Why it matters
Affects 7 airline programs (ANA, Air New Zealand, Avianca...). Card-issuer angle via American Express, Citi.
What happened
Citi ThankYou points in the United States are eligible for a 30% bonus when transferred to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The promotion runs from March 22, 2026, to April 18, 2026. Points transfer at a 1:1 ratio in 1,000-point increments, meaning 1,000 Citi points become 1,300 Flying Club points. This bonus applies to points earned via cards like the Citi Strata Premier and Citi Strata Elite. Virgin Atlantic has adopted dynamic award pricing, with Upper Class redemptions starting at 29,000 points one-way. Points do not expire
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- One Mile at a Time: Transfer Citi ThankYou Points To Avianca Lifemiles With 25% Bonus The Citi ThankYou program has just introduced a couple of new transfer bonuses, which could represent a great deal
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