Transport Conditions
1. In general
When booking your flight(s), you should confirm that you have taken note of and agree with the transport conditions.
If a stipulation of the present conditions is contrary to an applicable international convention or to an act, a regulation or any other imperative rules, the stipulation will not be applicable.
The fact that one stipulation is not applicable will not have any influence on the other stipulations of the present transport conditions.
The translation from Dutch is for convenience only. In case of dispute the original version prevails.
2. Scope of application
Jetair Ltd., the largest Belgian tour operator, offers flights to more than 70 destinations under the name Jetairfly.com. Jetair entrusts the transport to air carriers of its choice. The company calls upon his own air carrier Jetairfly and several renowned carriers.
The transport agreement is concluded between the air carrier and the passenger through Jetair. The present transport conditions are applicable to the transport of persons and their baggage, including all relating services.
3. Proof of the transport agreement
Proof of the transport agreement is either the ticket indicating the name(s) of the traveller(s) or the confirmation of the reservation. Any transfer, change or cancellation of the booking results in costs.
3.1 Definition of ticket
A ticket is a document valid for the transport of one or several travellers and their baggage, issued by or on behalf of the air carrier; in case of a remote sale, it is the document delivered or issued to the traveller(s) as confirmation of the booking.
3.2 Proof of agreement
The ticket is the proof of the transport agreement concluded with the travellers whose names are indicated on the ticket. If no ticket is issued, the confirmation will constitute proof of a transport agreement. In both cases, the transport conditions are applicable.
3.2.1 The right to transport
Only the persons to whom a ticket was issued or whose booking was confirmed in accordance with article 6 will be allowed on the flight. The carrier will only provide transport for the travellers mentioned on the ticket. They will be asked to identify themselves. If a traveller cannot prove that he/she is the person indicated on the ticket, the carrier is entitled to refuse to transport this person.
3.2.2 Loss or destruction of the ticket
If a ticket is lost or damaged, either wholly or in part, Jetair or the carrier may, upon the traveller’s request, replace the ticket by issuing a new one, provided that the traveller is able to prove that a valid ticket had been issued for the flight(s) concerned.
3.3 Validity of the ticket
A ticket or a reservation is only valid if it corresponds to a booking confirmed in accordance with the regulations as described in article 6.1 or in the electronic documents issued by Jetair.
4. Transfer, modification or cancellation by the traveller
4.1 Transferability of the reservation
A ticket or a booking cannot be transferred without the prior written consent of Jetair.
The traveller can transfer his reservation to a third person, who should meet all conditions of the transport agreement, before the date on which the flight takes place. The transferor must inform Jetair of this transfer in time. The transferor and the transferee are jointly and severally liable for payment of the total price of the flight and of all costs resulting from the transfer.
These costs amount to € 70 per person until the day preceding the date on which the flight is to take place.
The transfer is not possible if one or more legs are already executed.
4.2 Other changes to the reservation
If the traveller requests another change, Jetair is entitled to charge the costs resulting from the change in addition to a possible increase in the price of the flights and/or the additional services.
The costs are charged for each person and each changed section of the flight (‘leg’).
4.2.1 Change of flight date or flight time
a) Short and medium haul flights:
• Until 3 days before the flight date (check-in date): € 50 pp./ way. If the new fare is greater than the initial one the price will be adjusted. If the new fare is lower than the initial one there will be no refund; the cost will be maintained;
• Less than 3 days before the flight date or in case of no show: see 'Cancellation by the traveller'.
b) Long haul flights (Cuba, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Costa Rica, Mexico, Zanzibar and Kenya)
• Until 3 days before the flight date (check-in date): € 120 pp./ way. If the new fare is greater than the initial one the price will be adjusted. If the new fare is lower than the initial one there will be no refund; the cost will be maintained;
• Less than 3 days before the flight date or in case of no show: see 'Cancellation by the traveller'.
4.2.2 Change of route
• Until 3 days before the flight date (check-in date): € 50 pp./ way. If the new fare is greater than the initial one the price will be adjusted. If the new fare is lower than the initial one there will be no refund; the cost will be maintained;
• Less than 3 days before the flight date or in case of no show: see 'Cancellation by the traveller'.
4.2.3 Change of additional services
Change of meals, Special Service Request (assistance, sporting material, pets,...), transfers, comfort class and other additional services :
* All services mentioned can not be changed or cancelled. (cfr. "Cancellation by the traveller")
* These services can be added to the booking until 3 days before departure without any additional cost.
