5.1 Liability
Within the framework of the purchase of a ticket for a regular flight, the Operator acts in its sole capacity as intermediary between the carrier and the Purchaser. On certain flights and at specific dates, or in order to offer cheaper fares, the airline may require that the Operator apply certain rules such as setting a date limit for ticketing, or giving priority to certain categories related to age or family circumstances, or country of residence. In the event that such rules needed be applied, the Operator may cancel the transaction at no charge. The mail of confirmation does not necessarily authenticate the booking but indicates that it has been recorded for treatment. Only a ticket issued by the Operator upon the information provided by the Purchaser authenticates the fares.
The Operator’s liability cannot substitute that of the carriers, whether French or foreign, which are entrusted with the transportation of passengers and baggage. In no circumstances can the Operator be held liable for unforeseeable “force majeure” events resulting from a third party supplier that has not conformed with its obligations or for reasons imputable to the Purchaser.
The Operator accepts no responsibility for changes, delays, cancellations and any other circumstances resulting from unforeseeable or “force majeure” (strikes, weather conditions, wars, natural disasters, epidemics, attacks, technical problems etc
), suffered either by the third party or the Purchaser (late check-in, refusal to board because of non-compliance with safety, health, or customs requirements, no-show
).
Any charges resulting from such unpredictable circumstances (taxi, hotel, car parking, rerouting, etc
) are the responsibility of the Purchaser.
In the event of any damages, complaints or claims, the airlines and their representatives (whether agents or employees) are liable for the transportation of passengers and their baggage, as stated on the ticket, which serves as the sole proof of the transaction.
5.2 Plane tickets
Plane tickets are issued after reception of full payment.
The tickets may be collected at the Purchaser’s travel agency or sent by post (over 10 days before departure), or by courier delivery to the airport at an additional charge for the Purchaser.
Airline tickets must be presented at the airline check-in counter.
The Operator is not accountable for any problems relating to ticket delivery.
5.3 Pregnant women
The Operator wishes to point out that certain airlines will deny boarding to a pregnant woman whose due date is too close to the departure date and when there is a risk of premature childbirth. The Purchaser must contact the airline prior to making a decision to travel. In no way can the Operator be held liable for such a decision.
5.4 Infants and children
There is no seat allotment for infants under the age of 2 (consequently only one infant is allowed to travel with an adult). Infant air-fares are normally 10% of adult fares. On certain flights, children aged 2-11 can benefit from up to a 50% discount, but availability may be limited.
UM (unaccompanied children) may not always benefit from these tariffs. Boarding is prohibited to unaccompanied children under 15 years who do not carry a UM pass.
Infants and children are considered as such if they have not individually reached their 2nd and 12 birthdays at the date of return.
5.5 Baggage
Passengers are reminded that in conformance with IATA international regulations, it is forbidden to carry any explosive, inflammable, corrosive, oxidizing, irritating, toxic or radioactive materials, compressed gases or other materials prohibited in the countries of travel.
The Purchaser should contact the transporting airline about its policy regarding transportation of hazardous materials, and in any event carefully read the contractual conditions at the back of the ticket.
The Purchaser is also invited to visit the site DGAC (Direction générale de l’Aviation Civile) and download the document regarding restriction measures on liquids contained in carry-on luggage.
The Operator takes no responsibility if the carrier refuses to accept a passenger’s baggage. The Operator will pay no compensation to a passenger that was denied boarding.
Cabin luggage: Airlines’ individual policies prevail. Normally, passengers are entitled to one piece carry-on that does not exceed a linear dimension (length + width + height) of 115cm and/or a maximum weight of 5 kilos. Bag size and weight restrictions may vary according to the type of plane. Carry-on luggage remains the Purchaser’s responsibility throughout the voyage.
Baggage in the hold: Airlines’ individual policies prevail. Each passenger is limited to 15 kilos on charter flights and 20 kilos on regular flights (in economy class). There will be a surcharge for any overweight piece of baggage, if accepted, at check-in. The Purchaser must contact the airline regarding its baggage policy.
If upon arrival of the plane (inbound and outbound), a piece of luggage is lost or missing the passenger must notify the airline within 21 days.
The Operator is not accountable for any denied baggage considered as dangerous by the airline or airport authorities. It is the passenger’s responsibility to check airlines’ individual baggage policies – transported in cabin and in the hold.
5.6 Overbooking
Owing to frequent no-shows, airlines may practice overbooking and the number of seats available may turn out to be insufficient.
As a result certain passengers may be denied boarding on their confirmed flights. A guaranteed reservation does not necessarily mean absolute guaranty that a seat is secured. However, the airline is obliged to compensate passengers when they are denied boarding due to overbooking. The Purchaser should contact the carrier about its overbooking policy, and in any event, inspect the terms of the contract at the back of the ticket.
The Operator will accept no responsibility for overbooking. The Operator will not reimburse any charges resulting from denied boarding.
