Through tomorrow, November 9, 2016, you can book Main Cabin Select and First Class Virgin America flights for 50% off with the promotion code “GOBBLE50”.
And even better, the sale is valid for travel over the Thanksgiving holiday, November 17, 2016, to November 25, 2016!
For example, I found a flight from Boston on November 20, 2016, returning from San Francisco on November 25, 2016, for ~$512 in Main Cabin Select (Premium Economy). Without the discount, the same ticket would cost over ~$1,000!
Head to San Francisco for Thanksgiving With 50% Off Select Flights on Virgin America
I’ll show you how to take advantage of this deal.
Great Deal on Thanksgiving Travel With Virgin America
Link: Virgin America Thanksgiving Flight Sale
Through November 9, 2016, you can get 50% off certain Main Cabin Select (Premium Economy) and First Class flights on Virgin America with promotion code “GOBBLE50.”
The deal is good for flights between November 17, 2016, and November 25, 2016. Just in time for folks who still need to book their Thanksgiving travel!
To book, search for a ticket on Virgin America’s site and enter the promotion code“GOBBLE50.” You’ll see the discount reflected once you’ve entered the code.
This is an excellent deal if you can find flights that work with your travel plans. You’ll usually pay less for a Main Cabin Select ticket than you would for a regular coach flight!
I found a flight leaving San Francisco on November 20, 2016, and returning from Austin on November 25, 2016, for ~$776 in Main Cabin Select. After adding the “GOBBLE50″ code, the price dropped to ~$402! That’s a steal for a somewhat last-minute flight during a busy holiday.
Or you could fly Main Cabin Select between Chicago and Los Angeles, departing on November 19, 2016, and returning on November 25, 2016, for ~$507. That’s a savings of ~$500 off the normal ticket price.
Remember, you can cancel a Virgin America ticket within 24 hours of booking and receive a full refund. And you’ll earn Virgin America points based on how much you paid for your ticket.
You can check out my series on earning and using Virgin America points here.
Use a Credit Card That Earns Bonus Miles & Points
These cards earn bonus miles or points for paid airfare:
| Card Name | What It Earns |
|---|---|
The Business Gold Rewards Card from American Express OPEN | - Earn 3X American Express Membership Rewards points on airfare purchased directly from airlines when you choose this as your 3X category (otherwise earn 2X points)
- Here's my review of the card |
Premier Rewards Gold Card from American Express
 | - Earn 3X American Express Membership Rewards points for airfare purchased directly from airlines
- $100 Airline fee credit. Up to $100 a year for incidental fees with your selected airline - Here's my review of the card |
SimplyCash® Plus Business Credit Card from American Express
 | - 3% cash back on airfare purchased directly from airlines when you choose this as your 3% cash back category
- Here's my review of the card |
The Platinum Card® from American Express
 | - Earn 5X American Express Membership Rewards points for flights booked directly with airlines or with American Express Travel
- $200 Airline Fee Credit. Up to $200 a year in baggage fees and more at 1 airline - Here's my review of the card |
Barclaycard Arrival Plus™ World Elite MasterCard®
| - Earn 2 miles per $1 on all purchases
- Use miles for travel statement credits (minimum 10,000 miles for $100) - Here's my review of the card |
Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card
 | - Earn 2X Chase Ultimate Rewards points on travel, including airfare
- Here's my review of the card |
| Citi Prestige® Card | - Earn 3X ThankYou points for airfare & hotels
- $250 statement credit for airfare & baggage fees each calendar year - Here's my review of the card |
| Citi ThankYou® Premier Card | - Earn 3X ThankYou points for travel, including airfare
- Here's my review of the card |
| Or pay with an airline credit card for specific perks! |
And if you book a hotel for your Thanksgiving travel, don’t forget to use one of these cards:
| Card Name | What It Earns |
|---|---|
| SimplyCash® Plus Business Credit Card from American Express
| - 3% cash back on hotel rooms purchased directly from hotels when you choose this as your 3% cash back category
- Here's my review of the card |
| Barclaycard Arrival Plus™ World Elite MasterCard®
| - Earn 2 miles per $1 on all purchases
- Use miles for travel statement credits (minimum 10,000 miles for $100) - Here's my review of the card |
Ink Plus® Business Credit Card
 | - Earn 2X Chase Ultimate Rewards points on the first $50,000 spent in combined purchases at gas stations and hotel accommodations when purchased directly with the hotel each account anniversary year
- Here's my review of the card |
| Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card
| - Earn 2X Chase Ultimate Rewards points on travel, including hotels
- Here's my review of the card |
| Citi Prestige® Card | - Earn 3X ThankYou points for airfare & hotels
- Extend your trip with a complimentary 4th night stay at any hotel of your choice - Here's my review of the card |
| Citi ThankYou® Premier Card | - Earn 3X ThankYou points for travel, including hotels
- Here's my review of the card |
| Or pay with a hotel credit card for specific perks! |
Bottom Line
Through tomorrow, November 9, 2016, you can book Main Cabin Select and First Class Virgin America flights for 50% off with promotion code “GOBBLE50.”
The deal is good for flights between November 17, 2016, and November 25, 2016, just in time for Thanksgiving holiday travel! And you’ll usually pay less than the price of a coach ticket with this discount.
Let me know if you book a cheap flight!
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