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BOOKING
CONDITIONS
of Frontline
Travel.
Hereinafter
called ‘’The
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CONDITIONS A
Apply to all
Bookings covered
by ATOL No.
4953 as shown
overleaf.
1.
RESERVING YOUR
HOLIDAY
On receipt of
your request
and deposit
we will confirm
you booking
and from that
point cancellation
charges will
apply, and send
you a confirmation
with details
of your arrangements.
Please note
that a telephone
booking confirmation
is as firmly
confirmed as
if it were made/confirmed
in writing at
that time.
2. PRICE GUARANTEE
CHARTER FLIGHT
ARRANGEMENTS:
- The price
shown on this
confirmation
invoice will
not be subject
to any surcharges.
SCHEDULED FLIGHT
ARRANGEMENTS:-
As scheduled
airlines reserve
the right to
increase prices
at any time
the price shown
on this confirmation
invoice will
ONLY be guaranteed
once full payments
is received
before due date
of payment.
The payment
of a deposit
guarantees your
seat, not the
price.
GOVERNMENT ACTION:
- Our price
Guarantee can
not cover increases
due to direct
Government action
e.g. the imposition
of VAT or Passenger
Levy.
3. MINOR CHANGES TO YOUR HOLIDAY
If we are obliged
to make any
minor change
in the arrangements
for your holiday
we will inform
you as soon
as possible.
4.
MAJOR CHANGES
TO YOUR HOLIDAY
If before you
depart we have
to make any
major change
to your holiday
arrangements
e.g. change
of departure
time of more
than 12 hours,
change of airport(but
excluding changes
between airports
in London region,
aircraft type
airline) it
will only be
because we are
forced to do
so by circumstances
usually beyond
our control.
In such an unlikely
event we will
inform you immediately
and our objective
will be to minimise
your inconvenience.
We will wherever
possible offer
you alternative
arrangements
as close as
possible to
your original
choice. You
will then have
a choice of
accepting, taking
another available
holiday of similar
price or cancelling.
Should you choose
to cancel you
will be reimbursed
all monies paid
to us.
5. GROUP HOLIDAYS
Some of our
holidays are
based on minimum
number of participants
and in the unlikely
event that these
numbers are
not reached
we reserve the
right to cancel
the tour and
refund all payments
made. Prices
are subject
to increase
if the group
size is reduced.
6. FLIGHTS
Details of airlines,
flight numbers/schedules
and destination
airport will
be shown on
your invoice/confirmation.
We regret we
are unable to
guarantee specific
aircraft types
or airline.
7.
INSURANCE
The Company
strongly recommend
that the Client
takes out adequate
insurance. The
Client is herewith
recommended
to read the
terms of any
insurance effected
to satisfy themselves
as to the fitness
of cover. The
Company will
be pleased to
quote you for
insurance. Should
insurance be
declined you
will be asked
to sign our
indemnity form.
8. MAKING A BOOKING
The person making
the booking
becomes responsible
to The Company
for the payment
of the total
price of the
arrangements
for all passengers
shown on the
invoice.
9.
DEPOSIT
No booking will
be confirmed
unless the required
deposit has
been received
by The Company.
10.
CHANGING YOUR
ARRANGEMENTS
If you wish
to change any
item – other
than increasing
the number of
persons in your
party – and
providing we
can accommodate
the change,
you will have
to pay an Amendment
Fee per person.
These fees can
vary greatly
and will be
advised at the
time changes
are made. Changes
must be confirmed
to us in writing.
From time to
time we are
required to
collect additional
taxes and surcharges.
You
will be informed
of any such
charges prior
to ticket issue.
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11.
CANCELLATION
Should you
or any member
of your party
be forced
to cancel
you holiday,
we must be
notified,
in writing,
by the person
who made the
booking and
who is therefore
responsible
for the payment.
of the cancellation
charges. Cancellation
charges are
calculated
from the date
we receive
the written
notice of
cancellation.
Amount of cancellation
charge (shown
as a % total
holiday cost)
More Than
42 days .
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. . . .Deposit
29-42 days
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. 50%
15-28 days
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. 70%
8-14 days
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. . 90%
1-7 days .
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. . 100%
Travel Insurance
Premiums are
not refundable
CANCELLATION
AFTER TICKET
ISSUE: - will
result in
loss of 100%
of total cost
of all travel
arrangements
in most cases.
Please consult
your reservation
adviser. Charter
flights carry
a 100% cancellation
fee both before
and after
ticket issue.
