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VIRGIN AMERICA

After Ellen receives a promotional code for a virgin america, she discovers that it’s unusable because of the airline’s blackout dates.

This Virgin America companion ticket credit is unusable

February 1, 2024June 9, 2017 by Christopher Elliott

When Ellen Spertus receives a promotional code for a $150 companion ticket on Virgin America, she discovers that it’s unusable because of the airline’s blackout dates. When she tries again, she receives an error message, saying the code has been used. Now what?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
The traveler's return flight was unexpectedly canceled by the travel agent. Virgin America charged $180 to change the flight.

Should airlines charge a change fee even if they can resell the seat?

January 22, 2024December 21, 2012 by Christopher Elliott

When part of his flight itinerary changes, Bret Bickar is asked to pay a change fee in order to get back home. Is that unfair? He thinks so. His airline doesn’t. Who’s right?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
I've written about Virgin America several times in the recent past, and have even had a chance to fly with it.

You said it: Virgin America is “thinking outside the box”

January 20, 2024March 27, 2011 by Christopher Elliott

I’ve written about Virgin America several times in the recent past, and have even had a chance to fly with it.

Categories Commentary
On a recent Virgin America flight, an attendant accidentally spilled hot water on her hand, she says. Accidents like this happen alot.

Can this trip be saved? Flight attendant spills boiling water on my hand

January 20, 2024March 14, 2011 by Christopher Elliott

Tea time didn’t go as planned for Star Rivera.

Categories Commentary

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