Ryanair refund/ change

johncas1

Ryanair have cancelled my outbound flight but not return flight to malta at end of April so can change for different date but no refund but to change flight to September they want 160 more so I take it they just trying to get extra money off you 

eskbanker

If you're choosing Ryanair then it's best to get used to the concept that they're trying to get as much money out of you as possible!  Having said that, most, if not all, airlines will apply the difference in fares if rebooking to more expensive flights, even if they waive the usual admin fees to make a change.

If they cancel one leg of your originally booked return trip then they're obliged to offer a refund for the whole booking if that's what you prefer....

johncas1

I wanted to rebox for September which is also off peak and booking a new ticket is cheaper than changing to a new date 

bagand96

johncas1 said:

I wanted to rebox for September which is also off peak and booking a new ticket is cheaper than changing to a new date 

Take a refund then. 

@eskbanker is right, you're entitled to a refund of both your outbound and inbound flights.  As long as both flights are on the same booking. 

CKhalvashi

johncas1 said:

I wanted to rebox for September which is also off peak and booking a new ticket is cheaper than changing to a new date 

The issue with booking with Ryanair is that you'll pay extra for the 'convenience' of not having to refund/rebook in this situation.

I don't feel that's morally right, but equally there's nothing stopping them legally from acting like this.

Thrugelmir

Premature to be planning on making overseas trips this year.  

johncas1

My flight that was cancelled is now not cancelled I rebooked the flight for September the fare is no more its the luggage fees priority boarding and other extras that have gone up thats where I'm paying the extra 

CKhalvashi

johncas1 said:

My flight that was cancelled is now not cancelled I rebooked the flight for September the fare is no more its the luggage fees priority boarding and other extras that have gone up thats where I'm paying the extra 

If you're looking at budget alternatives, then there is Jet2 from Birmingham and Wizz from Gatwick (new route from a new base, sub-£10 fares were very common on the new LGW routes last year) and Ryanair from Stansted, depending on where is closer/more convenient for you.

Selfcombust

I used Ryanair travel voucher from cancelled flight in 2020 to part pay for flight which Ryanair then cancelled this year. I was not refunded the voucher amount only the extra difference I paid as flight was more expensive. Ryanair “voided” the voucher.  Cannot contact Ryanair.
Anyone experienced same?

happyandsmiley

We had our flights cancelled last March.  Ryanair offered a voucher.  We insisted on a refund.  We’re still insisting. Nothing happening. 

Butts

happyandsmiley said:

We had our flights cancelled last March.  Ryanair offered a voucher.  We insisted on a refund.  We’re still insisting. Nothing happening. 

Shame you hadn't insisted on a chargeback.
This would have resulted in your money being returned pronto.