Alaska Atmos Rewards vs Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: award prices compared
Alaska Atmos Rewards and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club both showed award space in the same cabin on 1,495 routes in the last 30 days. In economy, Virgin Atlantic needed fewer points on 720 of 1,443 shared routes; in business class, Atmos on 322 of 538.
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- Routes with both programs
- 1,495
- Cabin comparisons
- 2,812
- Atmos routes
- 4,258
- Virgin Atlantic routes
- 2,963
Atmos or Virgin Atlantic: fewer points by cabin
On each route where both programs showed award space in a cabin, the one whose lowest observed one-way award needed fewer points. Both programs' points are compared one to one; taxes are compared separately.
| Cabin | Shared routes | Fewer with Atmos | Fewer with Virgin Atlantic | Same number | Median difference | Median taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 1,443 | 685 | 720 | 38 | No difference | Atmos $40.70, Virgin Atlantic $92.33 |
| Premium Economy | 490 | 116 | 372 | 2 | 8,000 fewer points with Virgin Atlantic | Atmos $126.40, Virgin Atlantic $311.80 |
| Business Class | 538 | 322 | 209 | 7 | 3,500 fewer points with Atmos | Atmos $84.19, Virgin Atlantic $349.49 |
| First Class | 341 | 335 | 6 | 0 | 34,500 fewer points with Atmos | Atmos $25.60, Virgin Atlantic $5.60 |
When Atmos or Virgin Atlantic came out ahead
What the last 30 days of observations show; award space changes daily.
- Fewer points needed more often: Atmos in business class and first class; Virgin Atlantic in premium economy and economy.
- Economy: Virgin Atlantic needed fewer points on 720 of 1,443 shared economy routes; the median difference was zero.
- Business class: Atmos needed fewer points on 322 of 538 shared business-class routes; the median difference was 3,500 points in favor of Atmos.
- Premium economy: Virgin Atlantic needed fewer points on 372 of 490 shared premium economy routes; the median difference was 8,000 points in favor of Virgin Atlantic.
- First class: Atmos needed fewer points on 335 of 341 shared first-class routes; the median difference was 34,500 points in favor of Atmos.
- Open dates: Atmos showed economy award space on more departure dates on 1,267 of 1,443 shared routes.
- Taxes and fees: on shared economy routes the median was $40.70 with Atmos and $92.33 with Virgin Atlantic.
- Coverage: Atmos showed award space on 2 or more dates on 4,258 routes and Virgin Atlantic on 2,963 routes; 1,495 routes had both.
- Booking window: AwardTool saw Atmos award space up to 330 days ahead (Sep 11, 2027) and Virgin Atlantic up to 331 days ahead (Sep 12, 2027).
- Bank transfers: Bilt transfers to both; Amex, Capital One, Chase, Citi and Wells Fargo transfer to Virgin Atlantic only.
Shared routes: Atmos and Virgin Atlantic side by side
Each program's lowest observed one-way award on the route in that cabin, plus taxes, with its open departure dates and newest observation.
Economy: 1,443 shared routes
The 50 of 1,443 routes with the most open dates.
