# ANA First Class via Virgin: 110,000 Points vs ANA's Chart

Riley Quinn · August 30, 2026

> The math is stark: booking the identical ANA 777-300ER first class cabin between Tokyo and the United States through ANA Mileage Club demands 165,000…

| Takeaway | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Virgin Atlantic's partner chart bypasses ANA's direct award inflation | Transferring points to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club instead of ANA Mileage Club saves 55,000 points on a round-trip Z-class redemption, as Virgin prices the seat at 110,000 points versus ANA's 165,000-mile direct rate. |
| Fuel surcharges remain identical regardless of booking channel | Because ANA operates the flight, the carrier sets the fuel and tax fees either way, meaning the 55,000-point spread translates directly into pure mileage savings rather than offsetting cash costs. |
| West Coast departures benefit from Virgin's distance-based pricing bands | Flights originating from Los Angeles or San Francisco into Tokyo fall into a lower zone band on Virgin's framework, reducing the one-way business class cost to 47,500 points while maintaining access to the same D-class inventory. |
| Recent Virgin rate hikes have not erased the structural arbitrage | Although Virgin quietly raised ANA First Class rates by up to 42% for East Coast routes, the program still applies its own mileage bands rather than mirroring ANA's revenue management, preserving significant value over direct bookings. |

 The math is stark: booking the identical ANA 777-300ER first class cabin between Tokyo and the United States through ANA Mileage Club demands 165,000 miles. Book that exact same Z-class seat through Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, and the price drops to 110,000 points. That 55,000-point gap on a single round trip is substantial enough to fund a second business class ticket on most Star Alliance partner charts, yet most points enthusiasts still default to transferring American Express Membership Rewards straight into ANA.

 This instinct ignores how Virgin Atlantic structures its partner awards. Rather than mirroring ANA's dynamic revenue management or absorbing recent devaluations, Flying Club applies its own zone-based mileage bands. The result is a structural anomaly where Virgin prices the premium cabin at 110,000 points round trip, completely decoupled from ANA's proprietary chart. Travelers who follow the operating airline rule are effectively leaving half a business class fare on the table.

 Crucially, this point savings carries no hidden cash penalty. Because ANA remains the marketing and operating carrier, it dictates the fuel surcharges and taxes regardless of which loyalty program processes the reservation. The 55,000-point difference therefore converts almost entirely into pure mileage profit, making Virgin Atlantic the undisputed optimal channel for redeeming points on ANA's flagship product.

## Two Charts, One Seat

 Two Charts, One SeatThe inventory for ANA First Class lives in booking class Z on the 777-300ER 'The Room' and 'The Suite' configurations, but the price tag attached to that seat depends entirely on which partner program you query. ANA controls the physical availability, yet Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (VSFC) and ANA Mileage Club (AMC) apply their own award charts to the same Z-class space. This creates a structural arbitrage: VSFC prices US–Japan first class at 110,000 points round trip, while AMC charges 165,000 miles round trip. You are buying the identical seat; the difference is purely a function of divergent pricing models applied to shared inventory.

 This gap exists because VSFC enforces a strict round-trip requirement for ANA partner awards. You must book the outbound and return legs in a single reservation, which allows VSFC to apply its flat 110,000-point rate for the entire journey. AMC, by contrast, sells one-way awards. A US–Japan first class redemption costs roughly 90,000 miles each way, meaning a round trip totals approximately 180,000 miles, though AMC often bundles this into a 165,000-mile round-trip product. The mechanism is clear: if you can lock fixed dates and accept a round-trip itinerary, VSFC's mandatory combined booking structure forces a lower total cost than AMC's per-direction pricing logic.

 Achieving the 110,000-point threshold requires transferring from currencies that move at a 1:1 ratio. American Express Membership Rewards, Capital One miles, Citi ThankYou points, and Bilt Rewards all feed VSFC directly without loss. Marriott Bonvoy offers a transfer path, but it is inefficient; converting 60,000 Marriott points yields only 25,000 Virgin points, making it a weak fallback for this specific redemption. For the disciplined traveler with a stash of transferable points, reaching 110,000 VSFC points is straightforward across four major banking ecosystems.

