Hi all - first time posting in this sub-forum. Thanks in advance for help.

Vueling has just cancelled a LGW-VLC flight on 29 November. There are no good alternatives (10 hour flight via FCO… no thanks).

Two questions:

1. Is there any chance to persuade Vueling to rebook me on the EasyJet LGW-VLC which goes the same day?

2. If not, if I request refund instead of rebooking will my return flight on Vueling remain a valid booking? (The flight still appears to be operating. So far…)

Thanks!