How much is the cancellation fee for the Virgin Atlantic Award?

A cancellation fee of £30 for changes to flights originating in the UK, US$50 for changes to flights originating in the US or local currency equivalent of US$50 for changes to flights originating in any other region will apply. 4.2.



As of March 2026, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club charges a standard fee of £70 (for bookings originating in the UK) or $100 (for those in the US) to cancel an award ticket and have the Virgin Points redeposited into your account. This fee must be paid for each passenger on the booking. It is important to note that you must cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure to be eligible for a points refund; if you cancel later, you may forfeit all points used for the flight. For those who booked using a mix of "Points Plus Money," the cash portion is typically refunded minus the same administrative fee. If the total taxes and fees paid on the award ticket were less than the cancellation fee (common for some short-haul partner flights), you simply forfeit the taxes paid and receive your points back without paying an additional out-of-pocket fee. Always check for "Gold" status exemptions, as top-tier members may have these fees waived.

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Covered reasons for Trip Cancellation
  • Medical reasons (unforeseen ailment, injury or death in the family)
  • Inclement weather or natural disasters (tropical storms, hurricanes, etc.)
  • Terrorist attack (in or around where you're planning to visit)
  • Financial default (of a carrier)
  • Involuntary layoff or termination.


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How Do I Know My Flight Is Refundable?
  1. Check if the refundable filter is applied on the flight page.
  2. Low fare denote non-refundable tickets and high fare denote refundable tickets.
  3. Contact customer care of the airlines at 1-802-341-3403.
  4. Ask for details from the travel agent who is booking your flight ticket.


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