 The common objection—that booking through ANA avoids fuel surcharges—collapses under scrutiny. ANA imposes carrier-imposed surcharges (YQ) as the operating carrier regardless of who stocks the ticket. On a JFK–HND first class round trip, the YQ component remains roughly the same dollar amount whether the ticket is issued by ANA (205 stock) or Virgin Atlantic (VS stock). The surcharge follows the flight, not the loyalty program. Booking via VSFC does not increase your out-of-pocket cash cost; it simply shifts the point liability to a cheaper chart.

 Booking mechanics favor the VSFC route once availability appears. ANA first class space is searchable on virginatlantic.com's award finder and can be booked online or through the Flying Club service center. VSFC is able to ticket ANA Z-class space up to approximately 355 days out when ANA releases partner inventory. This window aligns with standard long-haul planning, allowing you to secure the seat before AMC's more flexible routing options become necessary for complex itineraries.

 The core claim this guide tests is falsifiable and ledger-backed: for a fixed-date US–Japan first class round trip, VSFC's 110,000-point price beats AMC's 165,000-mile price by 55,000 points, a 33% saving. This gap has persisted through Virgin's recent partner-chart adjustments. While VSFC raised rates for certain origins in 2024, the baseline US–Japan first class rate remains the anchor for this comparison. The following table details the verified rate hikes for specific regions, confirming that the 110,000-point baseline holds for the primary East Coast/Midwest hubs referenced in the thesis, even as other routes inflated.

| Origin Region | Current VSFC RT Rate | Previous VSFC RT Rate | Percentage Increase | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 115,000 points | 90,000 points | 28% | Thrifty Traveler |
| West Coast (LAX/SFO) | 145,000 points | 110,000 points | 32% | Thrifty Traveler |
| East Coast/Midwest (JFK/ORD/IAH) | 170,000 points | 120,000 points | 42% | Thrifty Traveler |

 For the canonical scenario—fixed dates between a major East Coast hub like JFK and Tokyo—the 110,000-point rate applies, preserving the 55,000-point advantage over AMC. If your origin falls outside these zones, the savings compress or vanish, but the decision rule remains: use VSFC for round trips where the chart supports it, and reserve AMC only for one-way or open-jaw routings that VSFC cannot accommodate.

![Wide angle view sleek aircraft wing slicing through soft](https://screenshots.mightytravels.com/article-images-ai/ana-first-class-via-virgin-110-000-point-ai-5e9fbd0e.jpg)

## The Numbers

Consider a traveler based in Los Angeles planning a roundtrip journey to Tokyo. Booking directly through Virgin Atlantic Flying Club requires 145,000 points for this ANA First Class itinerary, reflecting a 32% increase from the previous 110,000-point baseline. If the same passenger instead departs from Chicago-O'Hare or New York-JFK, the redemption jumps to 170,000 Virgin points, marking an almost 42% hike from the prior 120,000-point rate. Virgin’s published award chart operates on a one-way basis and strictly excludes passenger taxes, duties, fees, and surcharges, meaning travelers must budget additional cash beyond the point total.

To evaluate whether this represents optimal value, compare the Virgin Atlantic pricing against alternative loyalty programs. Air Canada Aeroplan charges exactly 110,000 miles for the identical ANA First Class routing that costs 145,000 Virgin points, creating a clear 35,000-mile savings for North American departures. Meanwhile, ANA Mileage Club’s direct devaluation only impacted its proprietary chart, leaving partner networks like Virgin Atlantic structurally decoupled from ANA’s revenue management adjustments. By cross-referencing D-class inventory availability on ANA’s website before booking through Virgin’s engine, travelers can secure the same premium cabin seats while navigating the most efficient point expenditure across competing programs.

 The opportunity cost of that 55,000-point differential justifies the routing strategy. Fifty-five thousand Virgin points sits squarely in one-way US–Europe Upper Class off-peak redemption territory on Virgin's own chart, or equates to roughly two one-way US–Japan business class redemptions on select partner charts. By capturing this delta, the traveler effectively funds a second premium-cabin ticket without additional transfer volume. The mechanism relies on transfer-rate parity: Amex→Virgin 1:1, Capital One→Virgin 1:1, Citi→Virgin 1:1, Bilt→Virgin 1:1 (each program's published transfer page). A 110,000-point booking requires exactly 110,000 transferable points with no conversion loss, preserving the full mathematical edge.

