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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 May 23, 11:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 442
Posted By allymc316
Good Price for 2024?

Hi just looking some thoughts.

2 Adults, 3 Children 9, 9 and 2

1st July 2024 - Lhr to MCO
28 nights
Rosen Centre
no transfers or car hire (have virgin stopped offering coach tansfers?)
...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Dec 20, 08:54 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,204
Posted By allymc316
100% BA. Book a flight and add on a days car...

100% BA.

Book a flight and add on a days car hire, that way you get to just put down a deposit and you won’t be out the full amount. Money not due till 3 weeks before departure. Also means you...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Nov 20, 11:13 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,952
Posted By allymc316
Book now, I booked during the September sale and...

Book now, I booked during the September sale and saw the holiday £400 cheaper 5 weeks after the sale ended.

With the voucher offer you can always book again if its cheaper down the road and apply...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Nov 20, 11:09 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,562
Posted By allymc316
I had confirmation from BA that you can book a...

I had confirmation from BA that you can book a holiday, apply the voucher and then get a cash refund on the deposit you paid which means you are not out of pocket as much and don't end up with a...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 28 Oct 20, 08:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,024
Posted By allymc316
Virgin could learn an awful lot from BA

I booked my summer 2021 holiday during the BA sale last month. Going for 4 weeks, 2 Adults and 2 children aged 6. Economy flights Lgw to MCO direct. Early morning flight out and late evening return...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Oct 20, 11:34 AM
Replies: 481
Views: 75,245
Posted By allymc316
i can see it says book between 13th October and...

i can see it says book between 13th October and march 2021. Can see them not applying this offer to people already booked. May have to cancel and book at the higher room rate to get the discount.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Oct 20, 11:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 800
Posted By allymc316
if it comes from Virgin I wouldnt believe...

if it comes from Virgin I wouldnt believe anything. They have proved they lie constantly and not consistently.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Oct 20, 11:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 801
Posted By allymc316
no, virgin holidays dont let you do this online...

no, virgin holidays dont let you do this online. You have to speak to someone. BA lets you price it up on their site if that's of any use.
Forum: Accommodation 8 Oct 20, 11:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,779
Posted By allymc316
yeah, prices seem to have upped £5 per night...

yeah, prices seem to have upped £5 per night. More than likely trying to recoup everything they can. £5 per hotel room per night adds up quite quickly with the amount of rooms they have on offer.
...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Oct 20, 11:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,419
Posted By allymc316
Would always of considered Virgin above anyone...

Would always of considered Virgin above anyone else. After they unlawfully kept my money for 4 months to prop up their business I will not give them a penny in the future.

I will pay extra to...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Aug 20, 08:45 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,946
Posted By allymc316
1. use a Credit card in future 2. Never give...

1. use a Credit card in future

2. Never give Virgin Holidays another penny.

3. make sure Travel insurance has excellent cover
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Jun 20, 10:17 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,660
Posted By allymc316
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/usa/entry...

https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/usa/entry-requirements

Link to the Advisory
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Jun 20, 12:18 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,813
Posted By allymc316
Mobile As far as I would be concerned, if it’s...

As far as I would be concerned, if it’s advertised and sold as an incentive to buy and then the incentive is taken away then it has been misssold.

They now can no longer offer what you paid for...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 May 20, 03:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,121
Posted By allymc316
Mobile To be fair, Virgin Holidays have on their website...

To be fair, Virgin Holidays have on their website that all holidays until the 12th July are cancelled. Virgin Atlantic say to check your flight on flight status and if it’s not showing it’s...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 May 20, 11:23 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,121
Posted By allymc316
You flight should have been cancelled and you...

You flight should have been cancelled and you will be entitled to a full refund.

Virgin Atlantic have cancelled all flights up till 13th July 2020.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 May 20, 08:42 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,353
Posted By allymc316
Mobile It was one of the regional managers own email...

It was one of the regional managers own email address. It would not be right for me to put it on a public forum. Originally I emailed head office and he was the person that replied to me back when...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 May 20, 06:02 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,353
Posted By allymc316
Mobile As expected, My flight disappeared yesterday...

As expected,

My flight disappeared yesterday morning. Emailed One of the regional managers at Virgin Holidays at 10am yesterday. He emailed me back at 8am this morning saying he was confirming...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 May 20, 10:45 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,353
Posted By allymc316
Mobile My flight Man to MCO 2nd July disappeared from my...

My flight Man to MCO 2nd July disappeared from my booking. So seems cancelled.

Return still showing for 27th July
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 May 20, 02:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,353
Posted By allymc316
https://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/travel/travel...

https://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/travel/travel-news/virgin-atlantic-flights-summer-2020-a4448351.html
...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 May 20, 12:59 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,353
Posted By allymc316
Mobile Reports Virgin have said they will not resume...