| Route | Atmos (points) | Virgin Atlantic (points) | Fewer |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 35,000 + $208.89325 dates · | 9,000 + $334.73330 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Mumbai (BOM) to New York JFK | 42,500 + $72.25325 dates · | 12,000 + $260.35329 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Seattle (SEA) to Portland (PDX) | 7,500 + $5.60325 dates · | 7,500 + $5.60329 dates · | Same |
| Portland (PDX) to Seattle (SEA) | 7,500 + $5.60328 dates · | 7,500 + $5.60323 dates · | Same |
| San Francisco (SFO) to Mumbai (BOM) | 42,500 + $57.50325 dates · | 13,000 + $301.50324 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| New York JFK to Bangalore (BLR) | 42,500 + $68.00328 dates · | 12,000 + $303.90316 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| New York JFK to New Delhi (DEL) | 42,500 + $36.90322 dates · | 12,000 + $302.00321 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Mumbai (BOM) | 42,500 + $66.00321 dates · | 13,000 + $302.00322 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Orlando (MCO) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 27,500 + $25.60317 dates · | 7,500 + $161.10323 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Boise (BOI) to Seattle (SEA) | 5,000 + $5.60324 dates · | 7,500 + $5.60314 dates · | Atmos |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Portland (PDX) | 7,500 + $5.60330 dates · | 11,000 + $5.60306 dates · | Atmos |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Lagos (LOS) | 22,500 + $251.90323 dates · | 12,000 + $338.45313 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Orlando (MCO) | 27,500 + $246.39312 dates · | 7,500 + $328.00322 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) to Phoenix (PHX) | 4,500 + $25.60325 dates · | 11,000 + $5.60308 dates · | Atmos |
| Portland (PDX) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 7,500 + $5.60325 dates · | 11,000 + $5.60307 dates · | Atmos |
| Portland (PDX) to Minneapolis (MSP) | 12,500 + $5.60328 dates · | 16,500 + $5.60304 dates · | Atmos |
| New York JFK to Nairobi (NBO) | 42,500 + $463.15330 dates · | 24,000 + $237.65301 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| San Jose (SJC) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 5,000 + $5.60329 dates · | 7,500 + $5.60302 dates · | Atmos |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) to San Diego (SAN) | 6,500 + $5.60330 dates · | 11,000 + $5.60301 dates · | Atmos |
| Mumbai (BOM) to San Francisco (SFO) | 42,500 + $88.95316 dates · | 13,000 + $267.49314 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| New Delhi (DEL) to Atlanta (ATL) | 42,500 + $97.85309 dates · | 18,500 + $412.82321 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Seoul Incheon (ICN) to New York JFK | 40,000 + $42.09322 dates · | 13,500 + $236.83308 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| San Francisco (SFO) to Bangalore (BLR) | 42,500 + $59.50320 dates · | 13,000 + $303.50310 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Bangkok (BKK) to Singapore (SIN) | 7,500 + $65.30311 dates · | 12,500 + $133.00318 dates · | Atmos |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to San Jose (SJC) | 5,000 + $5.60323 dates · | 7,500 + $5.60306 dates · | Atmos |
| Phoenix (PHX) to Salt Lake City (SLC) | 4,500 + $25.60328 dates · | 11,000 + $5.60300 dates · | Atmos |
| Portland (PDX) to Salt Lake City (SLC) | 6,500 + $5.60327 dates · | 11,000 + $5.60300 dates · | Atmos |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) to Seattle (SEA) | 6,500 + $5.60321 dates · | 11,000 + $5.60304 dates · | Atmos |
| New York JFK to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 40,000 + $5.60315 dates · | 12,500 + $298.30309 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Seattle (SEA) to Las Vegas (LAS) | 7,500 + $5.60324 dates · | 11,000 + $5.60300 dates · | Atmos |
| Bangkok (BKK) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 30,000 + $65.90325 dates · | 21,000 + $189.60298 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| San Diego (SAN) to Seattle (SEA) | 7,500 + $5.60329 dates · | 16,500 + $5.60294 dates · | Atmos |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) to Portland (PDX) | 6,500 + $5.60327 dates · | 11,000 + $5.60296 dates · | Atmos |
| Albuquerque (ABQ) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 4,500 + $25.60329 dates · | 11,000 + $5.60293 dates · | Atmos |
