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using FC miles for chauffeur car?

PostPosted: 05 Jun 2013, 20:54
by Fordie
Hey all V-flyers,

i have some Flying club air miles and i wanted to know if i can book a chauffeur service with tristar and use my miles?

I have used tristar and think there great!!

Thanks

Re: using FC miles for chauffeur car?

PostPosted: 05 Jun 2013, 20:56
by tontybear
Only if you have a 'G' UC fare - i.e. a reward seat.

Not possible on a paid for seat in the Z bucket

Re: using FC miles for chauffeur car?

PostPosted: 05 Jun 2013, 21:01
by Fordie
Oh really not even if you actually paid for the flights yourself?! thats a kick to the teeth

Re: using FC miles for chauffeur car?

PostPosted: 05 Jun 2013, 21:30
by at240
To be frank, it's usually not a very efficient use of miles.

Why not just book using cash and take advantage of the drive-thru check-in?

Re: using FC miles for chauffeur car?

PostPosted: 05 Jun 2013, 21:32
by Fordie
Im flying from LGW and they sadly dont have the drive thru check in! they need to have one. So usually i go tristar but their prices have gone up a tad.

Re: using FC miles for chauffeur car?

PostPosted: 05 Jun 2013, 21:38
by at240
Oops :| sorry... Didn't realise that!

Re: using FC miles for chauffeur car?

PostPosted: 05 Jun 2013, 21:50
by Fordie
at240 wrote:Oops :| sorry... Didn't realise that!


Haha i know i wish i could take advantage of the drive thru! lol shame on me :(

Re: using FC miles for chauffeur car?

PostPosted: 06 Jun 2013, 20:17
by buttercupkitty
Actually, I think you can: http://www.virgin-atlantic.com/en/gb/fr ... ervice.jsp

But it's not great value as the miles you need are pretty steep!

Re: using FC miles for chauffeur car?

PostPosted: 07 Jun 2013, 15:22
by Nottingham Nick
buttercupkitty wrote:Actually, I think you can: http://www.virgin-atlantic.com/en/gb/fr ... ce.jsp.....


No you can't - if you read the first line of the page you linked to it says - If you’ve spent your miles and rewarded yourself with an Upper Class flight..........

Therefore, as others have said, you can only use this facility on reward flights.

Nick

Re: using FC miles for chauffeur car?

PostPosted: 07 Jun 2013, 17:50
by buns
Fordie wrote:Im flying from LGW and they sadly dont have the drive thru check in! they need to have one. So usually i go tristar but their prices have gone up a tad.

They used to have a separate building (in fact it is still there on the left as you drive in) but is now closed

When we have used Tristar, a few of the drivers have been able to drop us off on the upper level, ensuring just a short walk to check in y)

buns