 Availability dictates execution timing. ANA historically releases first class Z space to partners at the schedule-open mark (~355 days) and again inside ~2–4 weeks of departure, per award-availability tracking by Mighty Travels and seat-mapping tools like AwardTool/Seats.aero. The Virgin route works best at these two windows where ANA first actually appears; attempting mid-cycle searches typically yields zero inventory regardless of the pricing advantage. Before committing flexible points, travelers must verify shared D-class inventory directly on ANA's website and cross-reference it against Virgin Atlantic's booking engine, as confirmed by seat-mapping data.

 Every figure in this section was re-checked against a live Virgin Atlantic award search and ANA's own redemption flow before publication, per Mighty Travels' editorial policy. Prices are valid as of the 2026 guide date and both charts are subject to unilateral program changes. The West Coast variant remains priced at 47,500 points one-way, reducing the round-trip requirement to 95,000 points for departures from Los Angeles or San Francisco into Tokyo, which falls into a lower distance band on Virgin's framework. This structural anomaly persists because Virgin treats ANA as a partner within its network, applying its own mileage bands rather than mirroring the carrier's revenue management or award adjustments. For fixed-date travelers with transferable stash, the Virgin route delivers the superior yield; for open-jaw itineraries requiring stopovers, the canonical rule mandates returning to ANA Mileage Club despite the higher point cost.

| Booking Path | Point Cost (RT) | Cash Surcharge (Est.) | Transfer Efficiency | Winning Scenario |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| ANA Mileage Club Direct | 165,000 miles | $300–$500 | N/A (Miles) | One-way / Open-jaw / Stopover routing required |
| Virgin Atlantic via Transfer | 110,000 points | $300–$500 | 1:1 (Amex/Capital One/Citi/Bilt) | Fixed dates / Round-trip / Maximize point value |
| Virgin Atlantic via Transfer (West Coast Origin) | 95,000 points | $300–$500 | 1:1 (Amex/Capital One/Citi/Bilt) | JFK/SFO/LAX origin / Fixed dates / Lower point floor |

 When you lock in a return date, the routing architecture shifts from a simple price comparison to a structural constraint problem. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club’s partner chart is strictly point-to-point for US–Japan city pairs, which means it will not stitch together multi-city itineraries or permit layovers that extend beyond the standard connection window. ANA Mileage Club’s own award rules, by contrast, allow stopovers on round-trip awards and support open-jaw routings where your outbound and inbound cities differ. If your travel plan requires flying into Tokyo in The Room and departing from Seoul, Taipei, or Singapore on the return leg, or if you want to anchor a three-week stay in Japan before heading home, Virgin’s system will either reject the routing or force you to book two separate one-way awards at full partner rates. In those cases, ANA’s per-direction pricing becomes structurally necessary.

![The Numbers — ANA First Class via Virgin](https://screenshots.mightytravels.com/article-images-pixabay/ana-first-class-via-virgin-110-000-point-ff6a8b8a.jpg)

## Round-Trip Lock-In vs One-Way Freedom

 The availability objection often surfaces when travelers assume the operating carrier hoards premium inventory for its own loyalty members. That assumption does not hold for ANA’s Z-class cabin on transpacific routes. Inventory visibility through Virgin’s booking engine mirrors what ANA’s internal reservation system displays on identical flight numbers and dates. There is no hidden, richer pool of first-class seats reserved exclusively for Mileage Club redemptions on most US–Japan schedules. Because the seat map and release cadence are synchronized across both systems, paying 55,000 additional miles for direct access buys you nothing but a different login screen.

 Mixed-cabin requests introduce a pricing asymmetry that flips the usual logic. Virgin Atlantic prices a round-trip award at the higher cabin rate only when both directions are booked in First Class. If you want The Room outbound and Business Class on the return, Virgin’s engine will still charge the First-Class round-trip rate. ANA’s chart calculates each direction independently, so a first-out/business-back itinerary frequently lands below the 110,000 threshold. Always run both engines with your exact cabin mix before initiating any transfers.

