Island Travel is a licensed travel agent and a member of AFTA and ATAS. All the words defined in Legal Notices and Disclaimers have the same meaning in these terms.

Legal Contract

When you decide to make a booking with us, then legal obligations arise and your right to refund of monies charged to your credit card or paid in any other way agreed by us, are limited by our terms and policies and by the conditions of the particular supplier.

Do not make any booking through this site unless you understand and agree to all our terms and policies.

Once payment is made for the booking, it is considered that you have read and understood the terms and conditions for the booking.

Agency

Products and services are sold by Island Travel as an agent for airline and wholesale companies and other suppliers providing services, including accommodation and transportation services. Island Travel is not a provider of services and has no responsibility for services provided or not provided by any party. We give and make no warranty or representation regarding the standard of any service or product to be supplied and no person has authority to make any such representation or warranty on behalf of Island Travel. We have no responsibility, and extend no guarantees for discontinued promotions, airfares or specific holiday products. So if you think you may have a doubt, please contact us before booking.

Liability

Island Travel has no liability for any act, omission or default, whether negligent or otherwise, of airlines, car rental operators, ferry companies, hoteliers, tour operators or any other supplier. We have no liability for any loss or damage occasioned by the negligence, act or omission of any supplier or other third party. We reserve your right to cancelling or modify bookings where circumstances require.

Island Travel reserves the right to decline any booking for any individual on any tour or other service.

Illustrations

Photographs and all the photos and other promotional material are for promotional purposes only. They do not represent any benefit that will be included in any arrangements made by you.

Availability

The services sold through Island Travel are subject to availability and can be withdrawn without notice. Access to this site and any site normally linked to this site is not guaranteed and is subject to the availability of communications links and access rights. Island Travel reserves the right to deny password login on this site to any person or password holder.

Passenger Name

It is essential that you enter the details of each traveller correctly and according to passport or other identification. Some suppliers will deny carriage if the traveller’s name varies from your booking and may cancel automatically if the traveller’s name is amended. Island Travel has no responsibility for any loss or damage arising from incorrect entry of traveller’s name any inability to travel as a result of carrier’s policies.

Unlicensed Entity Disclaimer

If you request Island Travel to arrange for the provision of products or services by a person or company which is not licensed in accordance with any applicable law, Island Travel accepts no liability (whether in contract, for negligence or otherwise) for any loss or damage suffered by you or any third party as a result.

Special Conditions for Air Fares

There are several rules and regulations affecting the most advance purchase and other discounted air fares, which involve substantial cancellation or amendment fees, and in some instances, there are no refunds whatsoever on cancelled holidays and or air tickets should you need to amend or cancel your travel plans. If you have any questions about these fees please do not hesitate to contact our agency. If these Rule statements are not clear you should contact our office. Once you confirm a booking and make a payment you are bound by the Rules and conditions applicable to the relevant supplier.

Frequent Flyer Customers

Please note that you as a frequent flyer member should retain your air ticket and boarding pass since Island Travel cannot be held responsible for obtaining copies of your air ticket at any future date.

Flight Information: Timings, Departure Points, Flight Numbers

The timings shown on your ticket are subject to reconfirmation on both OUTBOUND and INBOUND journeys. Please contact the applicable Airline at least 72 hours before departure. Island Travel does not accept responsibility for amended flight timings or numbers.

Travel Information

It is very important that you read the following information carefully and if you require any assistance in any area contact us.

Photo ID

All airlines require the production of a photo ID when checking in with an e-ticket. Your ID must match the name of the passenger on the ticket.

Passport

All individuals departing from Australia must be in possession of a valid passport. If your passport is due to expire within six months of your return arrival back in Australia then under normal circumstances you should obtain a new passport. Should you be travelling on anything other than an Australian Passport then it is your responsibility to bring this to our attention as you may require a visa or permit to re-enter Australia.

Visa Requirements

Certain countries require a Visa for entry prior to arrival. Please ensure you are fully informed of the requirements before you make a reservation as visas can take some time to obtain.

Vaccinations are strongly recommended for certain destinations. Please contact your local doctor who will advise you of these requirements. Please note that vaccinations may be recommended some period in advance of travelling.

Travel Insurance

We strongly recommend that all clients take out travel comprehensive insurance when making a booking. We recommend that insurance covers loss of deposit and other monies through cancellation, loss or damage to personal baggage and loss of money, medical expenses, additional expenses to cover hotel accommodation and repatriation costs to Australia should any services need to be extended or curtailed due to illness or other insurable risks. Please note that restrictions on the time to effect insurance apply to some services such as airfares. Please contact us to arrange travel insurance before making payment for a service.

Rates and Price Variations

We reserve the right to vary published rates in the event of changes in exchange rates or price rises made by wholesalers or other suppliers. If the cost of any service increases due to exchange rate fluctuations, price increases, tax changes or any other reason, you must pay the increase when notified. We are not liable in any way if any increase occurs. Rates quoted are per tour, per night accommodation, per crossing ferries, per package; as appropriate to the particular product. Car rental is based on a 24 hour period commencing from the time of pick-up throughout unless otherwise specified. All prices are subject to availability and can be withdrawn or varied without notice.