12. COMPLAINTS
If you have
a problem
during your
holiday, it
is a legal
requirement
that you inform
the property
owner/hotel
management/our
local agent
who will endeavour
to resolve
the situation.
If your complaint
cannot be
sorted out
locally you
must obtain
written confirmation
that the complaint
was lodged.
You must follow
this up within
28days of
your return
home in writing
to us with
all the relevant
details. If
you fail to
follow this
procedure,
it may make
it impossible
to investigate
your complaint
fully.
13. LEGAL JURISDICTION
We accept
the jurisdiction
of the Courts
in any part
of the UK
in which the
client is
domiciled.
For clients
not domiciled
in the UK
the Court
of England
shall have
sole jurisdiction.
CONDITIONS B
Apply to all
bookings covered
by an ATOL
No. Other
than
4953 as shown
overleaf.
Please read
the following
terms and
conditions
carefully
as they apply
to all bookings
made. No variations
shall be valid
unless agreed
and confirmed
in writing
by a Director
of The Company.
A verbal variation
will not be
valid.
The Company
act as agents
only in transactions
relating to
flight, care
hire, accommodation,
package holidays
etc. and book
those facilities
for you(the
client) on
behalf of
the Supplier
or Operator
(the Principal).
The Company
are not the
Principal
and do not
act as the
Principal
nor shall
they be construed
as being such
by inference
or otherwise.
This confirmation
does not constitute
a contract.
Your contract
is with the
Principal
named overleaf.
The Company
are not liable
for the Principals
actions, failures
or omissions.
No booking
will be confirmed
unless required
deposit has
been received
by The Company.
Principals
reserve the
right to increase
prices up
to the date
on which they
receive the
balance. Payment
of a deposit
guarantees
your seat,
not the price.
Bookings made
will be immediately
subject to
the Principal’s
terms and
conditions
and The Company
have no authority
to vary them
in the Client’s
favour.
All amendments/cancellations
will incur
charges.
Please note
that a telephone
booking confirmation
is as firmly
confirmed
as if it were
made/confirmed
in writing
at that time.
The Company
will attempt
to fulfil
Clients requirements
to its best
abilities
and in the
event of complaint,
will pass
such complaints
to the Principal
concerned
on the Clients
behalf. As
agent only,
The Company
will not be
able to commit
the Principal
as o their
correct course
of actions.
The Company
strongly recommend
that the Client
takes out
adequate insurance
whether or
not it is
a Principal’s
condition
of booking.
The Client
is herewith
recommended
to read the
terms of any
insurance
effected to
satisfy themselves
as to the
fitness of
cover. The
Company will
be pleased
to quote you
for insurance.
Should insurance
be declined
you will be
asked to sign
our indemnity
form.
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CONDITIONS APPLYING To A
and B |
Please remember that the person making
the booking
accepts ALL
the booking
conditions
and is liable
for any amendment
fees, late
payments or
cancellation
charges that
arise on behalf
of ALL the
passengers
in their party.
In addition
they are also
responsible
for checking
this and all
future documentation
and for advising
us immediately
if anything
is missing
or incorrect.
The details
overleaf are
given in good
faith based
on information
from the Principal
at the time
of booking.
Should it
transpire
that any of
these details
differ you
will be advised
immediately.
PAYMENT
You must pay
the balance
by the due
date shown
on the confirmation.
Please note
that for some
telephone
bookings full
payment may
be required
IMMEDIATELY
i.e. before
you receive
confirmation.
If this applies
you will be
advised when
the booking
is made. It
is very important
that you pay
balances when
due because
failure to
do so may
lead to the
cancellation
of your holiday
and still
leave you
liable to
the cancellation
charges.
Where an extra
‘’booking
charge’’ applies
this will
have been
advised at
the time of
booking. All
credit card
payments are
subject to
a 3% charge.
However where
cancellation
can be avoided
with the Principal
a
late payment
of £30 will
be applied
to your balance.
PASSPORT, VISA AND HEALTH
REQUIREMENTS
– Your are
responsible
for checking
all these
items
Passport
and Visa:
You must consult
the relevant
Embassy or
Consulate
for this information.
Requirements
may change
and you should
check for
up-to-date
position in
good time
before departure.
We regret
we can accept
no liability
if you are
refused entry
onto the flight
or into any
country due
to failure
on you part
to carry the
correct passport,
visa or other
documents
required by
any airline,
authority
or country.
