 20th 2024

@maxdo6039 3 ай бұрын

@@romineckok.9724still works did a post on it a few days ago, just tested it out just now and still works. Make sure you use uppercase airport codes

@brayangarcet3932 Жыл бұрын

This video came out at the perfect time. trying to find a one way from Tokyo basically to anywhere in US (preferably east coast), I am willing to buy another domestic flight but I can not find ANY award seats on any airline/partner at the end of august. any suggestions?

@gracielagonzalez7661 3 ай бұрын

yes!

@Batablast Жыл бұрын

Just what I needed awesome tips! I booked 4 tickets nonstop to Maui from Salt Lake only 120, 000 points on Delta it would have been over 420,000

@viewindrew7153 11 ай бұрын

You probably should cancel those tickets

@Batablast 11 ай бұрын

@@viewindrew7153 trip is not till February also staying in south Maui at Grand Wailea Their website says they were not affected, and there are running as usual. But it’s kind of a wait-and-see right now.

@randada1 2 ай бұрын

Looks like the fixed this back door

@SnurX Жыл бұрын

Do you recommend connecting the flying blue account with the Accor hotels account?

@alhmg1 9 ай бұрын

Great tips. I just tried looking up reward seats for a flight is like to take next year. It shows there are availabilities however when I went to book to see how many points it requires, it kept showing no flights are available for your search. Is it because it’s too early to book for a May flight?

@hugoenriquez9318 5 ай бұрын

I just took virgin atlantic economy from LAX to LHR and NEVER AGAIN! The seats were soooo tight from legroom and side to side. I'm not claustrophobic at all but that day I was. I took Air France economy and that wasn't too bad. I'll still do virgin business class but never again economy.

@DrummyCovers15 Жыл бұрын

Can you do a video on business credit cards?

@shellyu1442 10 ай бұрын

I used VA’a website for the first time yesterday and wanted to book a flight to Asia. It quoted me 66,000 points and $800+ in other charges. Eek

@TheMaconga Жыл бұрын

I’m ATL based and often have trouble finding Delta metal flights on VA. I did just get one on Air France. If I book VA metal using VA points do I need to add (and can I) my Skymiles # to the VA site to get Silver benefits? Thanks for the step by step!

@justinphan770 Жыл бұрын

will they likely have another 30% transfer bonus this year, in your opinion??

@Efahsal Жыл бұрын

Crazy. Bilt having double point transfer rn

@MaxMilesPoints Жыл бұрын

Yup which is why I made this video, plus Virgin Atlantic often has 30% transfer bonuses too 😄

@Arfan___ Жыл бұрын

Can you do a video on some of the best redemption routes with virgin Atlantic business class?

@MaxMilesPoints Жыл бұрын

Will do! 🫡

@sbn1095 Жыл бұрын

Question is there a way to transfer points to miles to get from Hawaii to Vegas or LA? I’ve gotten frustrated and given up. 😢

@AshLeMaire Жыл бұрын

Is this possible towork for international delta fights?

@marychoyt1 Ай бұрын

ugh, the taxes and fees are so high on VA!!!! Only 24k miles round trip to Madrid, geneva, etc but $400 a ticket in fees! i so regret moving so many of my chase points over to VA since Europe is our focus destination from ATL

@kiaamkearse3543 Жыл бұрын

do some high value redemptions pleaase

@yangcho6264 2 күн бұрын

I have over 5,000,000 Amex points and have been using ANA to book most of my Business Class seats, mainly Asiana from US to ICN. I also have over 700,000 miles at ANA that I already transferred from AMEX. Recently, it is basically impossible to use ANA miles to book Business Class seats from the US to Asia even if I try to buy them almost a year ahead. As I watch some of your video, you are really an expert using miles to buy tickets. My question is that can you look for a right flight for us with certain service charge?

@Weirdthatiamcute 3 ай бұрын

I’ve been watching for availability for business a NA for March2025 for three seats. I have not seen even one available yet. I have the points needed. I’m just not sure if it’s gonna work. Do you have any ideas. We are willing to go from Chicago or Dulles. I’ve been using United to look for the seats.

@iankm1 11 ай бұрын

I’ve been trying to find award seats in any class on ita from FCO to MLE, and I can’t find the flights on any of there partners searches, also can’t see the point value on ITA website. Any suggestions?

@DallinBunnell 8 ай бұрын

If I book a Delta flight through Virgin, will I still get a free bag as a Delta Gold cardholder?

@UnevenScales 9 күн бұрын

What is the benefits of using Virgin Atlantic vs KLM ? I feel like they have the same flights and klm seems cheaper.

@michael_casanova Жыл бұрын

Great video keep it up! Can you make this kind of video for booking on Turkish airlines im trying to book from Istanbul to DFW and there is no way I can select or search for dfw only when booking with cash with miles I was able to choose New York or Houston a don’t see a way around tried these tricks with the url and cmd f nothing works please help

@michael_casanova Жыл бұрын

There are multiple nonstop flights from Dallas to Istanbul.

