020 8178 8166
info@ijtraveltours.com
Office 749, 85 Dunstall Hill, Wolverhampton, WV6 0SR, UK

Refund & Cancellation Policy

1. Our Role as an Agent

IJ Travel Tours acts as an Appointed Agent for Brightsun Travel (UK) Limited (ATOL 3853). When you book travel services through us, your contract is with the principal service provider (e.g., the airline or tour operator). Therefore, all refunds and cancellations are governed by the specific terms and conditions of that provider.

Important: We act as an intermediary only. We cannot override airline or provider policies. Any refund amount is determined solely by the airline's fare rules and the provider's cancellation policy.

2. Cancellation Requests

All cancellation requests must be made in writing by emailing info@ijtraveltours.com or calling our support team at 020 8178 8166.

⚠️ CRITICAL NOTICE: Cancellations are only effective from the date and time we receive your written notification. Verbal cancellations over the phone are not accepted without written confirmation.

Cancellation Fees (General Guidelines):

Time Before Departure Cancellation Fee Refund Amount
More than 56 daysLoss of deposit (£50 per person)Full payment minus deposit
55 - 30 days50% of total booking cost50% of total booking cost
29 - 15 days75% of total booking cost25% of total booking cost
14 days or less100% of total booking costNo refund
No show100% of total booking costNo refund

Note: These are general guidelines. Individual airlines and providers may have different policies, especially for budget airlines, sale fares, and promotional tickets which are often 100% non-refundable.

3. Refund Process & Timelines

01

Authorization

Obtain authorization from airline/provider - takes 2-12 weeks depending on provider

02

Processing

Approved refunds take 10-14 business days to process

03

Credit

Credit back to your original payment method

Administrative Fees

Standard processing fee: £35 per passenger
Complex cases: £50 per passenger
Chargeback/dispute: £25 per transaction

4. Non-Refundable Items

Initial booking deposits (£50)
Credit card processing fees (2-3%)
Service fees
Travel insurance premiums
Visa processing fees
Seat selection fees
Baggage fees (after check-in)

5. Flight Changes & Modifications

Date Change

Subject to airline availability + change fees (£50-£300+) + fare difference

Destination Change

Subject to airline approval + change fees + fare difference

Name Correction

Minor spelling errors only (£50-£150) - Name changes NOT permitted

⚠️ IMPORTANT: Name changes are NOT permitted on most airlines. Name corrections (minor spelling errors) may be allowed with proof of passport.

6. ATOL Protection & Refunds

In the unlikely event of the financial failure of a travel provider, your funds are protected under the Brightsun Travel (UK) Limited ATOL (3853) license.

Full Refund

For forward bookings if company fails before departure

Repatriation

Return travel if you are abroad when failure occurs

Complete Holiday

Arrangements to complete your holiday if possible

You will receive an ATOL Certificate at the time of payment. Keep this document safe as it is required for any claim.

7. Hotel & Accommodation Cancellations

Flexible Rate: Free cancellation up to 24-72 hours before check-in
Semi-Flexible: Free cancellation up to 7-14 days before
Non-Refundable: 100% charge at booking, no refunds

8. Package Holiday Cancellations

  • 14-day cooling-off period: Cancel within 14 days of booking without penalty (except for services starting within 14 days)
  • Significant changes: If we make significant changes, you can cancel for full refund
  • Unavoidable circumstances: If travel is impossible due to FCO advice, natural disaster, etc., you may be entitled to refund

9. Special Circumstances

Death or Serious Illness

Supporting documentation required. Refunds at provider's discretion.

Travel Insurance Claims

Claim through your insurance. We provide documentation.

FCO Advice Against Travel

Airlines may offer vouchers or rebooking rather than refunds.

10. Contact for Refunds

For any questions regarding a refund or to initiate a cancellation, please contact:

IJ Travel Tours - Refunds Department
Office 749, 85 Dunstall Hill, Wolverhampton, WV6 0SR
Last Updated: March 2026

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