Virgin Red
Virgin Red is Virgin’s cross-brand rewards program, using Virgin Points for shopping, travel and experiences. The rewards club launched in 2021 to connect different Virgin businesses and works alongside brand-specific programs such as Virgin AtlanticVirgin AtlanticVirgin Atlantic is a British airline founded by Richard Branson in 1984, providing long-haul passenger and cargo services. It operates a transatlantic joint venture with Delta Air Lines and Air France-KLM, joined SkyTeam in 2023 and appointed Josh Bayliss chair in 2026.Open the full entry’s Flying Club.
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Key facts
2021Launch of the cross-brand rewards club
Richard BransonRichard BransonRichard Branson is a British entrepreneur and founder of Virgin Group. Beginning with a youth magazine and mail-order records, he expanded into aviation, leisure, telecommunications, finance and commercial spaceflight. He also founded Virgin Unite and is known for ballooning expeditions and his 2021 suborbital flight.Open the full entry introduced Virgin Red in June 2021 as a rewards club linking Virgin businesses and partner merchants.[1]
Operation: Earning and spending Virgin Points
Members earn points through eligible purchases or partner activity and redeem them for available rewards. Options span everyday spending, travel and experiences, with availability determined by the current partners and terms.[2]
Relationships: Links to airline and brand programs
Virgin Red connects brands including Virgin Atlantic but does not itself operate flights or hotel rooms. Flying Club and Virgin Red are related membership products, rather than one merged legal operator for all participating services.[2]
Related Organizations, Websites, and Public Accounts
Virgin Red: Official link: https://www.virgin.com/virgin-red (opens in a new window).[2]
Richard Branson: Official link: https://www.virgin.com/branson-family/richard-branson (opens in a new window).[1][3]
Virgin VoyagesVirgin VoyagesVirgin Voyages is an adults-only cruise company backed by Virgin Group and Bain Capital. Its fleet comprises Scarlet Lady, Valiant Lady, Resilient Lady and Brilliant Lady, carrying guests aged 18 and over.Open the full entry: Official link: https://www.virginvoyages.com/ (opens in a new window).[2][4]
Virgin Atlantic: Official link: https://www.virginatlantic.com/ (opens in a new window).[2][5]
Virgin GroupVirgin GroupVirgin Group is an investment and brand group originating in the record business established by Richard Branson and Nik Powell in 1970. Its network spans aviation, travel, hospitality, health, telecommunications, finance and spaceflight. Virgin-branded businesses have distinct ownership and operating arrangements.Open the full entry: Official link: https://www.virgin.com/ (opens in a new window).[2][6]