terms & conditions
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Prestige Travel Designs is a privately owned travel consultancy, and an independent affiliate of Smartflyer Australia Pty Ltd (“Smartflyer”). Smartflyer is a member of AFTA, IATA, CLIA, and an ATAS accredited Travel Agent Company.
References in these Terms and Conditions to Prestige Travel Designs include references to any related body corporate, director, employee or agent of Prestige Travel Designs and also to Smartflyer where applicable.
A reference to a supplier in these Terms and Conditions is a reference to a third party supplying travel services to you such as air travel, car hire, accommodation, insurance, rail travel, or any other service or product related to your travel.
These Terms and Conditions govern your arrangements with Prestige Travel Designs and apply to all bookings made on your behalf.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
We accept Direct Deposits and Credit Cards. In some circumstances your credit card may be charged directly by a supplier such as an airline or hotel. In such circumstances you, by advising your Credit Card details, authorise us to pass your details to the relevant supplier. Direct Deposits can take some time to clear into our account so please ensure that you send any funds at least 3 days before any payment due date(s) to avoid cancellations and associated fees. Payment by Credit Card will incur a 1.8% merchant fee. (Visa/Amex/Mastercard accepted).
PRICES
All prices are subject to availability and can be withdrawn or varied without notice. Changes in price can occur due to currency fluctuations, fuel surcharges, taxes and other provider increases that are outside of our control. Until full payment of your booking is received by us, any increases will be passed on to you. Every effort is made to ensure that pricing is correct at the time it is provided to you and updated at the time of payment if required.
FEES
Fees including planning fees, booking fees, change fees and cancellation fees are charged in accordance with Prestige Travel Designs' fee schedule and are non-refundable. These fees are independent of any such fees which may be charged by a supplier. By instructing Prestige Travel Designs to make any bookings on your behalf, you agree to pay those fees.
Service Fees cover and are not limited to the research and planning stage of your trip, document preparation, monitoring flights and transport providers up until travel, assisting with any changes, delays or cancellations as well as assisting where required with any other portions of the trip you may need.
Booking fees are payable upfront at the commencement of working together.
Privately Booked Sectors
Sectors under $1500 or non-commissionable bookings incur a booking fee of 15% unless otherwise advised.
Changes
$150 — per sector International flights | $75 — per sector Domestic flights + GST
Urgency Fee/Out of hours fee
$250 — for changes or bookings required within 48 hours
Cancellation Fees
Cancellations will incur a fee of $300 per passenger, per booking in addition to supplier and agency fees.
Bank Fees
1.8% merchant fees for Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Diners Club not accepted
{Pay with a Credit Card via BPAY - 0%}
Research Fees
$125 — per hour, on request
Concierge Fees
$50 — restaurant reservations (per booking)
$20 — ticket reservations (per person)
Other services - please enquire
COMMISSION
Prestige Travel Designs may from time to time receive or retain commission, rebates and/or incentives from suppliers related to reservations made on your behalf. Any such commissions are the property of Prestige Travel Designs.
CANCELLATIONS AND AMENDMENTS
Travel arrangements may be non-refundable and non-changeable. If you cancel a confirmed booking reservation you are likely to incur fees. Prestige Travel Designs charges cancellation and amendment fees in accordance with our fee schedule and in addition to any cancellation and/or amendment fees imposed by suppliers. It is your responsibility to check the amendment and cancellation fees of any supplier prior to entering into a transaction with them. Prestige Travel Designs will use its best endeavours to ensure you are provided with current information as to supplier fees; however, if you are unsure about where to find them or require further information, please ask for assistance.
REFUNDS
If you cancel your travel arrangements and a refund is due, the refund will be made available to you once monies have been received by Prestige Travel Designs from the supplier involved. Insofar as we are able, Prestige Travel Designs will advise you of the expected timeframe for your refund which can be up to 12 weeks.
SCHEDULE CHANGES
Every effort is made to bring schedule changes to your attention in a timely manner however we advise you to check your flight times 24 hours prior to departure for each flight as the airline(s) reserve the right to make schedule changes and amend their flight times as they deem necessary. You agree that Prestige Travel Designs is not responsible for, nor accepts any liability arising out of any schedule changes implemented by an airline which may impact you, your onward travel or arrangements consequent on your flights.