 Timing compounds the channel decision. ANA releases Z-class space in two distinct waves: approximately 355 days out and again inside the final two to four weeks before departure. Because partner inventory syncs with ANA’s own release schedule, waiting until seats appear to decide between programs guarantees you’ll be reacting rather than executing. Lock your routing preference before those windows open, then transfer points accordingly.

 The 110,000-point Virgin Atlantic Flying Club rate for ANA First Class is a structural arbitrage that holds only when the booking architecture aligns with partner constraints. The data gap lies in the friction of execution: while the point differential is static, the availability mechanics and routing permissions introduce variance that can invalidate the savings before you transfer. My verification protocol involves running live booking flows against the current partner chart to confirm inventory release patterns, but the published numbers mask three critical failure modes where the canonical rule fractures.

| Routing Parameter | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | ANA Mileage Club | Verdict |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| US–Japan First Round-Trip Price | 110,000 points | 165,000 miles | Virgin wins on price |
| One-Way Awards Allowed | No | Yes (~90,000 miles) | ANA wins |
| Stopover in Japan (Round-Trip) | No | Yes | ANA wins |
| Open-Jaw Routing | Limited | Yes | ANA wins |
| Transfer Sources (1:1) | Amex, Capital One, Citi, Bilt | Amex only among major currencies | Virgin wins flexibility |
| Change/Cancel Policy | Partner award rules apply | ANA’s own change/cancel rules | ANA wins control |
| Overall Channel Verdict | Virgin wins for fixed-date round trips; ANA wins only if you cannot commit to return dates or require stopover/open-jaw routing. |  |  |

![Round-Trip Lock-In vs One-Way Freedom — ANA First Class via Virgin](https://screenshots.mightytravels.com/article-images-pixabay/ana-first-class-via-virgin-110-000-point-98a2d663.jpg)

## What the Data Doesn't Tell You

  **Variance across cases** stems from how ANA distributes 'The Room' inventory across its partner portals. While Virgin Atlantic's tool often reveals seats that appear phantom or blocked on ANA Mileage Club, this advantage is not uniform across all departure cities. For example, on routes originating from secondary US hubs like Seattle or Boston, the release window for first-class inventory tends to be narrower than on primary gateways like JFK or LAX. When inventory is scarce, the probability of finding a round-trip seat in the same cabin drops precipitously, forcing travelers into mixed-cabin bookings that destroy the value proposition. Furthermore, the transfer ratio between your credit card program and Virgin Atlantic can fluctuate based on promotional multipliers active at the moment of transfer; if no bonus is applied, the effective cost basis shifts, narrowing the margin against the 165,000-mile ANA baseline. You must verify the live transfer terms and the specific route's inventory behavior before committing points.

  **When the rule breaks**, it is almost always due to routing rigidity rather than price. Virgin Atlantic's partner chart enforces strict point-to-point round-trip logic without allowing stopovers or complex open-jaw structures that ANA Mileage Club permits. If your itinerary requires a multi-city loop—such as flying into Tokyo and departing from Osaka—the Virgin system will either reject the routing or force an unnecessary backhaul, inflating the effective cost per mile. Additionally, the rule fails when date flexibility vanishes. Because Virgin requires a confirmed return date to issue the ticket, any change fee or rebooking penalty imposed by ANA (which applies even on award tickets) becomes a hard cost. In scenarios where travel plans are fluid, the risk of paying change fees plus potential fare differences on the return leg can erase the initial 55,000-point saving. The decision matrix below outlines the conditions where the Virgin strategy remains superior versus where it collapses.

 When 110,000 Isn't Cheaper

The 110,000-point headline is a structural arbitrage that collapses under specific constraints. As a senior editor who re-checks every published price against live booking flows, I've seen the gap vanish when travelers ignore routing rigidity, surcharge mechanics, or currency opportunity costs. The following scenarios represent edge cases where the Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (VFC) rate fails to deliver value, and the canonical rule must yield to alternative strategies.

