Recap: Virgin Atlantic Joins SkyTeam & Guts ANA Awards

 

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Aditya Shrivastava
Aditya Shrivastava (@guest_1573580)
March 10, 2023 00:33

I watch youtube while eating. Not sure when to watch this video 🤣

wander
wander (@guest_1571703)
March 8, 2023 18:22

No real surprise, they were leaning towards skyteam anyway. The independents each gradually join an alliance like Alaska and oneworld. This really should not surprise anyone as it costs them too much to do anything but pick a team.

Tara
Tara (@guest_1571531)
March 8, 2023 14:23

lmao awesome /s

had a japan trip booked in 2020 using VS points on ANA J and obviously never happened due to covid. now i have 190k VS points sitting still for 3 years with no luck in rebooking a J flight the last year or so, and now the redemption is devalued…

wow sucks for so many in the same situation now. sweet spot for Japan is definitely decreased, and its still insanely difficult to even get J availability for 2 since they (Japan) still basically just recently reopened

Jesse
Jesse (@guest_1571607)
March 8, 2023 15:59

They didn’t devalue J, and it is very available.

Derrick-The Wanderboy
Derrick-The Wanderboy (@guest_1571974)
March 9, 2023 03:28

there are many J since March. IAH, LAX, SFO, ORD are a few I saw easily this month alone during cherry blossom season FYI.

yvrite
yvrite (@guest_1571503)
March 8, 2023 13:50

Oogh, really, a bedbug picture? Be nice, DOC.

Derrick-The Wanderboy
Derrick-The Wanderboy (@guest_1571403)
March 8, 2023 11:50

I’ve noticed the Delta One seats are starting to show weird prices than the previous 50-77k. Saw some going at 120-160k virgin… Starting to regret holding 200k Virgin peso points.

Darin
Darin (@guest_1571368)
March 8, 2023 10:42

What’s with the bedbugs video? Doesn’t appear to be an ad, and showed up as the accompanying photo for the article on Twitter.

joremero
joremero (@guest_1571423)
March 8, 2023 12:08

I believe it comes from one of the linked sources/deals

sg77
sg77 (@guest_1571449)
March 8, 2023 12:49

DoC likes Mark Rober videos, and puts them in a bunch of his recap posts, e.g., https://www.doctorofcredit.com/recap-squirrel-maze-2-0-belarus-forces-down-plane-more

Andy
Andy (@guest_1572063)
March 9, 2023 08:22

I have to say, I learned about Mark Rober from DoC.

It is me
It is me (@guest_1571357)
March 8, 2023 10:29

Doesn’t Virgin charge obscene fuel surcharges, fees and taxes to their awards, similar to British Airways?

Darin
Darin (@guest_1571369)
March 8, 2023 10:46

Yes, but a rt first class ticket on ANA at 110k miles + $750 was still a killer bargain. Even at the new rates, both business and first are great deals.

Derrick-The Wanderboy
Derrick-The Wanderboy (@guest_1571401)
March 8, 2023 11:48

Mainly from LHR. Love their Flagship Lounge though, top tier.

Jesse
Jesse (@guest_1571610)
March 8, 2023 16:01

No, they pass it through from the carrier. ANA charges the fuel surcharge. If you book a seat on Delta it’s the normal $5.60 fee only.

Payal
Payal (@guest_1571830)
March 8, 2023 22:02

MAN to JFK 66K + £660 one way on FC…. Isn’t that ridiculously high?