AGENCY
Prestige Travel Designs’ services are comprised of itinerary planning, and organising and coordinating various arrangements for your travel via a direct contractual relationship between you and any supplier providing travel to you. Prestige Travel Designs is not the agent of any supplier and does not guarantee the performance of services offered by any supplier or accept liability for any event where you suffer a loss, or are injured as a result of any acts or failings of any supplier. In these events, you agree that your remedy lies against the supplier and not Prestige Travel Designs or Smartflyer Australia.
FORCE MAJEURE
Prestige Travel Designs and Smartflyer Australia accept no liability for any loss or damage incurred by you as a consequence of Prestige Travel Designs, Smartflyer Australia or any supplier being unable to perform its obligations to you due to unusual and/or unforeseeable circumstances (a “force majeure event”).
NO WARRANTY
In the performance of its services, Prestige Travel Designs gives no warranty and makes no representation as to the suitability or adequacy of any supplier's services or products. You agree that if the supplier's services or products are not supplied in accordance with your expectations that your remedy lies with the supplier and not with Prestige Travel Designs or Smartflyer Australia.
ACCURACY OF INFORMATION
Prestige Travel Designs has taken reasonable care that all information provided to you in the course of providing services to you is correct and provides such information in good faith. You acknowledge that such information may be subject to amendment at any time without notice and that Prestige Travel Designs cannot and has not checked the accuracy of all information provided by any supplier. Prestige Travel Designs is not responsible for and does not accept any liability arising out of any errors, omissions or misleading information provided by a supplier and you should make your own evaluation of the accuracy, completeness and legitimacy of any information, opinion, advice or other content provided by Prestige Travel Designs.
PASSPORTS AND VISAS
All travellers must have a valid passport with at least 6 months validity beyond the length of intended stay. Some countries require a longer period of validity remaining on your passport. It is your responsibility prior to confirming your travel arrangements to ensure that your passport meets the specific entry conditions of the country and/or countries you are visiting including those that you must pass through in order to reach your destination(s).
Some countries may also require you to obtain an entry visa or permit. It is your responsibility to obtain the necessary visa(s) and/or permits. We recommend that you check the entry requirements with the relevant Embassy, High Commission or Consulate of the countries you intend to visit including those you must pass through in order to reach your destination(s).
If you are traveling to the United States of America, you are required to register under the Visa Waiver program in advance of your departure. See https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta to apply and seek more information as desired.
Please ensure you leave sufficient time to obtain any visas / visa waivers. We recommend you review visa requirements at least 3 months prior to travel if possible.
Permanent Australian Residents travelling on a foreign passport must hold a valid Resident Return Visa to re-enter Australia. It is your responsibility to ensure you have the necessary documentation and visa to return to Australia.
At the time of confirming your travel arrangements with Prestige Travel Designs, you must supply a copy of the passport particulars page for all members of the party traveling on your booking.
The name on any airline tickets must match the name on your passport, including middle names. It is your responsibility to confirm accuracy prior to ticketing. Any cancellation/amendment fees incurred as a result of incorrect names may be passed onto you.
AIRPORT CHECK IN TIMES
We recommend:
All passengers on domestic flights must present ID at check-in i.e. drivers licence or passport.
BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE
Airlines offer different baggage allowances subject to your travel plans, frequent flyer status and your class of travel. Please check the relevant airlines website or your e-ticket prior to your travel as these allowances vary. Some fares do not include checked luggage, and it is your responsibility to make sure you have adequate baggage allowance for your entire journey. If you are unsure, please ask Prestige Travel Designs and we will provide assistance.
FREQUENT FLYERS & SPECIAL REQUESTS
Please advise us of any Frequent Flyer numbers and special requests at the time of making your booking. It is advisable that you retain all boarding passes until your Frequent Flyer points have appeared on your statement. Requests cannot be guaranteed.
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS
Please check and review all of the information contained in your documents including but not limited to; your name, names of those in your travelling party and/or dependents travelling with you, your travel dates and times and any other particulars relating to your travel arrangements. If you are the lead passenger, please ensure the members of your travelling party are given access to the documentation that that they also check all particulars relating to their travel arrangements in a timely manner.
