What SkyTeam benefits are available to you as a Virgin Flying Club Gold member?
- Noboundlife
- Mar 10
- 3 min read
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What are the benefits of Virgin Atlantic’s Flying Club Gold status when flying on SkyTeam partner airlines?
Now that Virgin Atlantic is part of the SkyTeam airline alliance, we thought it was time to take a look at what benefits you’ll get as a Virgin Flying Club Gold member. These benefits are applicable now as long as you have included your Virgin Flying Club number on your booking – and even if you haven’t, flashing your Virgin Gold card at the lounge or check-in should do the trick.
Gold is the top tier in Virgin’s Flying Club frequent flyer membership scheme. You need to earn at least 1,000 tier points in a single membership year to achieve Gold status.
The article examines the Virgin Atlantic tier points you can earn when flying with SkyTeam partners. You can achieve Virgin Flying Club status solely through travel on SkyTeam airlines, with no requirement to complete a minimum number of segments on Virgin Atlantic, unlike the British Airways Executive Club.
What are the Virgin Flying Club Gold benefits?
As a Gold member flying with Virgin Atlantic, you enjoy the following benefits, regardless of your cabin:
Upper Class Check-In and Priority: Access to expedited check-in.
Clubhouse Access: Enjoy the Clubhouse anytime you fly Virgin Atlantic or Delta, along with a guest.
Access to the Revivals Lounge: Relax in the arrivals lounge at Heathrow.
Anytime Seat Assignment: Choose your seat and that of your travel companions at any time.
Free Exit Row Seat Options: Available in economy class.
Additional Cabin Bag: Bring an extra bag in the cabin.
Additional Checked Bag: Enjoy more checked baggage allowance.
60% Virgin Points Bonus: Earn a bonus on Virgin Atlantic flights.
For the official list of Virgin Atlantic Gold benefits, visit their website here.
What about flying with SkyTeam partners?
As of 3rd March, you get additional benefits when flying other SkyTeam Alliance airlines, of which there are 17:
Aerolíneas Argentinas
Aeromexico
Air Europa
Air France
China Airlines
Czech Airlines
Delta Air Lines
Garuda Indonesia
ITA Airways
Kenya Airways
KLM
Korean Air
Middle East Airlines
SAUDIA
TAROM
Vietnam Airlines
Xiamen Air
Virgin Flying Club Gold benefits on SkyTeam flights
When traveling with SkyTeam partner airlines, your benefits vary slightly.
Virgin Flying Club Gold corresponds to SkyTeam Elite Plus status, the highest tier in the SkyTeam alliance, and comes with a variety of perks. These benefits are standardized across the alliance, so you can expect the same advantages if you hold Elite Plus status with any SkyTeam airline:
Lounge Access: Enjoy entry for you and a guest when flying with any SkyTeam airline.
Priority Services: Benefit from expedited check-in, baggage drop-off, immigration, and security.
Priority Boarding: Board the aircraft ahead of other passengers.
Free Seat Selection: Choose your seats at the time of booking for yourself and any travel companions.
Baggage Allowance: One additional bag per person or a 20kg weight increase, depending on the flight.
Reservation Assurance: For full-fare economy tickets, you are guaranteed a seat even on full or overbooked flights when booked at least 24 hours in advance.
The main highlights are lounge access, priority services, and increased baggage allowances.
Ensure you include your Virgin Flying Club membership number on any SkyTeam bookings to access these benefits. You can add it on the ‘Manage My Booking’ page of the airline you've booked with. Note that some SkyTeam members may still be updating their systems to accept Virgin Flying Club membership numbers.
Nobound Life - Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Gold | Skyteam Elite Plus Status
Normally you will need 1,000 Tier Point to reach Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Gold, but with Nobound Life, you can get your account updated to Gold Status for 1 year. As Virgin Atlantic Gold member, you are automatically eligible for Skyteam Elite Plus member as well!
