Virgin flight advice

pixie1994 · 26 Mar 20, 10:38 PM

Hi all, I booked with virgin for May and paid Ł500. I’ve been looking to rebook for September/October and online found some dates that are around Ł150 extra than what I paid. When I messaged virgin the same dates are coming up at Ł250-Ł350 extra. Has anyone opted for the open ticket option? If so can you use it online or do you still have to call? My other option would be to buy new flights completely and just wait and see if virgin will give me a refund closer to May.

I really appreciate your advice!

Thank you

Lily8 · 26 Mar 20, 11:09 PM

I would wait and see if the flight is cancelled, so that you may be able to get a refund. This would allow you to rebook as and when you decide. I would be reluctant to rebook at this stage, when there's so much uncertainty surrounding events and no real end in sight for travel disruption. There are also insurance implications if rebooking now, given that COVID-19 is now a known problem.

pixie1994 · 26 Mar 20, 11:15 PM

Thank you for your advice, I didn’t even think about my travel insurance covering it! 🙈 It’s such a strange time at the moment. I suppose thing can change so quickly with what’s going on!

Lily8 · 26 Mar 20, 11:22 PM

Strange times indeed. I have to confess that until 2-3 weeks ago we still hoped we'd be going... now I'd embarrassed to say that out loud, it just sounds silly doesn't it? I think we were 'lucky' that the parks closed and travel was banned ahead of our departure, which meant the decision was just taken out of our hands. I know the uncertainty is frustrating, but I think the best thing now would be to wait and see what happens nearer the time.

pixie1994 · 26 Mar 20, 11:29 PM

No not at all, i was exactly the same. It’s a rubbish feeling with a holiday like Disney with so many people saving for year or even more in advance. I just want mine to be cancelled or rearranged instead of having to wait until May. I booked all mine separately so every company is different (though completely understanding which is amazing) I’m just being so impatient with it and staying inside I think is making it worse 😂 🙈.

Lily8 · 26 Mar 20, 11:43 PM

Yep, we've been counting down to (and saving for) our trip for the best part of the year. I've planned our trip in great detail, got some new t-shirts and just couldn't wait to go. We were scheduled to go this Sunday

I think you'll have no choice but to wait it out. I hope it works out for you, which I'm afraid at this stage probably means cancellation with full refund rather than actually going

26 Mar 20, 11:09 PM	#2
	26 Mar 20, 11:09 PM Lily8 Very Serious Dibber
Lily8 Very Serious Dibber Join Date: Apr 18	I would wait and see if the flight is cancelled, so that you may be able to get a refund. This would allow you to rebook as and when you decide. I would be reluctant to rebook at this stage, when there's so much uncertainty surrounding events and no real end in sight for travel disruption. There are also insurance implications if rebooking now, given that COVID-19 is now a known problem.

26 Mar 20, 11:22 PM	#4
	26 Mar 20, 11:22 PM Lily8 Very Serious Dibber
Lily8 Very Serious Dibber Join Date: Apr 18	Strange times indeed. I have to confess that until 2-3 weeks ago we still hoped we'd be going... now I'd embarrassed to say that out loud, it just sounds silly doesn't it? I think we were 'lucky' that the parks closed and travel was banned ahead of our departure, which meant the decision was just taken out of our hands. I know the uncertainty is frustrating, but I think the best thing now would be to wait and see what happens nearer the time.

26 Mar 20, 11:43 PM	#6
	26 Mar 20, 11:43 PM Lily8 Very Serious Dibber
Lily8 Very Serious Dibber Join Date: Apr 18	Yep, we've been counting down to (and saving for) our trip for the best part of the year. I've planned our trip in great detail, got some new t-shirts and just couldn't wait to go. We were scheduled to go this Sunday I think you'll have no choice but to wait it out. I hope it works out for you, which I'm afraid at this stage probably means cancellation with full refund rather than actually going