Paying for your holiday
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Twos more then one replied on 18/09/2022 23:17
SteveL replied on 19/09/2022 07:44
Posted on 18/09/2022 23:17 by Twos more then oneIf 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
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.
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Twos more then one replied on 19/09/2022 09:04
Posted on 19/09/2022 07:44 by SteveLMy 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.
SteveL replied on 19/09/2022 09:29
Posted on 19/09/2022 09:04 by Twos more then oneCompanies 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
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.
Twos more then one replied on 19/09/2022 09:57
Posted on 19/09/2022 09:29 by SteveLThere 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
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.
moulesy replied on 19/09/2022 10:06
Posted on 19/09/2022 09:57 by Twos more then oneIf 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 10:06
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.)
DSB replied on 19/09/2022 10:08
Posted on 19/09/2022 09:57 by Twos more then oneIf 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.
Twos more then one replied on 19/09/2022 13:43
Posted on 19/09/2022 10:06 by moulesyNot 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.)
moulesy replied on 20/09/2022 12:35
Posted on 19/09/2022 13:43 by Twos more then oneMy 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
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