| Seattle (SEA) to San Diego (SAN) | 7,500 + $5.60321 dates · | 16,500 + $5.60300 dates · | Atmos |
| Singapore (SIN) to Bangkok (BKK) | 7,500 + $82.80307 dates · | 12,500 + $150.71314 dates · | Atmos |
| Seattle (SEA) to Vancouver (YVR) | 7,500 + $5.60329 dates · | 7,500 + $5.60290 dates · | Same |
| New Delhi (DEL) to Washington Dulles (IAD) | 42,500 + $97.85319 dates · | 16,000 + $260.76299 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Denver (DEN) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 7,500 + $25.60327 dates · | 11,000 + $5.60291 dates · | Atmos |
| San Diego (SAN) to Minneapolis (MSP) | 12,500 + $5.60324 dates · | 18,500 + $5.60294 dates · | Atmos |
| Washington Dulles (IAD) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 40,000 + $11.20308 dates · | 12,500 + $298.30309 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Las Vegas (LAS) | 4,500 + $25.60323 dates · | 7,500 + $5.60294 dates · | Atmos |
| Seattle (SEA) to Denver (DEN) | 7,500 + $5.60326 dates · | 16,500 + $5.60291 dates · | Atmos |
| Amsterdam (AMS) to Zurich (ZRH) | 7,500 + $114.30317 dates · | 4,000 + $99.78299 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Johannesburg (JNB) to Atlanta (ATL) | 55,000 + $110.59289 dates · | 15,000 + $255.47327 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Bangalore (BLR) to San Francisco (SFO) | 42,500 + $93.65324 dates · | 15,000 + $272.20290 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Manila (MNL) to Bangkok (BKK) | 7,500 + $36.80302 dates · | 15,500 + $120.00312 dates · | Atmos |
| Seattle (SEA) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 7,500 + $5.60323 dates · | 11,000 + $5.60291 dates · | Atmos |
| Singapore (SIN) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) | 7,500 + $81.10301 dates · | 7,000 + $100.76313 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Seattle (SEA) | 7,500 + $5.60326 dates · | 11,000 + $5.60287 dates · | Atmos |
Premium Economy: 490 shared routes
The 50 of 490 routes with the most open dates.
| Route | Atmos (points) | Virgin Atlantic (points) | Fewer |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco (SFO) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 45,000 + $25.60210 dates · | 16,500 + $293.30317 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to New York JFK | 30,000 + $400.49308 dates · | 14,500 + $367.04167 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Las Vegas (LAS) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 45,000 + $25.60151 dates · | 16,500 + $293.30316 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| New York JFK to Mumbai (BOM) | 55,000 + $416.40145 dates · | 21,000 + $538.20321 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Mumbai (BOM) to New York JFK | 55,000 + $750.65140 dates · | 21,000 + $519.29325 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to New York JFK | 30,000 + $439.79312 dates · | 24,000 + $331.23152 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Miami (MIA) | 35,000 + $438.99135 dates · | 13,500 + $630.84325 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 45,000 + $25.60129 dates · | 16,500 + $293.80328 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to San Francisco (SFO) | 45,000 + $438.49136 dates · | 16,500 + $650.51319 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Atlanta (ATL) | 35,000 + $434.39126 dates · | 13,500 + $630.84328 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| San Francisco (SFO) to Mumbai (BOM) | 85,000 + $416.40143 dates · | 27,000 + $538.20311 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Berlin (BER) to New York JFK | 35,000 + $202.59309 dates · | 24,000 + $297.25139 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 45,000 + $433.09118 dates · | 16,500 + $630.97329 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| New York JFK to Bangalore (BLR) | 55,000 + $418.40134 dates · | 21,000 + $540.80311 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Miami (MIA) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 35,000 + $25.60119 dates · | 13,500 + $293.80325 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Milan Malpensa (MXP) to New York JFK | 35,000 + $67.99303 dates · | 24,000 + $262.95141 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Amsterdam (AMS) to New York JFK | 30,000 + $405.29283 dates · | 14,500 + $372.87159 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Seattle (SEA) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 35,000 + $549.00259 dates · | 16,500 + $293.60183 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Atlanta (ATL) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 35,000 + $549.00114 dates · | 13,500 + $293.30327 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Seattle (SEA) | 35,000 + $718.49244 dates · | 16,500 + $661.21191 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Prague (PRG) to New York JFK | 35,000 + $150.79304 dates · | 28,000 + $230.39130 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| San Francisco (SFO) to Bangalore (BLR) | 85,000 + $43.00133 dates · | 46,500 + $540.20298 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to San Francisco (SFO) | 55,000 + $69.89262 dates · | 95,000 + $263.99160 dates · | Atmos |
| Rome (FCO) to New York JFK | 35,000 + $82.99284 dates · | 24,000 + $275.32136 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| New York JFK to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | 30,000 + $568.20302 dates · | 14,500 + $314.40116 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 45,000 + $146.49298 dates · | 20,500 + $368.08117 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| London Gatwick (LGW) to New York JFK | 35,000 + $502.89234 dates · | 24,000 + $596.11181 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| New York JFK to Milan Malpensa (MXP) | 35,000 + $25.60312 dates · | 24,000 + $179.6099 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Las Vegas (LAS) | 45,000 + $438.9996 dates · | 16,500 + $630.97315 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Barcelona (BCN) to New York JFK | 35,000 + $62.69277 dates · | 24,000 + $258.82130 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| New York JFK to Frankfurt (FRA) | 30,000 + $568.20307 dates · | 24,000 + $150.60100 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to San Francisco (SFO) | 45,000 + $152.09310 dates · | 20,500 + $367.7293 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| New York JFK to Munich (MUC) | 35,000 + $25.60305 dates · | 24,000 + $150.6097 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| New York JFK to Amsterdam (AMS) | 30,000 + $568.20276 dates · | 14,500 + $314.40124 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| New York JFK to New Delhi (DEL) | 55,000 + $424.6095 dates · | 21,000 + $538.80305 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| New Delhi (DEL) to New York JFK | 55,000 + $751.0583 dates · | 21,000 + $538.45316 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | 45,000 + $25.60310 dates · | 20,500 + $314.2086 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Venice (VCE) to New York JFK | 35,000 + $145.59247 dates · | 24,000 + $265.12148 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| New York JFK to Vienna (VIE) | 35,000 + $118.00306 dates · | 24,000 + $179.6087 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| New York JFK to Rome (FCO) | 35,000 + $25.60295 dates · | 24,000 + $179.6094 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 45,000 + $759.2061 dates · | 15,000 + $600.27327 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Amsterdam (AMS) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 45,000 + $181.39242 dates · | 20,500 + $372.75144 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| New York JFK to Berlin (BER) | 35,000 + $115.80302 dates · | 24,000 + $151.3082 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| San Francisco (SFO) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) | 55,000 + $34.90229 dates · | 81,000 + $556.00155 dates · | Atmos |
| San Francisco (SFO) to New Delhi (DEL) | 85,000 + $41.2092 dates · | 30,500 + $539.30290 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Atlanta (ATL) to Manchester (MAN) | 35,000 + $560.40102 dates · | 19,500 + $293.30278 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| San Francisco (SFO) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | 45,000 + $25.60319 dates · | 20,500 + $313.9058 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Johannesburg (JNB) to Atlanta (ATL) | 72,500 + $445.0946 dates · | 43,500 + $445.99322 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| New York JFK to Warsaw (WAW) | 35,000 + $568.20276 dates · | 31,500 + $150.7091 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Mumbai (BOM) | 85,000 + $428.4045 dates · | 27,000 + $538.20322 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
Business Class: 538 shared routes
The 50 of 538 routes with the most open dates.
