It's just a name change so instead of the currency being called Flying Club Miles we'll now refer to them as Virgin Points. However, unlike Flying Club Miles, Virgin Points will never expire.

Yes, Virgin Points and Virgin Flying Club Miles are essentially the same currency, but "Points" is the modern, re-branded name used across the entire Virgin Group ecosystem. In late 2020, Virgin Atlantic transitioned its "Flying Club Miles" to "Virgin Points" to reflect their versatility through the Virgin Red rewards club. One of the most significant benefits of this change is that, unlike the old miles which could expire after 36 months of inactivity, Virgin Points never expire. They maintain a 1:1 value ratio, meaning if you had 10,000 miles, you now have 10,000 points. This unified currency allows members to earn and spend not just on flights with Virgin Atlantic and its SkyTeam partners (like Delta and Air France), but also on "everyday" rewards through Virgin Red, such as Virgin Wines, Virgin Experience Days, and even charitable donations. While the name has changed to align with a more flexible "lifestyle" loyalty program, the core mechanics of earning based on distance flown and cabin class remain fundamentally the same for airline enthusiasts.