The more you fly and the more you spend, the more you'll earn. Your cabin, ticket type and membership tier all contribute, but it's far from the only way. From boosting your balance, to flying with other airlines or doing your weekly shop, catch every chance to make your adventures happen.

In 2026, earning "Virgin Points" (the currency for Virgin Atlantic) is most effectively done through partnerships and everyday spending rather than just flying. While you earn points on every Virgin Atlantic or SkyTeam flight (like Delta, KLM, or Air France), the fastest way to "supercharge" your balance is through the Virgin Red Rewards Mastercard, which converts every dollar spent into points. You can also utilize the "Shops Away" portal, which gives you points for shopping at over 1,000 retailers like Apple or Sephora. Another high-value strategy is Points Booster, which allows you to "buy back" double or triple the points you earned on a recent flight at a discounted rate. For those with other loyalty programs, you can exchange points from partners like American Express Membership Rewards, Tesco Clubcard, or even Hilton Honors and Marriott Bonvoy. In 2026, Virgin also allows "Household Pooling," letting you combine points with family and friends to reach a reward flight or upgrade much sooner.