| Route | Atmos (points) | Virgin Atlantic (points) | Fewer |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow (LHR) to New York JFK | 45,000 + $428.09314 dates · | 29,000 + $970.16326 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| New York JFK to London Heathrow (LHR) | 45,000 + $25.60301 dates · | 29,000 + $690.40328 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Washington Dulles (IAD) | 45,000 + $397.09321 dates · · Mixed cabin | 29,000 + $970.30305 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Washington Dulles (IAD) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 45,000 + $29.00313 dates · · Mixed cabin | 57,500 + $690.40305 dates · | Atmos |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Boston (BOS) | 45,000 + $396.49310 dates · | 29,000 + $1,014.00304 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 70,000 + $397.09275 dates · | 41,000 + $970.30330 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Boston (BOS) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 45,000 + $25.60300 dates · | 29,000 + $690.30301 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Amsterdam (AMS) to Helsinki (HEL) | 15,000 + $110.90328 dates · | 23,500 + $122.16272 dates · | Atmos |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 70,000 + $25.60270 dates · | 41,000 + $691.00327 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to Stockholm (ARN) | 15,000 + $95.30322 dates · | 23,500 + $106.01270 dates · | Atmos |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Helsinki (HEL) | 15,000 + $92.80309 dates · | 25,000 + $98.03274 dates · | Atmos |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Munich (MUC) | 15,000 + $114.00312 dates · | 8,000 + $98.03267 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Bangkok (BKK) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 60,000 + $65.90324 dates · | 100,500 + $507.60253 dates · | Atmos |
| Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Manila (MNL) | 50,000 + $50.30303 dates · | 37,000 + $120.30273 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Toronto Pearson (YYZ) | 45,000 + $367.30323 dates · · Mixed cabin | 29,000 + $927.48252 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Manchester (MAN) to New York JFK | 45,000 + $772.19313 dates · · Mixed cabin | 29,000 + $898.31261 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Stockholm (ARN) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 15,000 + $38.20321 dates · | 15,500 + $10.79252 dates · | Atmos |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Oslo (OSL) | 15,000 + $100.70313 dates · | 15,500 + $74.13260 dates · | Atmos |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Rome (FCO) | 15,000 + $119.30305 dates · | 25,000 + $98.03265 dates · | Atmos |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to San Francisco (SFO) | 70,000 + $434.39247 dates · | 41,000 + $1,003.30320 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| San Francisco (SFO) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 70,000 + $25.60248 dates · | 41,000 + $690.40319 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| New York JFK to Manchester (MAN) | 45,000 + $1,015.40308 dates · | 29,000 + $689.70257 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Manila (MNL) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 50,000 + $35.10305 dates · | 37,000 + $110.30260 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Amsterdam (AMS) to Madrid (MAD) | 15,000 + $110.90305 dates · | 25,000 + $101.53257 dates · | Atmos |
| Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Da Nang (DAD) | 50,000 + $37.90252 dates · | 35,000 + $17.30305 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Lagos (LOS) | 45,000 + $445.40238 dates · | 48,500 + $648.02316 dates · | Atmos |
| Rome (FCO) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 15,000 + $85.70311 dates · | 25,000 + $63.06242 dates · | Atmos |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Lisbon (LIS) | 15,000 + $116.60291 dates · | 25,000 + $98.03261 dates · | Atmos |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Miami (MIA) | 55,000 + $434.19227 dates · | 29,000 + $970.30324 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Istanbul (IST) to Madrid (MAD) | 45,000 + $64.70303 dates · | 30,000 + $51.36247 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Madrid (MAD) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 15,000 + $41.90293 dates · | 25,000 + $47.36250 dates · | Atmos |
| Amsterdam (AMS) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 15,000 + $124.30274 dates · | 8,000 + $101.53268 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Hanoi (HAN) to Singapore (SIN) | 50,000 + $57.30219 dates · | 21,500 + $77.00323 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 45,000 + $79.20301 dates · · Mixed cabin | 35,000 + $744.49240 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Amsterdam (AMS) | 15,000 + $111.30272 dates · | 8,000 + $79.18267 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Singapore (SIN) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 50,000 + $81.10255 dates · | 43,000 + $150.71282 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Manila (MNL) to Bangkok (BKK) | 15,000 + $36.80241 dates · | 36,000 + $118.20295 dates · | Atmos |
| Madrid (MAD) to Amsterdam (AMS) | 15,000 + $41.90289 dates · | 25,000 + $28.10245 dates · | Atmos |
| Singapore (SIN) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 50,000 + $79.50274 dates · | 40,000 + $60.47255 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Hanoi (HAN) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 50,000 + $47.00233 dates · | 35,000 + $27.90295 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Manila (MNL) | 50,000 + $37.90250 dates · | 35,000 + $17.30278 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 50,000 + $42.00235 dates · | 35,000 + $22.90293 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to Bangkok (BKK) | 60,000 + $162.40318 dates · | 100,500 + $675.09208 dates · | Atmos |
| Johannesburg (JNB) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 70,000 + $745.80195 dates · | 35,000 + $341.31326 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Atlanta (ATL) | 55,000 + $449.79194 dates · | 47,500 + $1,014.14326 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 50,000 + $74.80261 dates · | 43,000 + $144.80257 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Amsterdam (AMS) to Zurich (ZRH) | 15,000 + $171.40236 dates · | 8,000 + $101.53280 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Manila (MNL) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 50,000 + $35.10245 dates · | 35,000 + $41.80270 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) | 50,000 + $37.90259 dates · | 35,000 + $17.30255 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Milan Linate (LIN) | 15,000 + $119.40276 dates · | 8,000 + $98.03233 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
First Class: 341 shared routes
The 50 of 341 routes with the most open dates.
