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This site is operated by TUI UK Limited (“TUI”) with Registered Number 02830117 having its Registered Office at TUI Travel House, Crawley Business Quarter, Fleming Way, Crawley RH10 9QL. Your flight will be operated by Thomson Airways Limited (hereinafter "Thomson Airways"), or such other air carrier as may be indicated in your booking (each a "Carrier"). In respect of any other service, such as hotel accommodation or car hire, your contract is with the supplier of such service(s), whose standard terms and conditions will apply. Such Supplier's standard conditions may limit or exclude liability, and such conditions, together with the Conditions of Carriage of Thomson Airways or the relevant Carrier, these Booking Conditions and other terms and conditions set out on this web site (collectively the "Terms and Conditions") shall apply to your agreement with us and any supplier. Copies of the conditions of your contract with your supplier are available on request from us and we recommend that you ask for them and read them before you book so that you are aware of how they may affect your booking. We do not accept any responsibility for the service supplied by any supplier or Carrier, other than Thomson Airways, and make no representation or warranty in respect of the products featured on this site.

Any reference to 'us' or 'we', shall be deemed to be TUI.

All bookings shall be subject to conditions and charges for any booking changes. In all cases where a person makes a booking for himself and/or on behalf of others, such person shall:

  • Be of 18 years of age at the time of booking;
  • Be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the personal details or any other information supplied in respect of himself and any other Passenger travelling on such booking;
  • Be responsible for notifying us prior to the time of booking by calling our call centre of any personal circumstances pertaining to a person included in the booking including, without limitation, whether any such person is not self reliant or is a person with reduced mobility. If you, or a member of your party, have difficulty in walking 500 metres, you should advise your agent at the time of booking and advise the airline at least 4 days prior to departure. For more information about ‘self reliance’ and ‘reduced mobility’, please click here;
  • Be responsible for notifying us at any time from the time of booking until 48 hours prior to the flight’s departure by calling our call centre if any person travelling on the booking has ceased to be self reliant or is a person with reduced mobility or if a person previously reported to be with reduced mobility or as not being self reliant does no longer fall into either category;
  • Be responsible for passing on any information regarding the booking or any changes made in relation thereto, to all Passengers travelling on such booking, including but not limited to information on schedule changes or copies of booking confirmations;
  • Accept the Terms and Conditions on behalf of all Passengers travelling on such booking;
  • Accept on behalf of any person travelling on such booking any refund which may become due from us and we shall refund or otherwise account for such amount to such person, as soon as reasonably practicable, after receiving such refund from the Carrier.
We are entitled to rely on the authority of the person making the booking to act on behalf of the other Passengers on such booking.

In the event that any subsequent changes require to be made to a booking (including group booking), or in respect to any element thereof, such change shall solely be effected by the person having made the original booking and who is identified as being the "lead Passenger" or "booking agent" on the booking system.

The Terms and Conditions do not affect your statutory rights and we reserve the right to change the booking terms and conditions on this site at any time.

The Terms and Conditions constitute the entire agreement and understanding between us and any Passenger in relation to their subject matter. If you do not agree to these terms you may not use this web site.


Prices

The prices stated on our homepage are inclusive of all fixed, non-optional applicable taxes, supplements, fees and charges (“Taxes”). Passengers who want to book a return flight should indicate this when entering their flight details. You will then see the corresponding price for each one-way flight, or each sector price in circumstances where a return flight must be purchased. Once all flights have been chosen, the total fare including all Taxes and other optional fees and charges (if any) will be displayed before your booking is confirmed.

We reserve the right to increase or decrease fares, at any time, without notice. In the event that a fare decreases after you have made your booking, we are unable to refund any difference between the fare paid and any lower fare, which may subsequently become available.


Taxes

When you make your booking, we will tell you of all the Taxes and optional fee and charges (if any), which will apply to your fare at the time of booking. Taxes change constantly and may be imposed or changed after the date on which we have issued a booking confirmation to you. You will have to pay us any increases in such Taxes, and similarly, if any Taxes you have paid to us are reduced or abolished, you will be entitled to claim a refund. Such right shall not apply in respect of any surcharge paid in respect of aviation fuel costs. Certain departure taxes or airport levies, may not be shown on your booking confirmation, and may be levied at certain international airports. You should ensure you have adequate funds for these taxes which are payable locally.