TRAVEL INSURANCE
Prestige Travel Designs strongly recommends that you take out a full coverage travel insurance policy at the time you make your booking and at the time monies are exchanged. Prestige Travel Designs can assist you with insurance quotes, however it is your responsibility to ensure you have adequate cover for yourself and any dependents accompanying you and to adjust to the level of cover as you deem necessary. It is also your responsibility to read and fully understand the Product Disclosure Statement of your insurer prior to entering into any contract of insurance with them. Should you opt to decline travel insurance you may be required to sign a disclaimer.
HEALTH AND VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS
Some countries require vaccinations against specific diseases, infections and illnesses prior to granting entry to their country. General health advice for the destinations you are visiting can be obtained from the Foreign Affairs and Trade Website: smarttraveller.gov.au. We recommend that you consult with your professional medical advisor, travel clinic or doctor at the beginning of planning your travel arrangements to ensure you have sufficient time to obtain vaccinations in an effective way.
EMERGENCY DISCLOSURE APPROVAL
Should a natural disaster take place or any other form of emergency arise in a country where you may be visiting at that time, you approve Prestige Travel Designs to disclose your contact information, next of kin and itinerary details to the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
GOVERNING LAWS
This agreement is governed by the laws in force in New South Wales. You irrevocably submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of New South Wales and Courts of Appeal from them and/or any relevant tribunals for determining any dispute concerning this agreement. We may legally assign any of our rights and obligations under this agreement at any time by giving you notice.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Instruction of Prestige Travel Designs and the payment of any funds to Prestige Travel Designs pursuant to invoicing or otherwise comprises an acknowledgement and acceptance of these Terms and Conditions unless advised otherwise by you.
Prestige Travel Designs is a privately owned travel consultancy, and an independent affiliate of Smartflyer Australia Pty Ltd (“Smartflyer”). Smartflyer is a member of AFTA, IATA, CLIA, and an ATAS accredited Travel Agent Company.
References in these Terms and Conditions to Prestige Travel Designs include references to any related body corporate, director, employee or agent of Prestige Travel Designs and also to Smartflyer where applicable.
A reference to a supplier in these Terms and Conditions is a reference to a third party supplying travel services to you such as air travel, car hire, accommodation, insurance, rail travel, or any other service or product related to your travel.
These Terms and Conditions govern your arrangements with Prestige Travel Designs and apply to all bookings made on your behalf.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
We accept Direct Deposits and Credit Cards. In some circumstances your credit card may be charged directly by a supplier such as an airline or hotel. In such circumstances you, by advising your Credit Card details, authorise us to pass your details to the relevant supplier. Direct Deposits can take some time to clear into our account so please ensure that you send any funds at least 3 days before any payment due date(s) to avoid cancellations and associated fees. Payment by Credit Card will incur a 1.8% merchant fee. (Visa/Amex/Mastercard accepted).
PRICES
All prices are subject to availability and can be withdrawn or varied without notice. Changes in price can occur due to currency fluctuations, fuel surcharges, taxes and other provider increases that are outside of our control. Until full payment of your booking is received by us, any increases will be passed on to you. Every effort is made to ensure that pricing is correct at the time it is provided to you and updated at the time of payment if required.
FEES
Fees including planning fees, booking fees, change fees and cancellation fees are charged in accordance with Prestige Travel Designs' fee schedule and are non-refundable. These fees are independent of any such fees which may be charged by a supplier. By instructing Prestige Travel Designs to make any bookings on your behalf, you agree to pay those fees.
Service Fees cover and are not limited to the research and planning stage of your trip, document preparation, monitoring flights and transport providers up until travel, assisting with any changes, delays or cancellations as well as assisting where required with any other portions of the trip you may need.
- Domestic Hotel - $20 per room booked (per room - not per night or per person)
- Domestic Flights and or Package - $50 per person
- South Pacific and New Zealand – $100 per person
- International Economy – $150 per person
- International Premium Economy – $200 per person
- International Business and First Class – $250 per person
- Visa lodgement services - Visa Lodgement $150 per Visa, ESTA & Visa Waiver application $50 per application
- Bank Fees 1.8% merchant fees for Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Diners Club not accepted
Booking fees are payable upfront at the commencement of working together.
