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.
Terms and Conditions
During promotional period of 9:00am Mon 2 Sep - 11:59pm Mon 30 Sep 2024 (AEST), save $200 per person on 5384 Grand Japan, was $3,999, now $3,799.
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All bookings will be bound by the Terms and Conditions and Important Information of the selected deal. Payment is required in full, together with the redemption of the TripADeal offer at the time of booking. Offer will automatically be applied at the time of purchase.
Offer is not valid for use on associated travel services, concierge flight tickets, travel visas, or travel insurance. Offer can be used in conjunction with Qantas points, TripADeal Gift Certificates and Vouchers. You must be a Qantas Frequent Flyer member to earn and use points. The offer is non-refundable, non-redeemable for cash, and cannot be used with any other offer or promotion. Offer excludes credit card surcharges.
Qantas Tours reserves the right to extend or modify the promotion period or terms at any time and without notice.