Virgin balloon flights refund

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I'm not sure if I've picked the right category, but I was wondering if anyone has any experience getting a refund from Virgin Balloon Flights.
I've had tickets for 2.5 years, and booked many times (8+), and they never seem to materialise. I've requested a refund and they say the tickets are non refundable, yet they don't seem to be able to provide the service I paid for. It basically feels like I've been scammed for £300.
I would like my money back, but I'm not really sure what I can do.
I've had tickets for 2.5 years, and booked many times (8+), and they never seem to materialise. I've requested a refund and they say the tickets are non refundable, yet they don't seem to be able to provide the service I paid for. It basically feels like I've been scammed for £300.
I would like my money back, but I'm not really sure what I can do.
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They'll provide the service you paid for as soon as you and they agree a mutually convenient date.
My problem is that in the 15 times (I've now counted) I've booked, the weather is always poor. Sometimes it's not, but to them it still is. It's now 3 years. I've also looked about at reviews and in not the only one that feels this way.
If I paid for something in any other walk of life, and the delivery date kept being pushed, of be able to request my money back. It seems that this should be the case here, but somehow it's not.
I've just been through the same problem. Into my 10th year and 22 cancellations. I think the trouble people have is that virgin customer services will not tell you that in order to get a refund the purchaser of the ticket has to contact them. This is who they hold the contract with. If you try as the voucher holder they will just lead you on a different path as they can not give a refund to the voucher holder. They have no obligation to them and do not have to offer anything. They are relying on you not knowing your rights.
If you have booked through a third party then things get tricky. You need to have booked direct through virgin
You do have consumer rights. My observations are that with tickets of this kind both parties have an obligation. You, to try and fly by booking x amount of times and virgin has to get you flying within this time. If they don't, they have not lived up to their obligation and you can ask for a refund. My view is that you will need at least 7 cancellations.
They will try to hide behind terms and conditions. They used "non refundable voucher" several times with me. These are not above the law, in fact "non refundable voucher" is viewed as unfair by office of fair trading
Please do not go quoting me, these are just my observations. If you are unhappy please, please call
Citizens advice consumer helpline on 0808 223 1133
This is a freephone number. It may take about an hour to get through, but it is less painful than booking another ticket. They will log the incident and possibly investigate through trading standards and they give very good advice. They are on your side.
My refund is coming, but I hope I have made this easier for others
It would be great if this helps just 1 person.