| Route | Atmos (points) | Virgin Atlantic (points) | Fewer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland (PDX) to Seattle (SEA) | 12,500 + $5.60328 dates · | 21,000 + $5.60328 dates · | Atmos |
| Seattle (SEA) to Portland (PDX) | 12,500 + $5.60325 dates · | 21,000 + $5.60329 dates · | Atmos |
| San Jose (SJC) to Seattle (SEA) | 15,000 + $5.60325 dates · | 41,500 + $5.60328 dates · | Atmos |
| Boise (BOI) to Seattle (SEA) | 12,500 + $5.60324 dates · | 21,000 + $5.60327 dates · | Atmos |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Portland (PDX) | 20,000 + $5.60330 dates · | 41,500 + $5.60320 dates · | Atmos |
| Seattle (SEA) to San Jose (SJC) | 15,000 + $5.60323 dates · | 41,500 + $5.60327 dates · | Atmos |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) to Portland (PDX) | 15,000 + $5.60327 dates · | 41,500 + $5.60322 dates · | Atmos |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) to San Diego (SAN) | 15,000 + $5.60330 dates · | 41,500 + $5.60317 dates · | Atmos |
| Portland (PDX) to Salt Lake City (SLC) | 15,000 + $5.60327 dates · | 41,500 + $5.60319 dates · | Atmos |
| San Diego (SAN) to Seattle (SEA) | 20,000 + $5.60329 dates · | 59,500 + $5.60316 dates · | Atmos |
| Ontario (ONT) to Seattle (SEA) | 20,000 + $5.60323 dates · | 41,500 + $5.60321 dates · | Atmos |
| Portland (PDX) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 20,000 + $5.60325 dates · | 41,500 + $5.60318 dates · | Atmos |
| Seattle (SEA) to Vancouver (YVR) | 15,000 + $5.60329 dates · | 21,000 + $5.60314 dates · | Atmos |
| Seattle (SEA) to Denver (DEN) | 20,000 + $5.60326 dates · | 59,500 + $5.60314 dates · | Atmos |
| Seattle (SEA) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) | 25,000 + $5.60330 dates · | 66,500 + $5.60309 dates · | Atmos |
| Seattle (SEA) to San Diego (SAN) | 20,000 + $5.60321 dates · | 59,500 + $5.60318 dates · | Atmos |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Seattle (SEA) | 20,000 + $5.60326 dates · | 41,500 + $5.60312 dates · | Atmos |
| Seattle (SEA) to San Francisco (SFO) | 15,000 + $5.60329 dates · | 41,500 + $5.60309 dates · | Atmos |
| San Diego (SAN) to Salt Lake City (SLC) | 15,000 + $5.60327 dates · | 41,500 + $5.60309 dates · | Atmos |
| Albuquerque (ABQ) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 9,000 + $25.60329 dates · | 41,500 + $5.60306 dates · | Atmos |
| Seattle (SEA) to Orange County (SNA) | 20,000 + $5.60327 dates · | 41,500 + $5.60305 dates · | Atmos |
| San Francisco (SFO) to Seattle (SEA) | 15,000 + $5.60329 dates · | 41,500 + $5.60303 dates · | Atmos |
| Denver (DEN) to Seattle (SEA) | 20,000 + $5.60328 dates · | 59,500 + $5.60303 dates · | Atmos |
| San Jose (SJC) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 12,500 + $5.60325 dates · | 21,000 + $5.60305 dates · | Atmos |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Albuquerque (ABQ) | 9,000 + $25.60325 dates · | 41,500 + $5.60304 dates · | Atmos |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 9,000 + $25.60328 dates · | 41,500 + $5.60300 dates · | Atmos |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to San Francisco (SFO) | 9,000 + $25.60330 dates · | 21,000 + $5.60297 dates · | Atmos |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to San Jose (SJC) | 12,500 + $5.60321 dates · | 21,000 + $5.60306 dates · | Atmos |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Salt Lake City (SLC) | 9,000 + $25.60326 dates · | 41,500 + $5.60298 dates · | Atmos |
| Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Seattle (SEA) | 25,000 + $5.60322 dates · | 66,500 + $5.60300 dates · | Atmos |
| Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Boston (BOS) | 15,000 + $25.60319 dates · | 41,500 + $5.60302 dates · | Atmos |
| San Francisco (SFO) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 9,000 + $25.60323 dates · | 21,000 + $5.60296 dates · | Atmos |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) to San Francisco (SFO) | 20,000 + $5.60330 dates · | 41,500 + $5.60289 dates · | Atmos |
| Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to New York JFK | 15,000 + $25.60311 dates · | 41,500 + $5.60307 dates · | Atmos |
| Orange County (SNA) to Seattle (SEA) | 20,000 + $5.60321 dates · | 41,500 + $5.60295 dates · | Atmos |
| Seattle (SEA) to Phoenix (PHX) | 20,000 + $5.60327 dates · | 59,500 + $5.60288 dates · | Atmos |
| San Francisco (SFO) to Salt Lake City (SLC) | 20,000 + $5.60329 dates · | 41,500 + $5.60284 dates · | Atmos |
| Boston (BOS) to Columbus (CMH) | 9,000 + $25.60301 dates · | 41,500 + $5.60308 dates · | Atmos |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) to Seattle (SEA) | 15,000 + $5.60321 dates · | 41,500 + $5.60287 dates · | Atmos |
| Columbus (CMH) to Boston (BOS) | 9,000 + $25.60305 dates · | 41,500 + $5.60302 dates · | Atmos |
| Pittsburgh (PIT) to New York JFK | 9,000 + $25.60295 dates · | 21,000 + $5.60309 dates · | Atmos |
| Minneapolis (MSP) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) | 25,000 + $25.60307 dates · | 41,500 + $5.60295 dates · | Atmos |
| Seattle (SEA) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 20,000 + $5.60323 dates · | 41,500 + $5.60279 dates · | Atmos |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) to Phoenix (PHX) | 9,000 + $25.60325 dates · | 41,500 + $5.60275 dates · | Atmos |
| New York JFK to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) | 15,000 + $25.60293 dates · | 41,500 + $5.60306 dates · | Atmos |
| Atlanta (ATL) to Pittsburgh (PIT) | 15,000 + $25.60291 dates · | 41,500 + $5.60306 dates · | Atmos |
| Columbus (CMH) to New York LaGuardia (LGA) | 9,000 + $25.60294 dates · | 21,000 + $5.60303 dates · | Atmos |
| Indianapolis (IND) to Boston (BOS) | 15,000 + $25.60304 dates · | 41,500 + $5.60293 dates · | Atmos |
| San Diego (SAN) to Minneapolis (MSP) | 30,000 + $5.60324 dates · | 66,500 + $5.60273 dates · | Atmos |
| Columbus (CMH) to New York JFK | 9,000 + $25.60290 dates · | 21,000 + $5.60305 dates · | Atmos |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them.
Transfer partners of Atmos and Virgin Atlantic
Bank points to each program: ratio and typical transfer time as listed when AwardTool last reviewed them, Aug 27, 2026.
| Bank | Alaska Atmos Rewards | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club |
|---|---|---|
| American Express Membership Rewards | — | 1:1 · Instant |
| Bilt Rewards | 1:1 · ~1 day | 1:1 · Instant |
| Capital One Miles | — | 1:1 · Instant |
| Chase Ultimate Rewards | — | 1:1 · Instant |
| Citi ThankYou Points | — | 1:1 · Instant |
| Wells Fargo Rewards | — | 1:1 · Instant |
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
Atmos and Virgin Atlantic booking windows: published and observed
| Program | Published booking window | Furthest departure observed | Routes with award space on 2+ dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 330 days | 330 days after Oct 16, 2026 | 4,258 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 331 days | 331 days after Oct 16, 2026 | 2,963 |
AwardTool scans departures up to 365 days ahead, so a longer published window can't be observed in full. Observations are a record, not a forecast. Compare booking windows across programs.