Currency

All rates and prices quoted are quoted in Australian dollars and as such are valid only in Australia. We regret that we cannot accept online bookings from customers located outside Australia at this time.

Price Inclusions and Exclusions

Items included in the prices or rates of the products are specified in each section. Prices do not include, meals other than as stated in itineraries, any airfares unless stated, Government departure taxes, passport and visa charges, vaccination fees, airport taxes, any items of a personal nature such as telephone calls, beverages, laundry, excess baggage charges and gratuities, travel insurance or other items not specified.

Goods and Services Tax

Prices quoted do not include goods and services tax or similar tax (“GST”). GST is payable by you in respect of any supply made to you, and in addition to the price payable. You must pay the amount of GST payable in the respect of the supply. GST is payable at the same time and in the same manner as the price or at such a later time as Island Travel may request.

Service Fees

Island Travel professional service fees may apply. A Menu of Services is available from your Island Travel consultant upon request.

A surcharge may apply for credit card transactions.

Low-Cost Carrier Terms and Conditions

A low-cost carrier in short (LCC) or low-cost airline (also known as a no-frills or discount carrier/airline) is an airline that offers low fares in exchange for eliminating many traditional passenger services such as meals, entertainment etc. However, in many cases, these extras can be purchased on board your flight.

The featured airlines on this page are all classed as a “Low-Cost Carrier” (LCC).

If you have booked with any of these airlines and you wish to amend or cancel your booking, you must contact the airline directly on the featured phone numbers.

Island Travel recommends that you contact your Low-Cost Carrier directly at least 72 hours prior to departure of each flight to reconfirm.

Low-Cost Carriers reserve the right to charge Credit Card merchant fees added to the airfare and taxes displayed. Credit Card merchant fees applied by the airline directly will be charged additionally to your credit card upon confirmation of your booking.

Bookings made on Low-Cost Carriers in some instances do not include a check-in baggage allowance. Check-in baggage allowances included in the fare purchased will be listed on your booking confirmation from the airline. Please contact the airline directly if you require to increase your check-in baggage limit. Baggage fees may be charged by the airline or at the airport for any additional requirements and are non-refundable once purchased.

Please note that most airlines treat name changes and route and/or itinerary alterations as ‘full cancellation’ and can incur full loss of monies charged.

All worldwide airlines charge amendment and cancellation fees. Island Travel will not take any responsibility for any clients who do not take out fully comprehensive insurance cover when booking to cover any eventualities.

Payments processed in foreign currency (currency other than the original card holders country of issue), may incur a currency conversion fee. Please refer to your financial institution for applicable fees.

Prices featured on the Island Travel search engine are in Australian dollars (AUD) based on the current daily rate of exchange, final payments and statements may differ from the amount shown due to currency conversion fluctuations.

Booking Amendment Charges

Amendments to bookings after payment is made will be charged at the minimum rate of $40 per service amendment per person in addition to any charge levied by the supplier.

Cancellation Charges/Amendment Fees

Once full payment has been made, we reserve the right to charge cancellation or amendment fees of a minimum of $100 per person to cover our administration and bookkeeping expenses. This fee is in addition to any charges made by Airlines, Hotels, Tour Operators and other suppliers and is inclusive of any deposit paid by you. Please note that the conditions for some services, particular airfares, may not permit any refund. If Island Travel is obligated to cancel your travel arrangements for any reason, the liability of Island Travel will be limited to a refund of all monies paid by you less any cancellation fees and subject to supplier Rules and conditions.

If you wish to cancel or amend any booking made you need to contact us in writing. You cannot cancel or amend a booking that is confirmed or paid for other than by contacting us.

Refunds for Unused Services

No refunds will be made for unused services where a client terminates the service after it has commenced regardless of the reason. In the event of returning a car early, the operator may provide you with a statement showing the number of unused services. This figure is for domestic taxation purposes and does not mean a refund for the amount will be made. Where refunds for unused services are allowed (eg. for Go-as-you-please accommodation vouchers), a service fee will be charged against the value of the refund. Please ensure that, when requesting a refund, you enclose copies of all relevant documentation.

Credit Cards

When booking airfares online we can only accept credit card payment. We accept the following credit cards:

• Master Card
• Visa Card
• American Express
• All Iranian Bank

Payment for package holidays is accepted by cash, cheque, direct deposit or credit card. A surcharge may apply for credit card payments on these transactions.

Legal Obligations

Before you proceed to book a flight or service through Island Travel please be aware that you enter into a legally binding contract to acquire such flight or service from the time when payment is made. After this point, any cancellations will incur the cancellation fees set out above.
Do not proceed to the details for booking a flight or service unless you are prepared to legally commit to a binding contract and obligation to pay for the service. If you have any questions regarding our terms, please contact us on 08 8344 3877 or info@islandtravels.com.au