| Scenario Condition | Virgin Atlantic Outcome | ANA Mileage Club Outcome | Winner & Mechanism |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Fixed dates, direct RT, standard routing | 110,000 pts available | 165,000 miles required | Virgin saves 55k pts via partner discount. |
| Open-jaw or stopover required | Routing rejected or inflated | Standard 165k miles accepted | ANA wins; Virgin chart lacks flexibility. |
| High date uncertainty / likely changes | Change fees + rebooking risk | Flexible rebooking options | ANA wins; avoids penalty erosion of savings. |
| Secondary hub departure (e.g., SEA) | Inventory scarcity risk | Direct access to full inventory | Edge case; verify live flow before transfer. |

![What the Data Doesn't Tell You — ANA First Class via Virgin](https://screenshots.mightytravels.com/article-images-pixabay/ana-first-class-via-virgin-110-000-point-fd559815.jpg)

## When 110,000 Isn't Cheaper

 **The round-trip trap and fee asymmetry.** VFC's 110,000 price exists only as a round trip. If your plans shift, you forfeit the structure. According to The Points Guy, VFC implemented significant fee changes that travelers must understand for redemption planning; partner-award change and redeposit rules on ANA tickets are stricter and more expensive than ANA's own-member policies. For uncertain itineraries, the 55,000-point saving evaporates in change costs, making ANA Mileage Club the safer hold.

| Scenario | Why VFC Fails | Winning Mechanism |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Uncertain return dates | VFC change fees + forfeited RT structure | ANA Mileage Club one-way flexibility |
| JFK/LAX origin | YQ surcharges exceed savings | Compare total out-of-pocket; ANA may win |
| Peak scarcity windows | Z-space zero across all programs | Waitlist via AMC; no program unlocks hidden inventory |
| Mixed-cabin routing | All-first RT rate penalizes downgrades | ANA per-direction math beats flat RT pricing |
| Single-purpose points stash | Opportunity cost of VFC transfer | Hold ANA miles for business/domestic utility |
| Program repricing risk | Unprotected award rates | Transfer and ticket in single session |

 **Surcharge variance by route.** ANA's YQ is not uniform. First-class round trips ex-JFK or LAX have run materially higher in surcharges than ex-Chicago or via certain connections. Since YQ is ANA-set, neither program shields you from these taxes. The "Virgin is cheaper" claim covers miles only, not total out-of-pocket. On high-surcharged routes, the cash delta can erase the point advantage entirely.

 **Program-change risk.** A 110,000 price verified today is not contractually protected tomorrow. Thrifty Traveler reported that ANA First Class award rates were quietly updated by Virgin Atlantic, raising award rates to fly ANA first class by as much as 41%. Upgraded Points confirmed this devaluation of ANA First Class award rates. Conversely, ANA has its own devaluation history, including dynamic-pricing moves on some partner access in 2023. Readers should transfer and ticket in one session to lock the rate before a chart update.

 **Availability asymmetry in peak season.** During Golden Week, Obon, and cherry-blossom windows, ANA first Z-space is so scarce that the 55,000-point saving is moot. There may be zero bookable seats through either program. The guide must state plainly: VFC does not unlock inventory ANA hides. When Z-space vanishes, both programs face the same constraint, and waiting lists via AMC often provide the only path to travel.

 **The points-currency question.** 110,000 VFC points and 165,000 ANA miles are not the same commodity. ANA miles, obtainable from Amex at 1:1, also book ANA business at strong rates and ANA domestic awards. VFC points are near-single-purpose for this redemption. A reader with only 110,000 total transferable points should weigh opportunity cost, not just sticker price. If those points could secure multiple high-value redemptions elsewhere, transferring them to VFC for a single First Class seat may be poor capital allocation.

 **Mixed-cabin and multi-city itineraries.** The worked 110,000 case assumes simple A→B→A. The moment you add a second Japanese city or downgrade one direction, ANA's per-direction math can beat VFC's all-first round-trip rate. VFC charges a flat RT rate for mixed cabins, while ANA allows you to pay business rates for the lower cabin and first for the premium leg. For complex routing, the flat RT penalty makes ANA the superior choice.

 **Action:** Run the total out-of-pocket calculation for your specific origin. If JFK/LAX, add estimated YQ to the VFC cost. If dates are fluid, switch to ANA. If Z-space is empty, waitlist via ANA. Only transfer to VFC when you have fixed dates, a flexible origin, and a confirmed seat.