Airlines seen on Atmos and Virgin Atlantic awards on shared routes
Shared routes where an airline appeared on each program's award itineraries in the shared cabins.
| Airline | Atmos routes | Virgin Atlantic routes |
|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines (DL) | 0 | 1,077 |
| American Airlines (AA) | 1,007 | 0 |
| Alaska Airlines (AS) | 759 | 0 |
| Air France (AF) | 0 | 653 |
| British Airways (BA) | 625 | 0 |
| Korean Air (KE) | 158 | 382 |
| KLM (KL) | 0 | 528 |
| Cathay Pacific (CX) | 380 | 0 |
| Qatar Airways (QR) | 371 | 0 |
| Finnair (AY) | 355 | 0 |
| Aer Lingus (EI) | 276 | 0 |
| SAS (SK) | 0 | 261 |
| Icelandair (FI) | 247 | 0 |
| IBERIA (IB) | 241 | 0 |
| Japan Airlines (JL) | 217 | 0 |
| Philippine Airlines (PR) | 183 | 0 |
| Vietnam Airlines (VN) | 0 | 181 |
| Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 0 | 161 |
| Hainan Airlines (HU) | 160 | 0 |
| Condor (DE) | 158 | 0 |
| Royal Air Maroc (AT) | 151 | 0 |
| Malaysia Airlines (MH) | 112 | 0 |
| Royal Jordanian (RJ) | 111 | 0 |
| EL AL (LY) | 0 | 107 |
| Xiamen Airlines (MF) | 0 | 101 |
| STARLUX Airlines (JX) | 89 | 0 |
| Qantas (QF) | 78 | 0 |
| SriLankan Airlines (UL) | 53 | 0 |
| LATAM Airlines Group (LA) | 0 | 50 |
| Oman Air (WY) | 34 | 0 |
An airline appears here when it was part of an award itinerary the program showed. It isn't always the airline of the lowest award.
Questions about Atmos vs Virgin Atlantic
Which needs fewer points for economy awards, Atmos or Virgin Atlantic?
On the 1,443 routes where both showed economy award space in the last 30 days, Atmos needed fewer points on 685 and Virgin Atlantic on 720, with the same price on 38 routes. The median difference was zero. Both programs' points are compared one to one, although their value differs.
Which needs fewer points for business-class awards, Atmos or Virgin Atlantic?
On the 538 routes where both showed business-class award space in the last 30 days, Atmos needed fewer points on 322 and Virgin Atlantic on 209, with the same price on 7 routes. The median difference was 3,500 points in favor of Atmos. Both programs' points are compared one to one, although their value differs.
Which banks transfer to both Alaska Atmos Rewards and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club?
Bilt transfers to both. Amex, Capital One, Chase, Citi and Wells Fargo transfer to Virgin Atlantic only. Ratios as of AwardTool's review on Aug 27, 2026. Most transfers can't be reversed.
How far ahead did AwardTool see Atmos and Virgin Atlantic award space?
Atmos: up to 330 days ahead (Sep 11, 2027). Virgin Atlantic: up to 331 days ahead (Sep 12, 2027). AwardTool scans departures up to 365 days ahead from Oct 16, 2026, so this is a record, not a forecast.
Where did Atmos and Virgin Atlantic both show the most award space?
Portland (PDX) to Seattle (SEA) in first class (Atmos on 328 dates, Virgin Atlantic on 328 dates); London Heathrow (LHR) to Los Angeles (LAX) in economy (Atmos on 325 dates, Virgin Atlantic on 330 dates); Mumbai (BOM) to New York JFK in economy (Atmos on 325 dates, Virgin Atlantic on 329 dates), counting departure dates with an open award in the last 30 days.