@JenWoodhouse1 5 ай бұрын

Leave it to Max to find the secret award calendar! #mindblown

@techwithray Жыл бұрын

Crazy because Bilt is doing up to 150% more transfer points and I was wondering if this was worth it

@heyalexluu 11 ай бұрын

Anything more than 1 cpp is worth it

@luannehorne697 7 ай бұрын

I know this would work because your tutorial videos always work. However, for some reason today I’ve tried several different redemptions attempts and I keep getting a message that something is wrong. I tend to think that possibly the system might be down.

@VernonMorrison Жыл бұрын

I don't see a the "search button you reference. When I hit enter, I get an error...where is this "search" botton...please advise.

@swiftshiftgaming 8 ай бұрын

I've booked a trip for two from lax to Tokyo for 55k for two people. They are now charging large amounts of cash now plus points for simple flights like jfk to London did they make a change?

@orlandotovar4318 Жыл бұрын

I have a CSP card would you recommend using it on hyatt hotels or flights.. i honestly am stuck on what to do with it i currently have 160k points

@MaxMilesPoints Жыл бұрын

which ever one gets you the most value for your points! compare hyatt redemption vs a flight redemption and see which one gives you more value for your points

@serkang248 11 ай бұрын

so question you always make videos for one way flights from US to other countries what about the return flights????

@IanMaschal Жыл бұрын

Trying to book ITA but it always says no reward space.

@DCGEMINI202 Жыл бұрын

Y is it impossible to book a flight to Dominican Republic using virgin atlantic miles?

@ximengtang6731 Жыл бұрын

How to book Delta one to Europe using Virgin points? Typically the points option doesn’t show up.

@MaxMilesPoints Жыл бұрын

You book the same way and search the same way as shown in the video but award availability is VERY tough to find

@kraidley 7 ай бұрын

Do you still earn delta skymiles when booking through this method?

@MaxMilesPoints 7 ай бұрын

@CasualHobbyist 6 ай бұрын

This is really helpful! How do these search tools compare with tools like seats.aero and seatspy?

@JavierPadillaBCN 6 ай бұрын

Have you heard if Virgin rejecting point transfers from AMEX? I tried multiple times over the last 2 months and AMEX informed me that it was rejected by Virgin.

@Whoisbu89 8 ай бұрын

either there are no flights for august of 2024 or im doing something wrong? Im trying to fly from OAK to LAS and it shows the month of flights but every day it says there are no flgihts available available. I started playing around with random dates just to see if i could find anything to pop up in availability and im getting absolutely nothing.

@MaxMilesPoints 8 ай бұрын

Likely that there’s no award space. I haven’t searched in a while but you’ll have more luck search from airports on the east coast

@sharolyn121 Жыл бұрын

If tranfering amex miles to a Delta partner will you still gain delta MQM and MQD?

@MaxMilesPoints Жыл бұрын

No you won’t earn MQMs or MQDs

@tone9270 Жыл бұрын

Strange for me it shows the calendar tab without having to change the url. Must be a regional thing.

@MaxMilesPoints Жыл бұрын

that's so strange! I never seen the calendar tab

@lisapark1758 Жыл бұрын

@@MaxMilesPoints why dont they make the calendar tab hahah makes our lives easier

@MaxMilesPoints Жыл бұрын

@@lisapark1758 because the harder it is to redeem your points the better it is for the airline 🫠

@IanMaschal Жыл бұрын

Can’t you just hit price calendar instead of typing it in? I always see the button.

@MaxMilesPoints Жыл бұрын

I never see the button and I haven’t seen the button 🥲

@linsridesharehustle Жыл бұрын

How can I find award availability for ANA business class round trip, it seems almost impossible.

@MaxMilesPoints Жыл бұрын

Because it’s nearly impossible (right now) ANA is not releasing much award availability right now. They are releasing some last minute outbound flights to Tokyo but no return flights

@akshaykumar7152 Жыл бұрын

Right now, this is like saying I want 4x F RT seats on JFK-HND on ANA for end of March next year using VS miles. No chance, unfortunately.

@linsridesharehustle Жыл бұрын

@@akshaykumar7152 well i guess flying economy isn't too bad, still gonna get to the same destination.

@Jpantab 5 ай бұрын

Too bad there’s none for finding ANA flights have to use United

@llaw785 7 ай бұрын

Great tutorial showing the 5 steps, Max 👍. Virgin route map doesn't show Italy/Rome & is that the reason why you have had to tweak the airport abbreviations to get it via an alliance partner? Could you make another video about search for award flight availability ? Thanks!

@kaitienchen3643 Жыл бұрын

Keep showing as 'Hmm, something's not working Looks like we're having trouble finding that info right now. If it happens again, try a bit later when we should be back on course."