Payment

Full payment is required as soon as you confirm your booking. Payment is by credit or debit card only.

Payment by credit or debit card (other than visa electron) attracts a handling fee, the amount of which will be displayed in the booking summary, before you are asked to confirm your booking. Please note, all journeys originating outside the UK, whether it be a return or one-way automatically attract a handling fee.

All bookings are non-refundable. Changes may, however, be made to your booking, subject to availability, as well as the conditions and charges stated on this website.

Should you instruct your credit/debit card company to “charge back” any payment(s) properly due from you in respect of your booking, we will charge you an administrative fee of £10 per incident and associated costs. We further reserve the right to cancel your booking and/or take legal action against you for all outstanding payment(s).


Booking

A legally binding contract will be formed when we send you the booking confirmation with your booking reference by e-mail, fax or by post (when booking through our call centre). We recommend that you take careful note of your booking reference because you will need it to check in and for any queries.

Please note that we can only check in the person named in the booking confirmation.

We recommend that you reconfirm your flights within 48-72 hours prior to departure, by calling the call centre.

Both we and the Carrier reserve the right to refuse carriage to any person who has made a booking in violation of any applicable law or licence or of any contract or regulation made by the Carrier or any applicable tour operator.


ATOL Protection

  When you buy an ATOL protected flight from TUI you will receive a confirmation invoice from us (or via our authorised agent through which you booked) confirming your arrangements and your protection under TUI's Air Travel Organiser’s Licence number 2524 (in the case of "TUI"). 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.
The price of your flight includes the amount of £1 per person as part of the ATOL Protection Contribution we pay to the CAA. This charge is included in our advertised prices.

Checking-in

When checking-in all you need is your booking confirmation or ticket (where one has been issued), as well as valid photo proof of identity. For international journeys you must present your passport or EU national ID; for domestic/Channel Islands journeys you may alternatively present a valid citizen card, photographic driving license, photographic student card issued by the educational institution, forces ID card, airport/airline employees security ID pass, police warrant card/badge.

British Citizens must hold a valid 10-year passport. Please note that certain destinations insist on at least 6 months validity from the return date. It is your responsibility to check whether you need a visa to enter your destination country, and that any children travelling with you have appropriate ID.

If you have not received your booking reference, or have lost it, please call our call centre and they will gladly assist you.


Ages

An infant must be aged less than 24 months on the day of travel, and must be older than 14 days for health and safety reasons. Every infant must be accompanied by an adult at least 16 years old and must travel on the adult's lap. Charges for infants vary depending on the route and length of flight and will be detailed in the booking process. Every adult can only accompany one infant and carriage is restricted to 10% of seat capacity. Infants are not entitled to their own seat or to a personal baggage allowance.

Children aged 2 and older must pay the full fare.

Unaccompanied young people between 14 and 16 years old are allowed on a number of routes, click here for more details.

The age of children relates to the whole of the period when they are away including the day of return. If a child's birthday occurs during the holiday including the date of return then the new age must be stated. Travel may be refused if the date of birth according to the child's passport is different to that on the booking confirmation.


Contacting you

If you book via our website or have opted in other circumstances for us to contact you via e-mail, we will communicate with you using the e-mail address you have provided. For example, to provide your e-confirmation, e-ticket, e-cancellation, etc. We will assume that your e-mail address is correct and that you understand the risks associated with using this form of communication. Please note that you may still have to contact us via our call centre or in writing as required in the Terms and Conditions.


Flight changes

Aircraft
We may occasionally have to change the type of aircraft used on a particular flight without advance warning. In such circumstances where the Passenger has paid an additional seat supplement and such seat cannot be provided, then the Passenger shall only be entitled to a refund of the supplement paid.

Timetable
We undertake to use our best efforts to carry you and your baggage with reasonable dispatch. Times shown in the timetable and elsewhere are not guaranteed and form no part of this contract. Flight timings are subject to change without notice. We will inform you of any significant changes as soon as we become aware of such change.

