Frequently Asked Questions - Terms & Conditions   Aus Flights have tried to answer any questions that we think you may have, here in our FAQ's section. If the answer to your question is not here, please call us on 1300 117 934. When you become a member of Getaway Escapes or Ausflights, you will receive not only discounts off a large range of resorts but also you are able to choose from our products, such as our Platinum Card, Flight Vouchers, and Accommodation Voucher.  The choice is yours.  You can either access your accommodation discounts online over the 2 year period or you can ring us for help.     Travel Compensation Fund Getaway Escapes is a fully licensed Travel Agent, and has been a fully paid participant of the Travel Compensation Fund since September March 2006.  How do I make a booking? You need to complete your booking form that you will receive in your pack and either fax or send this into us.  Aus Flights needs to receive your signed booking form before they will start the process of preparing your quote. Will I be charged a fee if I amend or cancel my reservation?   The cancellation or amendment fee (if applicable) will depend on the accommodation provider's policy. If you have booked flights with your booking then it is unlikely that you will be able to change or cancel your reservation but please call us to discuss.   I have brought 1 return flight with 4 nights accommodation but I want to fly with my husband.  How do I do this?   As a wholesaler with the airlines, we can get you a great flight for any person who wants to fly with you so don't worry about that.  Who does Aus Flights book through and how do I know my booking will be completed? Aus Flights use a licensed Travel Agent called Getaway Escapes.  All travel agents in Australia belong to the "Travel Compensation Fund".   The fund fulfils a number of essential functions that underpin financial stability and consumer security in the Australian travel industry sector.  This fund is to safe guard consumers who pay money to travel agents for travel services and they ensure that the consumer receives the appropriate service.  Getaway Escapes is a member of this fund.     Can I give my flight pack away as a gift? Yes of course you can. Aus Flights can even send the pack to your friends as a gift from you, however Aus Flights will not take any responsibility for the full terms and conditions not being passed on in full by the original purchaser. There can be no refunds granted for packs that have been gifted to friends and family.   I live in New Zealand and have a flight voucher, can I use it? Yes all of our New Zealand members can book at any Mantra's, Oak's, Breakfree or Peppers or may choose to travel overseas and use their accommoditon.   Can I use my flights and accommodation vouchers at different times? Yes you can. All you need to do is book and pay for the accommodation at the same time as booking the flights.   Can I fly into one city and out of another?   Sometimes you can so ensure you note it on your booking form.   Do you have an ABN number?   Yes we do.  Its 24459404852 which is B Day and S Durant trading as Getaway Escapes / Ausflights.    Are there restrictions on the use of the travel voucher? There are no black out periods. If you want to book a peak period, please ensure you book as far as possible in advance as everything is subject to availability.   Can I split my 7 nights up? You can split your nights up into a 4 night stay and a 3 night stay. They just need to be booked at the same time.    Can I split my 4 nights up? Normally no you can't but have a chat with the travel agent and they will do their best.    What if I can’t use my vouchers in the next 24 months? You can give them to Family and Friends as they are transferable.   Can we stay more that the 4 or 7 nights? Yes you can and we can offer you a great deal the rest of the time you stay.    Can I stay at a hotel that isn't on the website? The list of hotels change all the time and we can't advertise them all.  If the one that you want isn't on the website, note it in your booking form and we will do our best.    How far ahead can our members book? Typically you can book your flights and accommodation 12 months out from start date.   What happens if the airport I want to fly to isn't on the list anymore? Just send your booking form in and a Travel Agent will call you to discuss this with in.  In most cases we can fly you where you want to go!   What happens if the airline changes my flight? This does happen from time to time and we have no control over the airlines.  If this happens to you, please contact us and we will try and work with you to find a solution.  If you wish to change your flights yourself - you need to contact the airlines and make the changes as they will not accept changes from us once the booking has been confirmed as the booking is in your name.   Can I request specific accommodation when I want to book my holiday? Priority will be given to your first preference and thereafter your 2nd, 3rd and 4th options in order. We suggest that you book and confirm as early as possible to ensure availability at your first choice.   