Re: Join Virgin Flying Club: Instant Gold (and get 5,000 bonus miles for Upper Class
It also gives you access to DJs lounge.
Not to mention all Virgin Atlantic Lounges, as well as some Singapore Airlines lounges:
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This offer probably won't last long, so sign up now!
Gold is as good as Flying Club gets and considering how we like to spoil you, prepare to be indulged! You'll receive all of Red and Silver's benefits plus everything that you richly deserve for being in the top tier of all our loyal flyers. As a Gold member you're entitled to the best of Flying Club, so enjoy! Don't forget, to ensure you can access all your benefits carry your Gold card with you whenever you travel.
YOU'VE STRUCK GOLD
Book flights: Earn 50% more of the base flown miles per flight, so you can take advantage of great rewards sooner. Earning miles on business trips or holidays away, every flight is a rewarding experience.
The Upper Class Experience: On all Virgin Atlantic flights, regardless of your class of travel, you'll enjoy Upper Class Check In, and with priority boarding you can enjoy a totally relaxing airport experience.
Get on the fast track: You and a guest will be fast tracked though Immigration & Security via our Private Security Channel accessible through the A Zone area at London Heathrow. When departing from London Gatwick you can also use Fast Track to speed up your journey.
Baggage bonus: You're allowed one extra piece at 23kg in addition to the standard baggage allowance on all routes irrespective of cabin classes.
Clubhouse comforts: You and a guest, flying with us on the same day, can take advantage of our gorgeous Clubhouses on departure. Enjoy a massage, grab some refreshments or work in award winning luxury before your flight.*
Revive when you arrive: You also have individual access to Virgin Atlantic's Revivals lounge when flying into London Heathrow on a 'VS' prefix ticket. It's the best way to get refreshed after a long haul flight before exploring the city.*
Spread the love: You're entitled to a supplementary Silver membership for someone aged 18 or over sharing your home address. They’ll enjoy all of the benefits of Flying Club Silver while you will be able to spend miles from their account and reach rewards more quickly.
Cool for kids: Our kids' accounts enables up to six members of your household aged 2 to 17 to earn miles every time they fly. These miles are credited to your account to boost your miles balance.
Share your golden glow: Take just three Upper Class return flights in a 12 month period to keep your Gold status, and receive a companion ticket when you renew. You just need to be travelling in a qualifying adult class (J, W, S, Y, B, L) in the same cabin, at the same time. Bookings must be made directly with Virgin Atlantic and in advance of travel**.
Book Flights: You're guaranteed an Economy seat on any Virgin Atlantic flight provided a full fare flight is booked at least 3 days before departure. Plus you'll also receive priority listing on fully booked flights.
Park and fly: 10% discount and earn miles for all bookings with Purple Parking at London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Manchester and Glasgow. Earn 500 miles per Meet and Greet booking, 350 miles per Park and Ride Premium booking and 250 miles per Park and Ride booking.
Book Trains: You'll receive 5 complimentary First Class upgrades for both, the Heathrow Express and Gatwick Express trains in your membership pack, so you can travel to the airport in style. You must buy your ticket before boarding the train and handover your upgrade card to the onboard staff.
Lounge around: You have access to the bmi business lounge at London Heathrow, International Gate 14 (Terminal 1), when you are flying with them internationally, regardless of ticket type.
Regus Businessworld gold: Work, meet and earn even more miles with our new Flying Club partner, Regus, the world's leading provider of flexible workplace solutions. As a Flying Club Gold member, Regus is offering you complimentary businessworld gold membership worth £199 per annum. Plus, you will receive 2 vouchers for a days private office.
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*Virgin Atlantic operated flights only (not including codeshare flights).
**Airport duties, passenger taxes and security charges apply and are subject to availability.
MATERNITY BENEFIT
At Virgin Atlantic we understand that your travel plans change, so we have introduced a maternity benefit where you may extend your membership on request by contacting us. Simply email
[email protected] to apply. Please note that in order to extend membership, we require a hospital letter, newborn birth certificate or personal hospital booklet.
BENEFITS WITH SINGAPORE AIRLINES:
As a Gold member, whichever class you fly in you'll automatically receive priority airport standby, priority boarding, plus priority baggage loading, and an additional 20kg baggage allowance. Gold members travelling on Singapore Airlines in either Business or Economy can also use Singapore Airlines’ Business Class check in counters, and relax in either their Premier Lounge or Business Class area of the SilverKris Lounges around the world.*
*Available in Adelaide, Amsterdam, Brisbane, Hong Kong, London Heathrow, Manila, Melbourne, Penang, Perth, San Francisco, Osaka Kansai (JALs' Sakura lounge),Seoul Incheon, Singapore, Sydney and Taipei.
Please note:
In Singapore, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Gold members travelling on First/Business Class cabins on Singapore Airlines operated flights will be entitled to use SilverKris Lounges in Terminals 2 and 3. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Gold members travelling in Economy class cabin on Singapore Airlines operated flights will be entitled to use KrisFlyer Gold Lounge or SATS Premier Lounge in Terminals 2 or 3.
MORE BENEFITS WITH ALL NIPPON AIRWAYS:
As a Gold member you will receive extra benefits when travelling to/from London and Tokyo with All Nippon Airways. When you travel in Business or Economy class you'll automatically receive; priority boarding, priority baggage and an additional 20kg baggage allowance. You can also use the All Nippon Airways Business Class check in counters and relax in their shared lounge at London Heathrow or their lounge at Narita International Airport.
MORE BENEFITS WITH VAUSTRALIA:
As a Gold member you will receive extra benefits when travelling with VAustralia.
- Priority Check-in: As a Gold member, you can check-in at VAustrailia Business Class desk despite your class of travel.
- Priority Baggage: As a Gold member, you will receive 'International Business' baggage tags.
- Priority Boarding: As a Gold member, you will receive priority boarding despite your class of travel.
EVEN MORE BENEFITS WITH VIRGIN BLUE
As a Gold member you will receive extra benefits when travelling with Virgin Blue:
- Lounge Access: As a Gold member, you will be able to access Virgin Blue lounges* despite your class of travel.
- Priority Check-in: As a Gold member, you can check-in at Virgin Blue Business Class desk despite your class of travel.
- Priority Baggage: As a Gold member, you will receive 'International Business' baggage tags.
- Priority Boarding: As a Gold member, you will receive priority boarding despite your class of travel.
*Virgin Blue Lounge locations (please note all lounges are all located in the domestic airport terminals):
Sydney - Melbourne - Brisbane - Adelaide - Canberra - Perth (opening early 2010)
) and I don't think there is a way you can "close" it (except by dying or forcing VS to close it by breaching some rules). I might as my sister, Mum or Dad to see if their interested in being a guinea pig (free of charge).
