Virgin Atlantic and EL AL are launching a codeshare partnership. From a points perspective, the most exciting development here is the opportunity to redeem another rewards currency on EL AL.
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Flying Club adding EL AL awards on June 19, 2024
Virgin Atlantic and EL AL are launching a codeshare partnership, whereby the airlines will place their “code” on flights operated by the other carrier between London (LHR) and Tel Aviv (TLV). EL AL has been operating this route continuously in recent months, while Virgin Atlantic is planning on resuming it as of September 2024, a little under a year after cutting it.
Not only will this open up reciprocal points earning opportunities, but it’ll also open up reciprocal points redemption opportunities. As flagged by Head for Points, as of June 19, 2024, it’ll be possible to redeem Virgin Atlantic Flying Club points for travel on EL AL.
It’s expected that it will be possible to redeem Flying Club points throughout EL AL’s network. We’ll just have to stay tuned to see what redemption rates are like.
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club points are easy to come by, as the program is transfer partners with Amex Membership Rewards, Bilt Rewards, Capital One, Chase Ultimate Rewards, and Citi ThankYou. On top of that, we often see transfer bonuses, so there’s value in making a speculative transfer.
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club really has become an increasingly useful frequent flyer program in recent years. Not only does it allow redemptions on all SkyTeam airlines, but the program also partners with some other unique airlines, like Star Alliance’s All Nippon Airways.
Could this be a good value EL AL redemption?
EL AL doesn’t belong to any of the major global airline alliances, and unfortunately redemption opportunities on the airline are fairly limited.
Currently the best program for booking EL AL awards is Alaska Mileage Plan, as the program has attractive pricing.
While Delta and EL AL have a close partnership, as you’d expect, Delta SkyMiles doesn’t actually offer good value for EL AL redemptions. The same business class award that costs 70,000 Alaska Mileage Plan miles will set you back 320,000 Delta SkyMiles — nice!
While Qantas Frequent Flyer also allows redemptions on EL AL, I find the program doesn’t have access to all award space, especially to and from the United States.
Perhaps the biggest issue with redeeming on EL AL is just how little award space there is, especially in premium cabins. The problem isn’t necessarily the pricing or lack of partners, but rather the lack of award availability.
Bottom line
Virgin Atlantic and EL AL are launching a partnership as of June 19, 2024. In addition to codesharing between London and Tel Aviv, it’ll also be possible to redeem Flying Club points on EL AL. More redemption opportunities are always a good thing, so I look forward to seeing what the pricing is like.
What do you make of the new Virgin Atlantic and EL AL partnership?
Considering that I just read the same description of a flight to Barbados, consider that you or your clothing might be the issue.
Well, start off by reading up on the Hebron massacre of 1929. I believe this was way before 1948 but yes, Jews were raped and massacred.
Get the facts before you spew your lies.
No Israeli was planning on any of the current situation prior to the massacre on October 7.
This could actually end up being useful with the plethora of transfer bonuses Virgin runs. Obviously not interested in visiting there right now, but as soon as Israel manages to wipe the terrorist zealots off the map, I will start looking at it. Israel seems like an interesting visit.
Not entirely true about redeeming Skymiles on El Al. Fairly niche, but you can redeem 70k for El Al biz to Japan or Thailand
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Maybe it was your own underwear you were smelling.
Your just a shameless sack of skin covering 100% diseased tissue.
EL AL is completely loyal to Boeing. About to buy some 737-Max's.
They certainly don't bite the hand that feeds them.
Nice - after a ripping Anti-semitic tirade you even managed to sneak in a semi disguised racist trope against Indians. Bravo!
I don't understand why jews, muslims and christians don't just get along. You all have the same God and are all descendants of Abraham and Moses. Grow up!
Jews, Muslims and Christians do get along. The issue is Zionism which is fringe extremism at its worst by a group of people pretending to be Jews.
Zionism=patriotism but because it involves Jews your anti-semitic hatred is getting the best of you.
Although I'm sure you are not in favor of American patriotism too
There are plenty of people who are not Jews who are zionists. There are plenty (like myself) who are Jewish and do nit subscribe to extremist Zionist ideology.
Anti Zionism is not anti semitism.
Anti Zionistm and Antisemitism are two separate thongs, but go together like a horse and carriage.
You supposedly have nothing against Jews, but think they have no right to live in their historical homeland (or deny the historical fact). It's like suggesting to deport all French people from France while claiming you don't hate them.
Zionism is not "fringe extremism". It's the majority opinion of Jews worldwide. And I'd wager heavily that the vast majority of anti-Zionist Jews are under the age of 40 - young enough so that the Holocaust is a historical event rather than something their parents lived through.
Simply put, Zionism is the position that Jews deserve a country in their ancestral homeland. Disagreeing with the latter part isn't necessarily anti-Semitic, but disagreeing with the former...
Zionism is not "fringe extremism". It's the majority opinion of Jews worldwide. And I'd wager heavily that the vast majority of anti-Zionist Jews are under the age of 40 - young enough so that the Holocaust is a historical event rather than something their parents lived through.
Simply put, Zionism is the position that Jews deserve a country in their ancestral homeland. Disagreeing with the latter part isn't necessarily anti-Semitic, but disagreeing with the former part certainly is.
It’s because we come from different genetic ethnicities and races. Religion is the least of it. We look different, are different, and don’t naturally belong together.
As for religion the modern day “Jews” likely are not the same people from 2000 years ago but another group who adopted the name and language in 500AD.
Actually, your facts have been disproven many times.
Regurgitating the same lies over and over ultimately did not work for the Germans either.
Antisemitic ChatGPT.
It was definitely not written by a human and if it was definitely the worst and lowest form of a human being imaginable
TLV is really a niche market that only appeals to certain demographics, same goes for VS other codeshare announcement with Saudia.
Lol grow up.
Funny how you don't have any issue with demonic dictatorship states like Qatar, Saudi, and Oman, right?
Have issue with all demonic dictatorship states. This includes Netanyahu and Ben Gvir’s Israel.
Israel has never been and will never be a dictatorship. In fact it’s the only democracy in the Middle East. Educate yourself before posting nonsense. Your ignorance is showing
Keep drinking the Hasbara koolaid clown
If you're wondering then why I don't like Palestinians getting killed since they also elected Hamas on their own, they didn't hold a single election after Hamas and Fatah got the controls. The approval rate has been going down before that, so they don't represent Palestinians well.
Your just a shameless sack of skin covering 100% diseased tissue.
Hamas's approval rate was going down because they don't kill enough Israelis. Islamic Jihad was firing rockets, and Hamas was too scared of Israel to join in. The people of Gaza didn't like this.
We know now that this was part of the deception leading to October 7th. They lulled Israel into thinking they're too scared to attack. This worked very well, but the price was decreased popular support.
Thinking this decrease meant Gazan want peace is 100% wrong .
Mason are you seriously suggesting that Israelis killed by Hamas deserve it?
If so you should seek help.
@Watson
No thanks, and I believe that you're the one who needs a help. Denying the truths and keep pursuing a delusional ideology neither seems like it's a core value of the Jews, nor sounds more problematic than my situation.
Shame on you for such a false and disgusting comment.
I bet you are one of those brain dead “useful idiots” protesting on campuses
I am sure the comments here will not be off topic, and will be leveled and measured in all respects.