Health:
Recommended
inoculations
for travel
may change
at any time
and you should
consult your
doctor on
current recommendations
before you
depart. Health
requirements
for you holiday
destination
are outlined
in the Department
of Health
leaflet entitled
‘’The Traveller’s
Guide to Health’’
(T4), which
is available
by calling
0800 555 777.
It is your
responsibility
to ensure
that you obtain
all recommended
inoculations,
take all recommended
medication
and follow
all medical
advice in
relation to
your trip.
SPEACIAL REQUEST AND MEDICAL PROBLEMS
If you have
any special
requests,
please advise
us at time
of booking.
Although we
will endeavour
to pass any
such request
on to the
relevant supplier,
we regret
we cannot
guarantee
any request
will be met.
Failure to
meet any special
request will
not be a breach
of contract
on our part.
If you have
any medical
problem or
disability
which may
affect your
booked arrangements,
you must advise
us in writing
at the time
of booking
giving full
details. If
we feel unable
to properly
accommodate
your particular
needs, we
must reserve
the right
to decline/cancel
your booking.
BEHAVIOUR
When you book
with us, you
accept responsibility
for any damage
or loss caused
by you or
any member
of your party.
Proper payment
for any such
damage or
loss must
be made at
the time direct
to the accommodation
owner or manager
or other supplier.
If you fail
to do so,
you must indemnify
us against
any claims
(including
legal costs)
subsequently
made against
us as a result
of your actions.
We expect
all clients
to have consideration
for other
people. If
in our opinion
or in the
opinion of
any other
person in
authority
you are behaving
in such a
way as to
cause or to
be like to
cause distress,
danger or
annoyance
to any third
party or damage
to property,
we reserve
the right
to terminate
your arrangements
without notice.
In this situation
towards you
(including
any return
transport
arrangements)
will immediately
cease and
we will not
be responsible
for meeting
any costs
or expenses
you may incur
as a result,
making any
refund or
paying compensation.
FORCE MAJEURE
We accept
no responsibility
for and shall
not be liable
in respect
of any loss
or damage
or alterations,
delays or
changes arising
from unusual
and unforeseeable
circumstances
beyond our
control, such
as war or
threat of
war, riot,
civil strife,
industrial
dispute including
air traffic
control disputes,
terrorist
activity,
natural and
nuclear disaster,
fire or adverse
weather conditions,
technical
problems with
transport,
closure or
congestion
of airports
or ports,
cancellations
of schedules
by scheduled
airlines.
You can check
the current
position on
any country
by telephoning
the Foreign
and Commonwealth
Office’s Travel
Advice Unit
on 020 7993
6623.
RECONFIRMING RETURN/ONWARD FLIGHTS
It is your
responsibility
to ensure
you follow
ALL RECONFIRMATION
INSTRUCTIONS
which will
be shown EITHER
on the FRONT
of this invoice
or on your
travel documents.
The Company
will not be
liable for
any additional
costs due
to your failure
to reconfirm
flights.
DOCUMENTS DESPATCH
The
address for
all documentation
will be that
given at the
time of booking.
Documents
will normally
be despatched
7 days before
departure.
N.B. For bookings
made within
14 days of
departure
it may be
necessary
for you to
collect your
air tickets
at the airport.
Any other
vouchers will
be posted/faxed
to you direct.
Only E-Tickets
will be sent
by 1st class
post at client’s
own risk.
For additional
security scheduled
airline Paper
Tickets
are usually
sent by Recorded
Delivery and
in this event
it is your
responsibility
to ensure
receipt/collection.
If Paper Tickets
are lost in
the post and
a new set
of tickets
has to be
reissued you
may have to
pay for the
tickets again.
A form of
indemnity
will have
to be filled
in to claim
your monies
which can
take 6 months.
LATE BOOKIGNS
may also require
Registered/Courier
delivery of
documents
in which case
the appropriate
charges will
have been
advised at
the time of
booking.
YOUR FINANCIAL PROTECTION
When you buy an ATOL protected flights
from Frontline
Travel you
will receive
a Confirmation
Invoice from
us (or via
our authorized
agent through
which you
booked) confirming
your arrangements
and your protection
under our
Air Travel
Organizer’s
License number
4953. In the
unlikely event
of our insolvency,
the CAA will
ensure that
you are not
stranded abroad
and will arrange
to refund
any money
you have paid
to us for
an advance
booking. For
further information
visit the
ATOL website
at www.atol.org.uk.
Not all holiday
or travel
services offered
and sold by
us will be
protected
by the ATOL
Scheme. Please
ask us to
confirm what
protection
may apply
to your booking.
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