We use M&M for every flight. You don't necessarily have to book on the release date but usually within 6 weeks or so of the release date. Also, just because no flights are available for that flight at the moment doesn't mean they won't release some more M&M flights in the near future. We have never failed to get the flights, although do sometimes have to alter our travel dates by the odd day (not due to availability but due to price).

You can only ever use 2000 miles per person when flying Economy and 7500 per person for PE. If the infant is having their own seat then you can use M&M but not if they are on your lap and your discount is off the flight not the taxes.

We have converted lots of Clubcard points to miles and as far as i know, you don't have to have flown already to do this, just as long as you are a flying club member then you just put your account number in when converting (look out for double rewards and bonus schemes).

If you get a Virgin Atlantic Credit Card they will give you bonus miles the first time you use it too, even if you don't bother after that. I got 3000 miles for using the card for the first time.

If you are struggling with finding anything you want from the website then call the flying club customer services on 0844 412 2414 and speak to them. They are really good and sometimes come up with a different price and availability than shown online. Try and call through the day as you will get a UK contact rather than one from the back of beyond if you call late at night. They don't mind you throwing different dates and scenarios at them.

One thing though, if you find the flights and are happy with them.....book them straight away as it's constantly changing.

We have booked M&M flights for October this year. I booked them just before Christmas and got 6 adults and 4 children for £4700 partly over school holidays.

Try putting in the date for newly released flights and you will see what comes up and get an idea of the price changes day by day.

Hope the above helps, let me know if you need anything else as i am flying club crazy! Just wish i accumulated enough for full reward flights rather than spending the miles on M&M each year!!