What to do with 80K Virgin Atlantic Points

[phamid]

Hey All,

As the title says, I have the points and fairly uncertain as to what to use them for. I had originally had them for SYD-HKG, but they're discontinued. I should have warehoused them with MR, but hindsight is a wonderful thing.

So, I'm left with a few options:

1. Spend them. I don't know where.

2. Launder them with a partner. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

3. Sell them. Would there be a market for this amount?

Throw any suggestions my way, because they're gathering dust!

 

[JohnK]

I also have around 70,000 VS Flying Club miles.

I was toying with the idea of using them on a LAX-LHR redemption in business but not sure whether that trip will eventuate.

I think the best redemption for the miles would be transfer to Hilton at 2:3 so your 80,000 VS Flying club miles would be 120,000 Hhonors points. Used wisely they can be good value.

 

[Nizar]

Would 80k be enough for JFK-LHR in F ? The Virgin Clubhouse at JFK I hear is quite nice.

 

[knasty]

Malaysia return from Oz to KL is 80k in business.

 

[sheenzhaox]

SYD-LAX flight via VA.

 

[sergeyvzn]

go to NZ with Air NZ. It's only 20K in economy or 30K in business. Spend a long weekend in Auckland or Queenstown

 

[phamid]

go to NZ with Air NZ. It's only 20K in economy or 30K in business. Spend a long weekend in Auckland or Queenstown

Tempting, I have a Amex Platinum Reserve that offers a return flight to NZ, but I'll check their other spending miles.

I have enough for SYD-LA Return! I'll enquire tomorrow about additional costs.

 

[knasty]

go to NZ with Air NZ. It's only 20K in economy or 30K in business. Spend a long weekend in Auckland or Queenstown

From what I've read it's almost impossible to get an air nz award through a partner, such as Vs. Anyone got experience to the contrary?

 

[sergeyvzn]

From what I've read it's almost impossible to get an air nz award through a partner, such as Vs. Anyone got experience to the contrary?

I do. Two return J tickets Sydney to Auckland in business early 2014. No problem at all but you have to call. Of course, it was more than a year ago so Air NZ availability may have changed

 

[burmans]

From what I've read it's almost impossible to get an air nz award through a partner, such as Vs. Anyone got experience to the contrary?

I've been with SQ to RAR/WLG/ZQN on Air NZ and they show up frequently on United. Very destination dependant, nothing available to PPT and little to the U.S.