TripADeal Complaints Policy & Procedure
For further information regarding TripADeal’s Responsibility, Limitations of Liability please click to see our General Terms of Use as well as our Refund Policy.
The objective of the policy
This policy ensures all complaints are handled fairly, efficiently and effectively.
It enables quick responses to customers and helps provide information that can be used to make improvements to products, services, processes and complaint handling in the future. This policy provides guidance to customers wishing to make a formal complaint.
How to make a complaint
All complaints need to be made via the Online Feedback Form – a step-by-step process where the details of the issue are recorded. The form can be accessed via the link above, the website by logging in through the ‘My Deals’ section using customer login details or the support page.
By completing the form, TripADeal can assess and seek an appropriate resolution to the issue.
Complaints must be received within 30 days from the return of travel, or from the date the incident occurred. Complaints submitted outside of this timeframe will not be accepted.
Complaints made through any other channel will not be accepted.
What is required to complete the Online Feedback Form
- Detailed information: Please provide detailed, specific information regarding the incident.
- Supporting documents: Please provide any supporting documentation/attachments which will help resolve the issue.
- Resolution: Please provide details regarding the resolution you are seeking.
In completing the form, you agree that all information provided is true and accurate to the best of your knowledge in regards to your personal experiences and/or any other related passengers in your travel party. All documentation and information relating to the issue must be lodged at the time of the complaints form submission.
Response timeframes and resolution
Please allow 21 days from the date of submission to receive a response regarding your complaint. This allows time to consult with external parties including businesses, government authorities, affiliated partners and/or any transportation/land/cruise operators. If further information is required, this will be requested from you within the 21 day period. Responses will be made within business hours
Compensation, confidentiality and privacy
Where compensation is required, a formal letter of offer will be provided. Confirmation and acceptance of the offer is required within 7 days. Acceptance is required in writing. In certain cases, you may be required to sign a settlement and release deed. If an offer is not accepted within the timeframe given, it may be withdrawn and void.
TripADeal in its discretion will decide where any financial compensation is given for an issue raised via the Online Feedback Form. TripADeal reserves the right to acknowledge and resolve the matter internally. Where cancellation, credit/refund or compensation is required, all offers remain final and confidential between parties. This will be done within the guidelines of our Cancellation and Refund Policy.
Where compensation is given in the form of a credit to be utilised on a future purchase, the validity period of the credit will be stipulated at the time and must be adhered too. All credits will be void beyond their validity period and cannot be redeemed.
All complaints lodged with us will comply with the TripADeal Privacy Policy.
Escalation of complaints process
If a resolution is not reached, the matter can be escalated to the Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA), for external review under their AFTA Travel Accreditation Scheme (ATAS).
As an ATAS travel agent TripADeal, has met strict standards and criteria in order to become nationally accredited. We are required to conduct business in compliance with Australian Consumer Law and in accordance with the ATAS Charter and Code of Conduct. As part of the commitment to high industry standards and professionalism, all ATAS accredited agents are bound by the voluntary ATAS Code of Conduct. AFTA manages complaints in line with the Code and can assist where eligible complaints are alleged to have breached the code.
AFTA Contact details:
Phone: 02 9287 9900
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.atas.com.au
If a resolution is not reached and you remain unsatisfied with the proposed outcome, you can escalate your complaint to the Disputes Tribunal of New Zealand.
For further information or to lodge a claim, click here.
Complaints under investigation by a regulator or law enforcement agency
If your complaint is currently being investigated by a relevant federal, state or territory consumer protection regulator or law enforcement agency, TripADeal may cease to take further action in relation to your complaint pending finalisation of their investigation. We will assist any respective agency with their investigations.
You must be a Qantas Frequent Flyer member to earn points. A joining fee may apply. Membership and points are subject to the Qantas Frequent Flyer program terms and conditions.
To earn Qantas Points with Qantas Tours, Members will be required to provide a valid Frequent Flyer number and last name at checkout. Only the lead traveller, the primary contact for the booking, will earn 3 Qantas Points per AU$1 spent (including GST) on eligible holiday packages. Qantas Points will not be earned and cannot be redeemed on any amounts payable directly to the hotel. Conditions apply. Qantas Points will be credited to a member's account up to 8 weeks after tour completion. Qantas Points will not be earned on cancelled bookings.
In addition to the 3 Qantas Points per AU$1 spent, each Frequent Flyer member who enters their Qantas Frequent Flyer number into the booking will also earn Status Credits and Qantas Points on the flight component of the package. The amount you earn depends on your flights, the operating airline, fare class and member status. Find out how many Qantas Points you could earn on your next Qantas Tours flights with our online Points Calculator. Terms and conditions apply.
Points Plus Pay allows you to choose the number of Qantas Points you redeem above the minimum level of 4,000 and pay for the remainder of the booking value with an accepted payment method. TripADeal booking terms and conditions apply.
During the promotional period of 10:00am Thursday 2 January 2025 to 11:59pm Friday 31 January 2025 (AEDT), book a Qantas Tour and earn 20,000 bonus Qantas Points per order on deals listed on tours.qantas.com. There is no minimum spend required unless paying using Qantas Points or a combination of Points Plus Pay, where cash spend required is $999 excluding point redemptions. Offer excludes Non-Exclusive Hotel Packages and Experiences.
You must be a Qantas Frequent Flyer member to earn and use points. Qantas Frequent Flyer Membership is free and can be accessed via the Qantas website.
20,000 bonus Qantas Points will be issued to the member who has made the booking only, and is valid once per order. This is in addition to the standard 3 Qantas Points earned per $1 spent on the total booking value.
The Offer does not apply to associated travel services, concierge flight tickets, travel visas, or travel insurance. The offer is non-refundable, non-redeemable for cash, and cannot be used with any other offer/promotion. The offer can be used in conjunction with Gift Certificates however can not be used in conjunction with Promotional Vouchers. Offer excludes credit card surcharges.
All deals and associated base prices and travel dates are subject to availability, may be sold out, or can be withdrawn or varied without notice. All bookings will be bound by the Terms and Conditions and Important Information of your selected deal.
Payment is required in full, together with the redemption of the Qantas Tour. The offer must be used within the stated validity period.
To redeem this offer, contact the Qantas Tours Sales and Service centre or book online at tours.qantas.com. The bonus Qantas Points earnt will automatically be applied to the order at the time of purchase, no discount code is required. Qantas Points will be credited to a member's account up to 8 weeks after travel completion. Qantas Points will not be earned on cancelled bookings.
Terms and conditions are subject to change at any time and without notice.