Privately Booked Sectors
Sectors under $1500 or non-commissionable bookings incur a booking fee of 15% unless otherwise advised.
Changes
$150 — per sector International flights | $75 — per sector Domestic flights + GST
Urgency Fee/Out of hours fee
$250 — for changes or bookings required within 48 hours
Cancellation Fees
Cancellations will incur a fee of $300 per passenger, per booking in addition to supplier and agency fees.
Bank Fees
1.8% merchant fees for Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Diners Club not accepted
{Pay with a Credit Card via BPAY - 0%}
Research Fees
$125 — per hour, on request
Concierge Fees
$50 — restaurant reservations (per booking)
$20 — ticket reservations (per person)
Other services - please enquire
COMMISSION
Prestige Travel Designs may from time to time receive or retain commission, rebates and/or incentives from suppliers related to reservations made on your behalf. Any such commissions are the property of Prestige Travel Designs.
CANCELLATIONS AND AMENDMENTS
Travel arrangements may be non-refundable and non-changeable. If you cancel a confirmed booking reservation you are likely to incur fees. Prestige Travel Designs charges cancellation and amendment fees in accordance with our fee schedule and in addition to any cancellation and/or amendment fees imposed by suppliers. It is your responsibility to check the amendment and cancellation fees of any supplier prior to entering into a transaction with them. Prestige Travel Designs will use its best endeavours to ensure you are provided with current information as to supplier fees; however, if you are unsure about where to find them or require further information, please ask for assistance.
REFUNDS
If you cancel your travel arrangements and a refund is due, the refund will be made available to you once monies have been received by Prestige Travel Designs from the supplier involved. Insofar as we are able, Prestige Travel Designs will advise you of the expected timeframe for your refund which can be up to 12 weeks.
SCHEDULE CHANGES
Every effort is made to bring schedule changes to your attention in a timely manner however we advise you to check your flight times 24 hours prior to departure for each flight as the airline(s) reserve the right to make schedule changes and amend their flight times as they deem necessary. You agree that Prestige Travel Designs is not responsible for, nor accepts any liability arising out of any schedule changes implemented by an airline which may impact you, your onward travel or arrangements consequent on your flights.
AGENCY
Prestige Travel Designs’ services are comprised of itinerary planning, and organising and coordinating various arrangements for your travel via a direct contractual relationship between you and any supplier providing travel to you. Prestige Travel Designs is not the agent of any supplier and does not guarantee the performance of services offered by any supplier or accept liability for any event where you suffer a loss, or are injured as a result of any acts or failings of any supplier. In these events, you agree that your remedy lies against the supplier and not Prestige Travel Designs or Smartflyer Australia.
FORCE MAJEURE
Prestige Travel Designs and Smartflyer Australia accept no liability for any loss or damage incurred by you as a consequence of Prestige Travel Designs, Smartflyer Australia or any supplier being unable to perform its obligations to you due to unusual and/or unforeseeable circumstances (a “force majeure event”).
NO WARRANTY
In the performance of its services, Prestige Travel Designs gives no warranty and makes no representation as to the suitability or adequacy of any supplier's services or products. You agree that if the supplier's services or products are not supplied in accordance with your expectations that your remedy lies with the supplier and not with Prestige Travel Designs or Smartflyer Australia.
ACCURACY OF INFORMATION
Prestige Travel Designs has taken reasonable care that all information provided to you in the course of providing services to you is correct and provides such information in good faith. You acknowledge that such information may be subject to amendment at any time without notice and that Prestige Travel Designs cannot and has not checked the accuracy of all information provided by any supplier. Prestige Travel Designs is not responsible for and does not accept any liability arising out of any errors, omissions or misleading information provided by a supplier and you should make your own evaluation of the accuracy, completeness and legitimacy of any information, opinion, advice or other content provided by Prestige Travel Designs.
