Virgin America

Reviewers Male / Female Recommend Yes / No Number of Reviews In Flight Service Terminal Service Baggage Handling Price Total Average Rating
1 / 0 0 / 1 1 1.00 1.00 1.00 7.00 2.50

Date Submitted: August 2, 2009
Airline: Virgin America
Country: US
In Flight Service: 1 out of 10
Terminal Service: 1 out of 10
Baggage Handling: 1 out of 10
Price: 7 out of 10
Recommend: No
Review: Difficult Life Situation, Unsympathetic Airline
I purchased 3 tickets that cost around $1,500, and my partner had a serious medical emergency that prevented us from taking the trip. I canceled two weeks in advance, and requested a refund. The refund was denied. I was unable to use the credit due to this ongoing health condition, and because I rarely fly. They were unwilling to refund even after I faxed in a note from my partner's doctor. (I have since faxed in other verification of several other hospital stays.) During one communication with Guest Services customer service rep, I was told that the credit expired in August, when, in fact, most of it expired one month earlier. This led to most of my credit expiring. I have asked for an extension on the credit, so I could try to sell the credit to a third party at a discount. (I wish I could use the credit for flights, but, I'm just not in a situation where we could do that.) So far, the request has been denied and I'm losing hope.

I think Virgin America is being unfair -- I canceled on time, and did not preclude their re-selling the seats. I acted in good faith on the information I was told. I think the policies are unreasonable and the staff and management are being inflexible and inhumane in this situation. Virgin America is profiting $1,500, getting my money without rendering any service.
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Submitted by: jk2001
40 year-old   ::   Male Reviewer   ::   Los Angeles, CA

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