In case of “dupes” (several bookings in the same name), airlines reserve their rights to cancel the seats without prior notice.
5.7 No show on departure
In the event of no shows, the Operator reserves the right to cancel the other connected services, as well as the return portion of the ticket, unless the reservation is reconfirmed within 24 hours following the outbound flight.
Any interrupted or shortened journey, or any services not supplied by the fault of the Purchaser, are not refundable, especially seats on the outbound or inbound flights. If the Purchaser has purchased optional insurance against interrupted journeys, he/she must comply with the conditions of cancellation stipulated in the contract.
Ticket coupons must all be used and in sequential order, falling which the airline may cancel the seats or ajusts their fares. These conditions also apply to tickets including a journey by rail. Some airlines do not reimburse taxes on partially used tickets.
5.8 Services on location
Certain airlines on certain destinations and at certain tariffs require that services supplied on location be purchased. If a passenger is denied boarding because of his/her baggage, the Operator will waive any claim for compensation or reimbursement of the services paid.
5.9 Pets
Regarding carriage of pets, individual airline policies prevail. Pets are normally forbidden on charter flights. They may be allowed in the cabin or in the hold on regular flights, depending on the regulations in force and after prior agreement by the airline. A special request must be addressed to airline.
5.10 Special meals
Charter flights do not offer special meals. With respect to regular flights, contacting the transporting airline directly is recommended.
5.11 Check-in
Unless stated otherwise, passengers on charter flights are notified to report at the airport check-in three hours before takeoff. Passengers on regular flights must report two hours prior to departure. It is the Purchaser’s responsibility to verify individual carriers’ boarding terms.
These check-in times may be different for passengers with special needs (see below). The Operator cannot be held liable for a passenger who is denied check-in due to late arrival.
In such cases the passenger will be considered as a "no-show" and will not be entitled to compensation. The seat made available may be assigned to another passenger.
Important notice: Handicapped persons, unaccompanied children (UM), and passengers carrying pets or oversized or excess baggage for the hold need to verify check-in times.
5.12 Air carrier
Pursuant to statutory order N° 2006-315 dated March 17 French law, 2006, the Purchaser is informed of the contractual carrier’s or carriers’ identities, therefore likely to operate the flights purchased. The agent will inform the client of the carrier which will actually operate the flights. In case of a change of carrier, the original contractual airline or the Operator will advise the Purchaser through any appropriate means, as soon as possible and at the latest upon check-in or boarding of a connecting flight.
Pursuant to article 9 of European law 2111/2005 of December 14 2005, the list of carriers prohibited in the European market can be verified on the link http://ec.europa.eu/transport/air-ban/list_fr.htm.
5.13 Schedules and types of planes
Schedules, types of planes and routings are given for information purposes only. Both the transporting carrier and the Operator reserve their rights to modify these data, even after they have been confirmed The Operator may also move passengers onto other flights within 24 hours.
5.14 Connecting flights
In compliance with International Conventions, flight connections are not guaranteed and the Purchaser is strongly advised to plan accordingly.
5.15 Confirmation of return flight
Passengers on charter flights must reconfirm their returning flights with the Operator’s representative no later than 72 hours before their return date. The Operator’s contact information is printed on the ticket.
Passengers on regular flights must contact the airline to reconfirm their flights no later than 72 hours before their return date.
5.16 Lost or stolen ticket
For a lost or stolen ticket, a complaint must be filed with the Police and the airline, and the passenger must purchase a new ticket. Any consequences resulting from a missing ticket are at the passenger’s expense. However, with a documented claim and evidence such as the new used ticket and boarding pass, the airline may consider refunding.
5.17 Change of return flight on location
Charter flight passengers may contact the Operator’s representative to check if they may change their reservations, at their own charge.
Passengers booked on regular flights must contact the airline directly. They may be charged an additional fare.
Some tickets can only be changed if the class remains the same.
5.18 Open return
Passengers holding an open return with a regular airline fare are advised to book as early as possible since booking is subject to availability.
5.19 Airports
When there is more than one airport in the city/departure/arrival destinations, the aircraft may equally take-off from or land at whichever airport with no compensation owed to the Purchaser. For instance, in Paris, the aircraft may land at Orly or Roissy Charles de Gaulle, and the expenses incurred (shuttle, bus, taxi, parking) will be payable by the Purchaser.
5.20 Miscellaneous
A seat not used – whether on an outward or inward journey – is not refundable. The Operator cannot accept responsibility for delays beyond its control (heavy air traffic, strikes, attacks, technical difficulties or others). As per international regulations, transfer transportation is not guaranteed and there is no compensation due in the case of a missed flight connection. A direct or point-to point flight means that there is no change of aircraft (even if there is one or more stops en route). Should any unforeseeable event occur, the airline may decide, with all due precautions, to transport ticketed passengers by any means deemed necessary without being liable to the Purchaser. Consequently, the Purchaser is advised to plan accordingly.