PASSPORTS AND VISAS
All travellers must have a valid passport with at least 6 months validity beyond the length of intended stay. Some countries require a longer period of validity remaining on your passport. It is your responsibility prior to confirming your travel arrangements to ensure that your passport meets the specific entry conditions of the country and/or countries you are visiting including those that you must pass through in order to reach your destination(s).
Some countries may also require you to obtain an entry visa or permit. It is your responsibility to obtain the necessary visa(s) and/or permits. We recommend that you check the entry requirements with the relevant Embassy, High Commission or Consulate of the countries you intend to visit including those you must pass through in order to reach your destination(s).
If you are traveling to the United States of America, you are required to register under the Visa Waiver program in advance of your departure. See https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta to apply and seek more information as desired.
Please ensure you leave sufficient time to obtain any visas / visa waivers. We recommend you review visa requirements at least 3 months prior to travel if possible.
Permanent Australian Residents travelling on a foreign passport must hold a valid Resident Return Visa to re-enter Australia. It is your responsibility to ensure you have the necessary documentation and visa to return to Australia.
At the time of confirming your travel arrangements with Prestige Travel Designs, you must supply a copy of the passport particulars page for all members of the party traveling on your booking.
The name on any airline tickets must match the name on your passport, including middle names. It is your responsibility to confirm accuracy prior to ticketing. Any cancellation/amendment fees incurred as a result of incorrect names may be passed onto you.
AIRPORT CHECK IN TIMES
We recommend:
- 3 hours prior to departure for international flights.
- 90 minutes prior to departure for Australian Domestic and other small domestic airlines worldwide.
All passengers on domestic flights must present ID at check-in i.e. drivers licence or passport.
BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE
Airlines offer different baggage allowances subject to your travel plans, frequent flyer status and your class of travel. Please check the relevant airlines website or your e-ticket prior to your travel as these allowances vary. Some fares do not include checked luggage, and it is your responsibility to make sure you have adequate baggage allowance for your entire journey. If you are unsure, please ask Prestige Travel Designs and we will provide assistance.
FREQUENT FLYERS & SPECIAL REQUESTS
Please advise us of any Frequent Flyer numbers and special requests at the time of making your booking. It is advisable that you retain all boarding passes until your Frequent Flyer points have appeared on your statement. Requests cannot be guaranteed.
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS
Please check and review all of the information contained in your documents including but not limited to; your name, names of those in your travelling party and/or dependents travelling with you, your travel dates and times and any other particulars relating to your travel arrangements. If you are the lead passenger, please ensure the members of your travelling party are given access to the documentation that that they also check all particulars relating to their travel arrangements in a timely manner.
TRAVEL INSURANCE
Prestige Travel Designs strongly recommends that you take out a full coverage travel insurance policy at the time you make your booking and at the time monies are exchanged. Prestige Travel Designs can assist you with insurance quotes, however it is your responsibility to ensure you have adequate cover for yourself and any dependents accompanying you and to adjust to the level of cover as you deem necessary. It is also your responsibility to read and fully understand the Product Disclosure Statement of your insurer prior to entering into any contract of insurance with them. Should you opt to decline travel insurance you may be required to sign a disclaimer.
HEALTH AND VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS
Some countries require vaccinations against specific diseases, infections and illnesses prior to granting entry to their country. General health advice for the destinations you are visiting can be obtained from the Foreign Affairs and Trade Website: smarttraveller.gov.au. We recommend that you consult with your professional medical advisor, travel clinic or doctor at the beginning of planning your travel arrangements to ensure you have sufficient time to obtain vaccinations in an effective way.
EMERGENCY DISCLOSURE APPROVAL
Should a natural disaster take place or any other form of emergency arise in a country where you may be visiting at that time, you approve Prestige Travel Designs to disclose your contact information, next of kin and itinerary details to the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
GOVERNING LAWS
This agreement is governed by the laws in force in New South Wales. You irrevocably submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of New South Wales and Courts of Appeal from them and/or any relevant tribunals for determining any dispute concerning this agreement. We may legally assign any of our rights and obligations under this agreement at any time by giving you notice.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Instruction of Prestige Travel Designs and the payment of any funds to Prestige Travel Designs pursuant to invoicing or otherwise comprises an acknowledgement and acceptance of these Terms and Conditions unless advised otherwise by you.