We assume no responsibility for making connections.

Routings
There may be a touchdown and/or aircraft change en-route to your final destination. Please check your flight routing information at time of booking.

Insurance
Adequate travel insurance cover is strongly recommended.

Carrier
Thomson Airways is your designated carrier and its Condition of Carriage shall apply to your carriage. In exceptional circumstances your Carrier may change however the Condition of Carriage of Thomson Airways shall continue to apply to your journey. If this happens we will inform you as soon as possible and no later than at check-in for your flight (or boarding if it is a connecting flight without check-in).


Passports & visas

Please ensure your passport and any necessary visas are valid for your complete trip and that the name on your passport matches the name on your booking confirmation. If you fail to do so, you may not be accepted for a flight, and you will be solely responsible for any cost, loss or damage which you, we or our travel partners incur as a result of your failure to obtain the relevant documentation and inoculations. Depending on your nationality, visas may be required for entry into certain destination countries and it is your responsibility to check whether you require a visa to travel. For up to date advice on immigration and visa requirements please contact the embassy, high commission or consulate of your destination country.

Thomson Airways and other charter airlines are not permitted to carry certain nationals to and from their country of origin, due to licensing law restrictions in place with overseas aviation authorities.

The current licensing laws, do not allow Thomson Airways to carry nationals of the following countries on their operating routes:

Cuba, Kenya, Maldives, & Morocco.

Egyptian nationals, with official residence in the UK, can travel on round trip Inclusive Package Tour arrangements from the UK only.

Indian, Turkish and Mexican nationals can travel on round trip Inclusive Package Tour arrangements from the UK only.


Air Carrier Liability for Passengers and their baggage

This information notice summarises the liability rules applied by Community air carriers as required by Community legislation and the Montreal Convention.

Compensation in the case of death or injury
There are no financial limits to the liability for Passenger injury or death. For damages up to 100,000 SDRs (approximately £80,000) the air carrier cannot contest claims for compensation. Above that amount, the air carrier can defend itself against a claim by proving that it was not negligent or otherwise at fault.

Advance payments
If a Passenger is killed or injured, the air carrier must make an advance payment, to cover immediate economic needs, within 15 days from the identification of the person entitled to compensation. In the event of death, this advance payment shall not be less than 16,000 SDRs (approximately £13,000).

Passenger delays
In the case of Passenger delay, the air carrier is liable for damage unless it took all reasonable measures to avoid the damage or it was impossible to take such measures. The liability for Passenger delay is limited to 4,150 SDRs (approximately £3,300).

Baggage delays
In case of baggage delays, the air carrier is liable for damage unless it took all reasonable measures to avoid the damage or it was impossible to take such measures. The liability for baggage delay is limited to 1,000 SDRs (approximately £800).

Destruction, loss or damage to baggage
The air carrier is liable for destruction, loss or damage to baggage up to 1000 SDRs (approximately £800). In the case of checked baggage, it is liable even if not at fault, unless the baggage was defective. In the case of unchecked luggage the carrier is liable only if at fault.

Higher limits for baggage
A Passenger can benefit from a higher liability limit by making a special declaration at the latest at the check-in and by paying a supplemental fee.

Complaints on baggage
If the baggage is damaged, delayed, lost or destroyed, the Passenger must write and complain to the air carrier as soon as possible. In case of damage to checked baggage, the Passenger must write and complain within seven days, and in the case of delay within 21 days, in both cases from the date on which the baggage was placed at the Passenger's disposal.

Liability of contracting and actual carrier
If the air carrier is actually performing the flight is not the same as the contracting carrier, the Passenger has the right to address a complaint or to make a claim for the damages against either. If the name or the code of an air carrier is indicated on the ticket, that air carrier is the contracting air carrier.

Time limit for action
Any action in court to claim damages must be brought within two years from the date of arrival of the aircraft, or from the date that the aircraft ought to have arrived.

Basis for the information
The basis for the rules described above is the Montreal Convention of 28 May 1999, which is implemented in the Community by Regulation (EC) No 2027/97 (as amended by Regulation (EC) No 889/2002 and national legislation of the United Kingdom.