It is still valid although strictly one is supposed to obtain permission from the train manager. Some documents suggest that it is not permissible to use this with Anytime Day tickets (SDS/SDR) but that's a bit up in the air.
From The Manual Virgin weekend first class section
Ticket Types that can be upgraded prior to travel
Off-Peak, Off-Peak Day, Super Off-Peak, One Day Travelcard. All other ticket types can be upgraded on-board, subject to availability.
Ticket Code: VWU
Standard Class Anytime Return/Single
Customers travelling using this product on a Saturday, Sunday or Bank Holiday can upgrade to First Class on Virgin Trains services FREE OF CHARGE.
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Yes it is still valid according to The Manual
As Anytime Day tickets are not mentioned in the "upgraded before travel" section I would assume they were included in the "Standard Class Anytime" section
Peter
Whether Anytime DAY tickets qualify for the free upgrade is debatable, as they certainly didn't use to (although I personally opt for the most customer friendly interpretation of the rules). If it's a Super Voyager you are likely to have problems. If it's a Pendolino less so.
Why is that exactly?
I was under the impression the upgrade was the complete difference between Standard and First Class, typically the same as the Standard fare paid already, they've done it every time I've travelledWhat about Advance tickets? They aren't mentioned either but can still be upgraded on board for a fee
Read the quote correctlyWhat about Advance tickets? They aren't mentioned either but can still be upgraded on board for a fee.
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Ticket Types that can be upgraded prior to travel
Off-Peak, Off-Peak Day, Super Off-Peak, One Day Travelcard. All other ticket types can be upgraded on-board, subject to availability.
Ticket Code: VWU
Read the quote correctlyThe difference between before travel and on board
How about PRIV discounted Anytime tickets on weekend on Virgin trains? Would one be able to sit in 1st Class then even with just a Standard Class Anytime ticket which is valid on VT?![]()
Yes it is still valid according to The Manual
As Anytime Day tickets are not mentioned in the "upgraded before travel" section I would assume they were included in the "Standard Class Anytime" section
Peter
I've found an Anytime Return fare from Oxenholme to Glasgow for £38.30 (2 adults, 2 children with a Friends & Family railcard), instead of £34.00/£37.40 for booking Advance Tickets.
& I was just francying travelling FC without having to pay the £15/£5 per person, each way upgrade price (I realise that this makes me sound 'cheap', but if the offer still applies, it would be rude not to take advantage !)
May I ask where you found the £38.30 fare? I can only see a £90.10 Anytime Return fare for 2 adults and 2 children with an F&F Railcard.
No worries ALR
Its on takethetrain.co.uk & national rail.co.uk for 11.08.12, outward travel from Oxenholme to Glasgow CentraL after 07.00, return travel after 16.00, for 2 adults, 2 children with a F&F ticket. Its currently coming up cheaper than Advance tickets
Unless there's an influx of UK rail Forum people fill their boots and the tickets disappear !
How very, very odd! That fare does not appear in Avantix Traveller and appears to be available on Saturdays only, at a lower price than the Off-Peak Return.
It's worth noting that this fare is an "Anytime Day Return," so strictly speaking it might not be the fare referred to in the above e-mail from Virgin. They could be just referring to the "Anytime Return" (which you'll see further down the page on Takethetrain at £90.10), but it's hard to know whether they're referring to one, the other, or both!
It can't be an anytime day return if it's only available on Saturdays...
It can't be an anytime day return if it's only available on Saturdays...
If my ticket (which I don't have yet) says Anytime and the nice email from Virgin says Anytime, then how would I, Joe Passenger, or the TM know that its not a 'real' Anytime ticket ?
Excellent news.I'm glad you had one of the more reasonable TM's that actually takes an interest in their work.