Know Your Refund Rights When Planning A Holiday
Planning a holiday during a pandemic is no small task, you have your eye on that slice of relaxation, but there are many things up in the air! Horror stories are a plenty, of those that booked and got caught out, which creates additional stress and worry. The best way to ensure you do not burn a hole in your pocket when booking your next holiday is by checking the fine print before signing on the dotted line.
These are our top three tips to avoid any refund turbulence if things don’t go according to plan:
Thoroughly read the terms and conditions
Make sure you look at each carrier’s refund policy before you secure tickets to understand what will happen in the event your flight gets cancelled. Some will give you your money back and others are terribly slow to return it, if at all! Make sure you read the T&Cs and double check if you will receive a full, partial, or credit note refund. It is also a good idea to confirm what will happen if you cancel the booking opposed to if they cancel it.
Speak directly to the provider
When you are securing overseas accommodation, it can be difficult to understand the hotel’s refund policy. A great way to ensure you will not be left empty handed, is to book directly with the provider and try to avoid third party agents. Most third parties will not refund you until they have been able to negotiate refunds with either the hotel or airline, so dealing direct may give you greater control to negotiate the outcome you want, in a more timely manner. Keep in mind when booking a room with Stayz or Airbnb, that every homeowner will have their own cancellation protocol. Ensure you are prepared to ask them directly what would happen if you cancelled or if you can’t visit the location.
Secure a safe and reliable car park
Planning how you will get to the airport, for a smooth take off is better tackled sooner rather than later! Luckily, our Space Shuttle Airport Car Park has the cheapest parking rates in Sydney and a full refund policy with no cancellation fees if your plans change, for any reason. Simply drop your car off, take your keys with you and be dropped off and picked up right at the terminal, by our free on-demand Shuttle Bus! If your car needs some extra love, then you can also pre-book a car wash with us and for our electric vehicle customers, we have EV Charging Stations on site to power up your vehicle ready for your pickup.
Don’t get caught out, book a car spot now with confidence on our website.