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Major airline’s backflip after backlash

The airline said about $93 million in unused credits can now be applied to flights departing through late May 2027.

Summary by The West Australian
The Aussie airline was hit with backlash after telling its customers with Covid travel credits when their vouchers would expire.

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Days left for Virgin Australia customers to claim COVID credits

The airline will pocket $93 million in forfeited flights if they’re not rebooked soon.

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Major airline’s backflip after backlash

The Aussie airline was hit with backlash after telling its customers with Covid travel credits when their vouchers would expire.

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Breaking: Virgin extends travel date for expiring COVID flight credits after criticism

Customers will still have to spend their COVID-19 flight credits credits by June 30, but will now have more time to travel.

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Virgin Australia Extends Travel Validity Period for Pandemic-Era Travel Credits | Virgin Australia

Virgin Australia has announced an extension of the validity period for its COVID credits program, which allows passengers to redeem their fares during the pandemic. This comes after calls for the airline to reverse its decision to terminate the program by the end of June.

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VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: Extends COVID credits usage, but redemption date stays 30 June 2026

Virgin Australia has made a late concession on its COVID-era travel credits, extending the travel period for eligible credits issued between 21 April 2020 and 31 July 2022. Passengers still need to book by 30 June 2026, but they can now travel up to 27 May 2027. That is a useful change. The money must […] The post VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: Extends COVID credits usage, but redemption date stays 30 June 2026 appeared first on 2PAXfly - Travel News, Airlin…

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I was completely flabbergasted:' A year into pandemic, travelers finding some flight credits are expiring

I was completely flabbergasted:' A year into pandemic, travelers finding some flight credits are expiring

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ABC Australia broke the news in Australia on Thursday, June 18, 2026.
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