4.3 Cancellation by the traveller
The traveller is at all times allowed to cancel the agreement as a whole or in part. If the traveller cancels the agreement on account of a circumstance for which he/she is responsible, he/she will compensate Jetair and/or the carrier for any losses suffered as a result of the cancellation.
The traveller should inform Jetair of the cancellation before the date of the flight, via his travel agent, if any, with indication of the reference number of the booking(s). The cancellation can only be processed on workdays during business hours (monday till saturday included from 9 until 17 hours). Cancellations outside this period will be deemed to have been sent on the next workday.
4.3.1 Cancellation of flight(s)
The amount of the compensation depends on the time of the cancellation and is per person.
• Until the flight date: the cancelled flight is non-refundable, with the exception of a € 12,50 token reimbursement. (The "electronic payment fee" is non-refundable. No reimbursement possible when ticketprice is lower than €12,50)
• In case of non-presentation for the flight that was booked (no show), the ticket becomes void and is non-refundable.
Important: in case of a no show on the outgoing flight Jetair reserves the right to cancel the corresponding return flight without indemnification for the traveller, unless he reconfirms this flight explicitly to Jetair within 48 hours. Such confirmation cannot be considered if one way flights to or from the destination in question are not allowed.
The above mentioned cancellation fees are not applicable in case of article 10.3.
4.3.2 Cancellation of additional services
Cancellation of meals, Special Service Request (assistance, sporting material, pets,...), transfers, comfort class and other additional services :
* All services mentioned can not be changed or cancelled.
4.3.3 Cancellation of insurance
Optional insurance policies cannot be cancelled.
4.4 Insurance
We advise you to take a cancellation insurance.
5.1 In general
The rates are only applicable to the transport between the airport of departure and the airport of destination. The rates do not include the transport between airports and/or airports and terminals situated in the city, unless these transports are automatically provided by the carrier without extra charge.
5.2 Applicable rates
The rates that will be charged are the rates applicable at the time of the booking. These rates may vary depending on the number of seats available at the moment the booking is made.
The rates are determined depending on the conditions that grant, restrict or exclude the right of the traveller to change or cancel his/her booking. These rates and conditions are determined at the moment of the booking and the restrictions and/or costs relating to cancellations and/or changes are those of which the traveller is informed at the moment of the booking.
5.3 Taxes
All taxes imposed by the government or by any other public authorities, in particular the airport authorities, with regard to the traveller, his/her baggage or the use by the traveller of any or all services and facilities will be added to the applicable rates and are payable by the traveller, unless indicated otherwise in the carrier’s rules and regulations.
5.4 Price adjustment
Jetair is entitled to adjust the confirmed price in case of an introduction of new or increase of existing taxes, such as airport taxes or other taxes charged per flight or per passenger, chargeable to the carrier.
Jetair also reserves the right to adjust the transport price in case of an objective, relevant and unforeseeable increase of fuel costs.
In case of a price adjustment, Jetair will inform the travellers immediately, at the latest 21 days before the date of the flight. If the increase amounts to more than 10 per cent of the price of the flight, the traveller is entitled to cancel the transport agreement without any costs and will be reimbursed for the price of the trip. He/she should exercise this right within 48 hours after having been informed.
6.1 Booking conditions
The traveller must pay the total price of the trip upon concluding the agreement. The booking is confirmed after receipt of the payment. Jetair is entitled to cancel the booking if no payment is received from the traveller.
6.2 Personal data
Personal data (name, address, telephone number, credit card number …) are required to make a booking. Jetair attaches great importance to the protection of these data. The data are stored and protected in accordance with Belgian legislation. The traveller’s data constitute confidential information and will not be passed on to third parties.
6.3 Seat reservation
This facility only exists for flights with Jetairfly (JAF – except destinations Tanger, Nador, Casablanca, Al Hoceima, Algiers, Tetuan, Fez and Oujda) and Freebird (FHY).
It is possible to book specific seats as from 14 days before your first flight. If you return within 2 weeks to a Belgian airport you can book specific seats for both the outward and the return flight. You can also make a booking for the outward flight only or for the return flight only.
The booking of seats is possible until 3 days before the date of the flight. If you book your flight later than 14 days before the date of departure, you can book specific seats not earlier than the day after you booked your flight.
