Virgin extends travel date for expiring COVID flight credits after criticism (opens original article in a new tab)

Virgin Australia extended the expiry date for travel credits issued during COVID-19 travel bans from June 30 to late May 2027 following customer and advocate pressure.

• Virgin Australia extended the expiry date for COVID-19 travel credits from June 30 to late May 2027
• Customers must still use credits by June 30 but now have more time to do so
• Airline holds $93 million in unclaimed flight credits