This is the main V-Flyer Forum for general discussion of everything related to flying with Virgin-branded travel companies.
#827770 by Abcat
22 Oct 2012, 20:30
Hi - my partners FC Air miles expire in May and he has no plans to Fly this year.

But we plan to go to Paris in July and was wondering if FC allow you to book Eurostar ticket for travel after the expiry date as long as the tickets are booked prior to expiry (if that makes sense to you)?

Basicaly, his miles expire in May but we don't want to travel until July. When the Eurostar fares are bookable in April can this be done? or does not work like that? I know VAA insist the the O/B leg is booked before the miles expiry but I hoping that Eurostar redemption has different rules.

Typed on my iPhone so apologies for any mistakes.

Thanks
#827773 by northernhenry
22 Oct 2012, 20:56
Easier still just add some miles to your account to keep it live:
Buy minimum amount
Buy something thru the shopping portal
A case a virgin wine will grab you 750
Then least your not under pressure to use them....
NH
#827775 by jodash
22 Oct 2012, 21:23
would say Ebay but read they are no longer a shopping partner,shop with curry's or argos buy something cheap and get miles extended
#827778 by pjh
22 Oct 2012, 22:09
Stay a night at a Hilton...

Buy a cheap CD from Play.com via the "Shops Away" portal on the VS website....
#827795 by Abcat
23 Oct 2012, 08:14
I understand that these are options but if anyone can confirm the 'rules'. I've sent them a Tweet, but from past experience, they aren't too hot at getting back to you.
#827798 by joeyc
23 Oct 2012, 08:38
Ha ha ha, ok I will not try to make you shop for something - although a simple purchase of near on anything will buy you another three years..

Upon booking and 'paying' the miles are taken out straight away, just like any form of payment. Travel after the expiry of the miles is no prob at all, as long as you have the miles in your account when booking you will not run into any difficulties y)

Enjoy Paris 8D
#827805 by Abcat
23 Oct 2012, 08:58
Thank you all. I was a bit concerned, due to being under the impression that when you booked a flight the O/B leg had to be taken prior to the mileage expiry. I must have got my wires crossed.
Virgin Atlantic

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: Google [Bot] and 168 guests

Itinerary Calendar