Can you make arrangements for children to travel with a voucher holder?   Yes, our travel agents will advise you of the best possible fares on your travel dates. You can nominate the number of bedrooms you require for your family on the booking form.   Can we stay at our selected resort for the minimum period and then stay with friends or make a visit to another city at our own expense? Yes, as long as you notify us at the time of booking and the minimum number of nights accommodation requirements are met.   Are airport tax’s included in the price?   As you know, airport taxes are a Government charge that is added on to all flights whether you book them or we do. Where ever possible the taxes will be included in your total amount. Can I pick the airlines that we fly with? Aus Flights fly with all major airlines. You can note your preference on your booking form at the time of sending it to us. Can I use 2 flight packs at $199 each and only take 7 nights accommodation? Each $199 flight pack comes with 7 night’s accommodation. If you were to use 2 flight packs, you would need to use 14 nights of accommodation. Will my Credit Card details be secure? Aus Flights protects your personal and credit card details with the latest Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption technology. SSL encrypts information to prevent it being read during transmission over the Internet. Aus Flights does not keep any details of your credit card on file. What will happen to my booking if I don't check-in at the accommodation I have selected? Most accommodation providers have strict check-in and cancellation policies. If you fail to meet those conditions and have not cancelled your booking within the specified time, you may still be charged for your stay. What if I am not happy with the pack that I have purchased, what can I do? Aus Flights prides itself on ensuring the customer is informed of all terms and conditions at the time of the sale and that’s why we record all of our sales and have a strict membership confirmation policy that is enforced. Aus Flights welcomes calls from customers when they are unsure of the pack they have purchased or have challenges with booking online. Please call us on our customer service line 1300 117 934 one of our customer services consultants will be able to help you. Personal Information Aus Flights collects information from varies sources; we purchase information from our business partners, from trade shows, telephone directories, referrals, advertising, mailing lists and many other ways. When you first purchase one of our packs, you name and address is entered into our system where it is keep during the term of your membership. We may also collect other information regarding your occupations, family; holiday preferences etc so that we may send you a newsletter or email once a month and tailor it to suit you and your family. Management of personal information All of our databases are protected by firewalls and passwords. Only authorized employees of Aus Flights can access this information. You have a right at any stage to see your information that Aus Flights has and you can do this by writing to us. Refund Policy (Including Bartercard sales) Aus Flights offer a 10 day cooling off period Australia wide in accordance to the Consumer Act 2011. Aus Flights take great care in selecting the best employees and providing full training for our Holiday Consultants to ensure they promote our products and services correctly and allow you to make your own decisions. Aus Flights makes every effort to ensure the information on our website and in any marketing that we may do is correct and honest. We and our partners do however reserve the right to alter or change them at any time without notification. Where our product is wrongly described or faulty, you may apply for a refund. Aus Flights is not obliged to give refunds for a change of mind after the 10 day cooling off period.  There may be a $50 administration fee should a refund be granted for any reason other than those listed above.   Our refund procedure after the cooling off period is as follows: A refund request is received by Aus Flights on 1300 117 934 or info@ausflights.com.au Customer is contacted by customer services and reason refund requested is discussed The recording of the sale is listened to by management and a quality form is complete. Customer is contacted by customer service with the result of recording and customer can listen to the recording of the sale If the refund is denied then a range of products is offered if customer feels that they have been sold the wrong pack or a solution is reached If the recording is incorrect and we have not done our job correctly then , the refund is processed once the pack is received back within 6 weeks and customer advised. Do not Call Policy At Aus Flights, we don’t wish to call individuals that are not interested in receiving our information or having a great affordable holiday. Our customers often give us referrals once they are purchased from us as they would like their friends and family to also have the opportunity of a affordable holiday. If you wish to be placed on Aus Flights “Do not