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#893240 by MixedUpRichard
22 Jan 2015, 11:36
Hello,

I am flying to MCO next year and I'm thinking of using my Flying Club miles to upgrade from Economy to Premium.

There are 4 of us traveling (2 adults, 1 child and 1 infant) - will I need to use points for the infant (16months) who will not have a seat?

I am wondering if I will need 75,000 miles or 100,000 miles?
#893250 by Virgin AU Flyer
22 Jan 2015, 14:36
Hi Rich
Assuming infanct is under 2 at time of travel and therefore will be travelling on your lap - you will need to use some miles to upgrade but no where near the amount you are talking about.
Looking back at my account whilst when we have traveled with our infant - it's been in the region of 10% of the adult requirement both for a straight reward or for an upgrade. Example
Example: Reward
Reward: Virgin Atlantic, LGW-LAS Economy o/w -21250
Reward: Virgin Atlantic, LGW-LAS Economy Inf. o/w -2125

Example: Upgrade:
Reward: Upgrade LHR-SFO Econ to Upper Class Infant o/w -2500 Reward: Upgrade SFO-LHR Econ to Upper Class Infant o/w -2500
This was linked to a 50,000 Adult M to G.

Best think is to call the FC who you work it out for you.
#893342 by Eggtastico
23 Jan 2015, 08:27
cant help with your original query, but if you want a economy - premium voucher for spending X on your CC, then you can use that to upgrade as well. Might save you some miles.
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