Thanks, Bagpuss. Disappointing to hear. Vouchers would be barely acceptable, in my view - especially since if they did issue them they'd be low value. It's a crock, really, particularly when the website claims otherwise. False advertising...Two weeks ago it was closing when the 6PM (now 5:55pm) Melbourne flight, VA694 was called for boarding. This is still the last flight prior to the red eyes.
Really it's 5 hours from then until the red-eyes leave, so I understand closing but they should give at least business class and plats vouchers.