1. Complete eligible flights
Fly any eligible route on the network and have it recorded in your pilot account.
VA PointsEarn points every
Earn points every
time you fly.
VA Points reward activity across British Airways Virtual. Pilots earn points for completed flights, consistency, long-haul operations, event flying and on-time performance. Points help track progression, unlock status tiers and support future rewards.
How the system works
Earning VA Points is simple. Fly, earn, and progress. Your activity across British Airways Virtual is tracked automatically, with points awarded for a range of flying activities and achievements.
2. Earn base and bonus points
Receive base points for every flight, with additional bonus points for certain achievements.
3. Climb tiers and unlock rewards
Your points contribute to your status level and unlock future rewards and opportunities within British Airways Virtual.
Earning points
Ways to earn VA Points
Points are awarded for a range of activities across British Airways Virtual. Here are some of the main ways to earn points:
Completed flight100 pts
Per flight hour+20 pts
On-time arrival+25 pts
Long-haul bonus+50 pts
Weekly streak+75 pts
Event flight bonus+100 pts
Your progression
Status levels
As you earn points, you'll progress through our status levels. Higher tiers recognise your commitment and open up new opportunities.
Blue0 to 999
Bronze1,000 to 2,499
Silver2,500 to 4,999
Gold5,000+
Your current points2,450 points
50 points to SilverWhat points are used for
VA Points do more than track your flights. They help enhance your experience across British Airways Virtual.
Career progression
Points contribute to your status level and showcase your commitment as a virtual pilot.
Leaderboards
Compete with fellow pilots and see how you rank on our global leaderboards.
Future rewards
Points will support future rewards, events and exclusive opportunities within BAV.
VA Points values shown are the current development framework and can be rebalanced before live vAMSYS integration.