call” internal listing, please let us know and you will not be contacted by us again. Aus Flights has complied with the DNC legislation and with the direct marketing industry standard in its current and former ADMA specific forms prior to that. Existing Members have an existing relationship and are exempt from the legislation for 12 months or for a short period after using a specific voucher/offer. We also have included into our correspondence of our packs that you will contacted for customer service purposes to assist you. Our consultants have been trained in the relevant aspects of legislation and standards in our industry. Breaches of these laws or standards, or of the ethical standards of the company is grounds for summary dismissal. What do I do if my question has still not been answered by the above questions and answers? If your question is still not answered please send us an email or phone us with your query and we will respond to you as soon as possible.       TERMS & CONDITIONS   *Please note:  On the printed terms & conditions, there has been a error in Clause 4.  It should read as below & not that you are only able to fly in low season.      (1) Return vouchers are valid for travel within 24 months from the date of issue.   (2) Staying at the nominated Resort or Hotel accommodation for the specific period (minimum 7 nights or 4 nights for the $99 voucher) at the normal rack rate and paying for any miscellaneous charges, fees and taxes.  The 7 nights can be broken into a 3 night stay and a 4 night stay.    (3) If for any reason one of the nominated Resorts/Hotels are unavailable after a confirmation of bookings, a Resort or Hotel of similar or higher standard will be provided.    (4) The recipient(s) must abide by the standard conditions of the nominated Airline and Resort/Hotel and utilize the Air Travel with 45 days notice.  If recepient(s) are flying at peak time then advanced time is recommended.   (5) Travel under this program is subject to availability, limited over School and Public Holidays and Special or Sports Events periods where surcharges or seasonally adjusted tariffs will apply. Block out periods may also apply.      (6) Payment for accommodation must be made by Direct Bank Deposit, Internet Bank Transfer, Money Order or Credit Card at the time of confirmation of reservation of Air Travel.   (7) All bookings must be arranged through Getaway Escapes Holidays and partners and the customer is obliged to abide by the nominated Resorts/Hotel booking conditions.   (8) Nominated Resorts/Hotels or Getaway Escapes Holidays will not be responsible for any negligence, misrepresentation or improper use of the Air Ticket vouchers by the customer.   (9) The Airline Ticket voucher can be assigned to any person(s) but cannot be sold for cash or otherwise bartered or traded.    (10) Airline Ticket vouchers may only be used by customers on a twin share basis in conjunction with the nominated Hotel/Resort.   (11) The Airline Ticket voucher is not valid in conjunction, or combinable with any existing, advertised or promoted Resort/Hotel offer.    (12) Any claims or amendments following confirmation bookings will incur a $75.00 per person amendment charge, plus any Airline or Accommodation fees or charges that may apply.   (13) No cancellation will be accepted after accommodation or air travel is confirmed; not withstanding this condition, arrangements may be able to be transferred. Any such consideration will be made only if within the policies and terms of, and at the total discretion of the Airline, Accommodation House or Getaway Escapes.   (14) Aus Flights offer a 10 day cooling off period Australia wide in accordance to the Consumer Act 2011. Aus Flights take great care in selecting the best employees and providing full training for our Holiday Consultants to ensure they promote our products and services correctly and allow you to make your own decisions. Aus Flights makes every effort to ensure the information on our website and in any marketing that we may do is correct and honest. We and our partners do however reserve the right to alter or change them at any time without notification. All of our sales calls are recorded so to ensure all terms and conditions are covered at time of purchased.  Where our product is wrongly described or faulty, you may apply for a refund. Aus Flights is not obliged to give refunds for a change of mind after the 10 day cooling off period.  There may be a $50 administration fee should a refund be granted for any reason other than those listed above.     (15) Airport transfers, travel insurance (recommended), Airline taxes, courier, booking fee ( if pack needs to be couriered within 7 days of flying) may not being included and may be payable at time of booking.   (16) All accommodation charges as shown or quoted are inclusive of the Government presently established Goods & Services Tax (GST) at 10%. Getaway Escapes Holidays and its partners reserve the right to add any additional percentages or taxes if the Australian Government decrees so at any time.   (17) A luggage fee will be charged at the time of booking in accordance to each airline luggage policy.