Complete Guide to Last-Minute Travel Deals for Australians
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It’s no secret that many Australians enjoy travelling, often to experience new adventures or reunite with loved ones. Part of the global Virgin Group¹, Virgin Australia is a common choice for both domestic and international flights.
In this article we’ll explore how the refunds process works with Virgin Australia. We’ll also let you know how Wise can help make your travels a little cheaper next time you jet off overseas.
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With Virgin Australia, your ability to get a refund depends on the circumstances behind the cancellation and the Fare Rules that apply to your ticket.³ If you are eligible, Virgin Australia will refund the amount paid for any unused portion of your ticket.²
Who submits your Virgin Australia refund claim depends on how your ticket was originally booked. If you booked directly with the airline you can contact the Virgin Australia Customer Care team for yourself.² Alternatively, if you booked through a travel agent they will need to manage the process.
Virgin Australia has a Guest Compensation Policy⁴ which explains what you could be entitled to if they delay, cancel or rebook your flight.
If your flight time is delayed or changed by Virgin Australia you may be entitled to a refund or some form of compensation, depending on the circumstances.⁴
Delay | What happens |
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Virgin Australia changes your flight prior to the travel date | You can request a different flight time or if there’s no suitable alternative you can request a Travel Bank credit or refund. |
You flight is delayed for more than 2 hours on the travel date | You can request to be moved to the next available flight on that route and Virgin may provide you with meal vouchers at 2-hr intervals if the delay was within their control. If there’s no suitable alternative you can request a Travel Bank credit or refund. |
In the event that Virgin Australia cancels your flight, you have a couple of different options.⁴
Cancellation | What happens |
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Virgin Australia cancels your flight prior to the travel date | You can request a different flight time or if there’s no suitable alternative you can request a Travel Bank credit or refund. |
Virgin Australia cancels your flight on the travel date | You’ll be moved to the next available Virgin service on that route and Virgin may provide you with meal vouchers at 2-hr intervals if the delay was within their control.If there’s no suitable alternative you can request a Travel Bank credit or refund |
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Should Virgin Australia overbook your flight, they will first ask for volunteers to move on to the next available flight to the same destination. In the event that there’s no volunteers, they’ll select passengers to be bumped.⁴
If you’re chosen to be bumped you have two options - accept a place on the next available flight or request a refund or Travel Bank Credit.⁴
If you accept a place on the next flight and it meets these conditions you’ll also get $100.⁴
When Virgin Australia delays or cancels a flight for a reason that was within their control, you could be reimbursed for any reasonable costs you incurred. Here’s what you might be able to claim back.⁴
Claim | Reimbursement |
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Accomodation | Reasonable cost of hotel accommodation up to $220 per room/per night if you’re not at your home port and Virgin don’t organise accommodation |
Transport | Reasonable cost of airport transfers |
Meals | Reasonable cost of meals up to $50 per night/per person if you’re not at your home port |
Personal Items | Costs of personal items that you’d reasonably need (if you’re not at your home port) |
What you’re entitled to for COVID related cancellations or restrictions depends on your travel date and Fare Rules, so it’s a good idea to read the terms and conditions before you purchase your ticket.⁵
Your right to a refund with Virgin Australia is governed by Australian Consumer Law.²
To get a refund for a flight you booked directly with Virgin Australia you’ll need to contact their Customer Care team.²
Getting a refund on Virgin Australia flights you cancelled.
If you choose to cancel your Virgin Australia flight, your right to a refund is determined by the Fare Rules that you agreed to when you purchased the ticket.³ If you’re eligible for a refund then you can call the Customer Care team to sort it out.²
Read more: Jetstar ticket refunds. All you need to know |
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Some tickets sold by Virgin Australia are non-refundable and this is explained in the Fare Rules for the booking.³
Here’s some of the ways you can get in touch with Virgin Australia.⁶
When planning your next overseas trip it’s a good idea to figure out the most economical way to pay for things, given you’ll need to convert your AUD to local currency. This is where Wise comes in.
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You can also order a Wise debit card connected to the Wise Multi-currency account. This card can be used in 150+ countries globally and makes daily spending in foreign currencies simple.
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