Tour Operator War Time Cancellation Policies
(Updated March 19, 2003)
Pleasant Holidays
Pleasant Holidays announced a new travel cancellation policy to ease travel concerns in the event of war with Iraq. Customers who have purchased the Pleasant Protection Plan (PPP) with their travel packages will still receive the full benefits of the plan as outlined in the contract. For customers who do not purchase the PPP and cancel their vacation up to four days prior to departure, the operator will issue a credit for future travel equal to the cost of the package, less any air carrier cancellation or change fees, penalties and non-recoverable vendor costs. The credit must be used by Dec. 15. Customers who cancel and turn down the travel credit will be refunded, subject to the normal cancellation penalties. Cancellation and change fees will be waived for flights booked on American Trans Air (ATA). For other carriers, Pleasant will abide by the airlines' published cancellation policies. For more information, visit Pleasant Holiday's website at
http://www.pleasantholidays.com
Far&Wide
Luxury tour operator Far&Wide offers their 'Safe&Sound' insurance policy allowing travelers to postpone travel plans for any reason up to the day of scheduled travel and receive a full travel credit towards any future trip. Cost of the plan ranges from $99 to $299 per person. For more information, visit Far&Wide's website at
http://www.farandwide.com/safeandsound/index.html
Island Destinations
Island Destinations with upscale resorts in Barbados, St. Barts, St. Thomas and Turks and Caicos, now offers a 'Peace of Mind' cancellation protection plan. Travelers can cancel or change their travel plans for any reason at any time prior to scheduled flight departure without penalty. The plan starts at $39 per person for both land and air arrangements. For more information, visit Island Destination's website at
http://www.islanddestinations.com.
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