Paying for your holiday

Posted on 18/09/2022 23:17 by Twos more then one

If you only pay a deposit then the price can be altered, if you pay in full then the contract is made  

 

Posted on 19/09/2022 07:44 by SteveL

My understanding is that it depends on the T&C’s of the original contract. Holidays are often sold as guarantee your price and they only require a deposit. Many years ago, even after paying the full amount several weeks before, we were charged a fuel surcharge on our ferry booking. It all depends on what’s written in that contract you refer to.

Posted on 19/09/2022 09:04 by Twos more then one

Companies and people etc can put what they want in T&C ,but statutory law takes precedent ,and if they put clause in those T&Cs that contradict statutory law, then those clauses are void, and not enforceable 

 

Posted on 19/09/2022 09:29 by SteveL

There is certainly nothing in law to stop the CAMC saying we are charging you £X for this holiday if you pay today.  However, a surcharge may be subsequently levied due to increased electricity cost. If a surcharge is levied you have the choice of paying or cancellation with a full refund. Those are normally the options offered by other providers as well in the case of unforeseen changes.

Posted on 19/09/2022 09:57 by Twos more then one

If you have have only paid a deposit correct.if you have paid the full amount ,and the seller has took the payment, the contract is made 

 

Posted on 19/09/2022 09:57 by Twos more then one

If you have have only paid a deposit correct.if you have paid the full amount ,and the seller has took the payment, the contract is made 

 You miss the point, companies can put what they want in their contracts, but if they break statutory law that are no enforceable.
Unfortunately most do not question them, as people believe because they are in the contract ,they are applicable ,and cannot be challenged.

 

Posted on 19/09/2022 10:06 by moulesy

Not sure that's quite correct is it? Might be slightly different for overseas (package) holidays but the wording is usually along the lines of "we reserve the right to increase prices for unforeseen reasons but if the increase exceeds x% you can cancel and get a full refund".

(Edit - cross posted with Steve who, I believe, is correct.)

Posted on 19/09/2022 13:43 by Twos more then one

My comments only apply to UK companies .If the company is of another country, then what your rights are will depend on that country, and obviously if you are a EU a member ,or not