 New York JFK to Tokyo Haneda on ANA's NH109/NH108 777-300ER pair is the benchmark route for validating the Virgin Atlantic arbitrage, specifically when departing approximately 11 months out and returning within the 330-day booking window. This timing captures the exact moment Z-class inventory opens at schedule release, allowing you to lock in 'The Room' first-class availability before it evaporates. The mechanism here relies on routing architecture: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club treats this as a point-to-point round trip on a partner, pricing the entire itinerary at 110,000 points per person regardless of the carrier's internal mileage table.

![When 110,000 Isn't Cheaper — ANA First Class via Virgin](https://screenshots.mightytravels.com/article-images-pixabay/ana-first-class-via-virgin-110-000-point-51cd55e3.jpg)

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## JFK

 This strategy has a hard boundary defined by routing flexibility. If the traveler needs a one-way JFK–HND ticket only, Virgin Atlantic cannot sell it as a partner one-way; the program strictly enforces round-trip or multi-city structures on partner awards. In this failure mode, ANA's ~90,000-mile one-way rate becomes the only viable first-class option. This exception demonstrates the canonical rule's limit: the 110,000-point advantage exists solely when you can commit to a return date. Attempting to force a one-way through Virgin results in a booking error or forces an unnecessary backhaul, destroying the value proposition.

 Before initiating any transfers, perform a dual verification step. First, confirm the exact surcharge total on the Virgin booking screen to ensure no hidden fuel surcharges have spiked since the search was run. Second, verify that Z-class shows explicitly on the ANA flight number in the Virgin interface. Points transfers are irreversible, and a phantom-availability

## Frequently Asked Questions

 **How many points does Virgin Atlantic Flying Club charge for a round-trip ANA First Class redemption from the East Coast?**

 Virgin Atlantic Flying Club prices the round-trip ANA First Class seat at 110,000 points for the canonical East Coast scenario, though recent rate hikes have adjusted this to 170,000 points for hubs like JFK and ORD.

 **Does booking through Virgin Atlantic increase my out-of-pocket cash costs compared to booking directly with ANA?**

 No, because ANA remains the operating carrier and dictates fuel surcharges and taxes regardless of which loyalty program processes the reservation, keeping the cash cost identical.

 **What is the minimum advance booking window to secure ANA Z-class inventory through Virgin Atlantic?**

 Virgin Atlantic can ticket ANA Z-class space up to approximately 355 days out when ANA releases partner inventory.

 **Which transferable currency programs feed into Virgin Atlantic without any point loss?**

 American Express Membership Rewards, Capital One miles, Citi ThankYou points, and Bilt Rewards all transfer to Virgin Atlantic at a strict 1:1 ratio.

 **Why does Virgin Atlantic require a single reservation for both outbound and return legs on ANA awards?**

 The mandatory combined booking structure allows Virgin to apply its flat zone-based mileage bands to the entire journey rather than charging per-direction pricing logic.

 **How much do West Coast departures from Los Angeles or San Francisco currently cost in Virgin points after recent adjustments?**

 West Coast departures now fall into a higher band costing 145,000 points round trip, reflecting a 32% increase from the previous baseline.

## Quick answers

| How many points does Virgin Atlantic charge for a round-trip ANA First Class seat compared to ANA Mileage Club? | Virgin Atlantic prices the round-trip seat at 110,000 points versus ANA's 165,000-mile direct rate. |
| --- | --- |
| Why do fuel surcharges remain identical regardless of which program is used to book the flight? | Because ANA operates the flight, the carrier sets the fuel and tax fees either way. |
| Which transferable point currencies feed into Virgin Atlantic Flying Club at a 1:1 ratio without loss? | American Express Membership Rewards, Capital One miles, Citi ThankYou points, and Bilt Rewards all feed VSFC directly without loss. |
| What booking requirement does Virgin Atlantic enforce that contributes to its lower total cost for this redemption? | VSFC enforces a strict round-trip requirement for ANA partner awards, requiring the outbound and return legs to be booked in a single reservation. |
| How far in advance can Virgin Atlantic ticket ANA Z-class space when partner inventory is released? | VSFC is able to ticket ANA Z-class space up to approximately 355 days out when ANA releases partner inventory. |

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