Virgin Atlantic is such a valuable program in the world of Points and Miles. Not only do they offer some incredible deals and partner flights, you can earn and transfer from nearly every major transferable currency: Chase Ultimate Rewards, Citi ThankYou Points, American Express Membership Rewards, Capital One Miles, Bilt Rewards, and Wells Fargo Go Far Rewards.
For example, last year, I used Virgin Points to book two tickets from Rome (FCO) to New York City (JFK) on ITA Airways, one of Virgin’s partners. It was an exceptional flight. However, coordinating points transfers between my husband’s and my accounts added a minor headache. Since we transferred points from different credit cards to both of our Flying Club accounts, we had to combine them into mine to make the booking. That single transfer cost $15. While it was a small price to pay for an incredible redemption, the process could have been more seamless.
Enter the new Household Accounts feature, which eliminates these fees and simplifies points management.
I got an email in December of 2024 saying that Virgin Atlantic is now offering Flying Club members what they call “Household Accounts”. I can definitely see us booking through Virgin in the future, so I signed up right away.
How to Create a Virgin Atlantic Household Account
Setting up a Household Account is straightforward. Here’s how you can do it:
- Log in to Your Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Account: Start by logging into your account at Virgin Atlantic’s website.
- Find the Household Account Section: Navigate to the “Household Account” link in the left-hand menu.
- Add Members to Your Household: Click “Add an Account to Your Household” and follow the prompts. You’ll need the Flying Club number of each additional member you want to include.
- Confirm Memberships: If the additional member is 18 or older, they’ll receive an email to accept or decline the invitation. Members under 18 are added automatically.
Important Things to Know About Virgin Atlantic Household Accounts
Before signing up, here are some details to consider:
- Automatic Points Pooling: Points earned through Flying Club, partner airlines, Virgin Atlantic Holidays, Virgin Atlantic credit cards, or Shops Away are automatically pooled into the Household Account.
- Virgin Red Points Are Different: Virgin Red points won’t automatically transfer to the Household Account, but you can request a manual transfer once per month.
- Household Leader Control: Only the household leader can spend points from the account. However, they can book flights for anyone, regardless of whether they’re part of the household.
- Unlinking Accounts: If you decide to unlink the Household Account, all points remain with the household leader, and new points will be routed to individual accounts.
- Eligibility and Limits:
- You must be at least 18 years old to set up a Household Account as the leader.
- You can add up to nine household members who live at the same address.
- Virgin Points never expire, so there’s no risk of losing value.
- Tier Points Are Individual: Any Tier Points earned—which determine elite status—remain with the person who earned them and are not shared within the household.
Packing It Up
Virgin Atlantic’s Household Accounts make an already valuable loyalty program easier to use. Consolidation of points and elimination of transfer fees is what sold me immediately. Though the program may not be for every household situation, it’s worth reviewing the many elements that may be beneficial to you.
Ready to get started? Log in to your Virgin Atlantic Flying Club account today and create your Household Account!
Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is based on publicly available policies published on Virgin Atlantic’s official website as of December 2024. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, airline policies may change at any time. Please refer directly to Virgin Atlantic’s official website or contact their customer service for the most up-to-date and accurate information. This article is for informational purposes only and should not be considered official advice.