Reports Virgin have said they will not resume flights until August. All flights will be cancelled until then
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 May 20, 04:38 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,293
Posted By allymc316
VS73 is the second flight of the day. We are on...

VS73 is the second flight of the day. We are on VS75 which is a busier flight. Your posts prove nothing. The flights you are listing have not been changed yet. For lack of economey seating I would be...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 May 20, 04:34 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,293
Posted By allymc316
this is confirmation of them using the A330-300...

this is confirmation of them using the A330-300 on 18th September. It does not show for VS75 in July which is a much busier time. They were probably already using that aircraft on that date.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 May 20, 04:26 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,293
Posted By allymc316
deadly serious. Whats the difference in this than...

deadly serious. Whats the difference in this than selling a high class "Car" and then delivering a banged up "Car".

They are both cars but not worth the same value. I see no difference in this.
...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 May 20, 03:20 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,293
Posted By allymc316
Mobile This is the reason we will be not be using the VA...

This is the reason we will be not be using the VA PE product again and will go to whatever carrier is offering the best product for the price and not the best price solely
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 May 20, 02:21 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,293
Posted By allymc316
yeah I seen that, but due to it being the Orlando...

yeah I seen that, but due to it being the Orlando route I cant see them using this plane due to the decreased Economy seating.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 May 20, 01:58 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,293
Posted By allymc316
I agree, but VH is who sold me it, that is their...

I agree, but VH is who sold me it, that is their current marketing of what you get by upgrading and by VS changing planes they can no longer deliver it.

So if they now cannot provide it then...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 May 20, 01:43 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,293
Posted By allymc316
for example, here is what is said on Virgin...

for example, here is what is said on Virgin Holidays website when choosing to upgrade flight Options -

https://i.imgur.com/uX6vXGa.jpg

Then when you click on Premium -
...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 May 20, 01:26 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,293
Posted By allymc316
Flight is 2nd July, I know it will more than...

Flight is 2nd July, I know it will more than likely be cancelled but from the way it was sold to whats being delivered is completely different now.

It is a VH booking and there site still states...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 May 20, 01:22 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,293
Posted By allymc316
Yes to all three, You get 2 x 23kg Luggage per...

Yes to all three, You get 2 x 23kg Luggage per person, slightly better meal (debatable) and normally get off before economy. So there are still benefits to Premium.

Bigger seat and Pitch were my...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 May 20, 12:08 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,293
Posted By allymc316
Virgin 747 vs A330 PE?

I have been having a look and from what I can see I would argue that having booked premium economy based on being on a 747 I feel that the service I have paid for has diminished in comparison to the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 May 20, 03:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,027
Posted By allymc316
we have twins and have always travelled with 2...

we have twins and have always travelled with 2 single strollers. However we bought these -...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 May 20, 02:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,398
Posted By allymc316
Mobile ... you can’t polish a ≈≈≈≈

... you can’t polish a ≈≈≈≈
Forum: General Chat 20 Apr 20, 01:56 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 7,756
Posted By allymc316
Mobile Maybe Virgin Care should look after Virgin...

Maybe Virgin Care should look after Virgin then...


(Sorry couldn’t resist that one!)
Forum: General Chat 20 Apr 20, 12:56 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 7,756
Posted By allymc316
Mobile Heard that too but what goods a private island,...

Heard that too but what goods a private island, who else is gonna buy it back from the government should they end up owning it. Or do we all get free hols there since it’s our money buying it?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Apr 20, 03:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,717
Posted By allymc316
Did they charge you an admin fee to move or did...

Did they charge you an admin fee to move or did they do this for free?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Apr 20, 11:34 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,738
Posted By allymc316
Mobile Other airlines / TA’s have been able to do this. ...

Other airlines / TA’s have been able to do this.

VA/VH is more of a won’t rather than can’t... big difference. When you get through and they confirm the refund 2 weeks is more than sufficient. No...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 30 Mar 20, 03:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,397
Posted By allymc316
No, not automatically. They are both separate...

No, not automatically. They are both separate companies within the Virgin Brand.

However, Virgin might pull the pin on both at the same time as Virgin Holidays only caters for Virgin Flights...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Mar 20, 12:53 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,352
Posted By allymc316
Mobile I know exactly what I would do with that “offer”...

I know exactly what I would do with that “offer” I would be letting the know in no uncertain terms that they may start swimming to my local court in Northern Ireland and ask them to explain it to the...
Forum: General Chat 9 Mar 20, 09:25 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 15,824
Posted By allymc316
Mobile You can advise them that the rules apply to...

You can advise them that the rules apply to package holidays and That the airline is still liable to reroute you. If they fail to do so and you have to put out money you can claim all associated...
Forum: General Chat 9 Mar 20, 12:28 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 15,824
Posted By allymc316
If there is no refund, force them to reroute you...

If there is no refund, force them to reroute you. Under EU261 Article 8 they have to get you from your original destination (or suitable alternative) to Arrival location at their cost even on a rival...
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