You can do this via the web site www.jetairfly.com, by clicking ‘My Jetairfly.com’.
Whithout any reservation in advance, the carrier does not guarantee that any specific seat in the aeroplane will be available and the traveller agrees to accept any seat that will be offered on the flight concerned.
The traveller is given his/her seat upon check-in. Disabled passengers always take precedence over other passengers, subject to the applicable safety standards. Disabled persons, children or persons with limited mobility are not allowed to take a seat near the emergency exits or on the first row.
6.4 Cancellation fee for vacant seats
Tickets that are not used on the flight, for which the booking was made, are no longer valid and will not be reimbursed.
In case of a ‘no show’ on the outgoing flight Jetair reserves the right to cancel the corresponding return flight without indemnification for the traveller, unless he reconfirms this flight explicitly to Jetair within 48 hours. Such confirmation cannot be considered if one way flights to or from the destination in question are not allowed.
7. Check-in
Travellers should report at the check-in desk well in advance in order to complete all formalities and follow all procedures preceding departure. If no time is indicated, check-in is not later than 120 minutes before the published departure time. Travellers are under no circumstance allowed to check in later than the indicated time.
If a passenger is not present at the check-in desk in time, the carrier is entitled to cancel the seat booked for that passenger. The flight will in no case be delayed.
The carrier cannot be held responsible for losses or costs resulting from the non-fulfilment of the above-mentioned obligation by the traveller.
8. Refusal and restriction of transport
The carrier is entitled to refuse to transport a traveller and/or his/her baggage for reasons of safety.
The acceptance of unaccompanied children, disabled persons, pregnant women or sick persons on board is subject to the prior consent of the carrier.
8.1 Refusal of transport
The air carrier is entitled to refuse to transport a traveller and/or his/her baggage for safety reasons.
The carrier may decide that
a) this action is necessary in order to comply with the applicable legislation, regulations or instructions of a state, regardless of whether it is the country of departure, destination or transit.
b) the conduct, the age, the mental of physical condition of the traveller is such that:
• special assistance is required from the carrier, which the latter is not able to provide;
• it causes discomfort for the other passengers or gives rise to justified reactions of the other passengers;
• it constitute a risk or a danger to the passenger him/herself, the other passengers or a third party or their belongings;
c) this decision is necessary because:
• the traveller did not follow the instructions of the carrier;
• the traveller refused to undergo a security check;
• the traveller did not pay the price of the trip or did not respect the payment conditions;
• the traveller was not in the possession of the necessary travel documents;
• the traveller tried to enter the territory of the country of transit, although he/she did not have permission to do so;
• the traveller tried to destroy his/her travel documents during the flight;
• the traveller refuses to hand over his/her travel documents against a receipt when requested to do so by the crew;
• the ticket submitted by the traveller was either obtained unlawfully or was issued in a different name, is false or is reported lost or stolen.
In all of the above cases (the enumeration not being exhaustive), the air carrier reserves the right to cancel the booking without having the obligation to reimburse the ticket.
8.2 Restriction of transport
The acceptance of unaccompanied children, disabled persons, pregnant women or sick persons on board is subject to the prior consent of the carrier and payment of the costs, if any.
The rules below only concern flights operated by Jetairfly or Freebird (destination Turkey). For other airlines the ‘Special requests’ have to be confirmed. Payment is due at the airport.
8.2.1 Unaccompanied minors
a) In general
According to their age, unaccompanied minors can or have to apply for assistance during the embarkation, the flight and at the destination airport. Children under the age of 5 must always be accompanied by an adult aged 18 years or older.
Assistance must be applied for on reservation. There is a € 30 fee per leg and per child (except for destination Casablanca from and to Charleroi : € 60).
. In case the assistance has not been applied for at reservation, there is in addition a supplement of € 7,50 per flight and per child at the airport.
The special form 'UM' must be completed and sent to the carrier 2 weeks before the flight date. The minor must present himself at the airport in due time at the carrier's desk or at the check-in.
b) UM (5 to 11 years)
Unaccompanied minor (UM): for children between the ages of 5 and 11, an application for assistance is mandatory in case they are not accompanied by an adult aged 18 years or older.
c) YP (12 to 18 years)
Young passenger (YP): for youngsters between the ages of 12 and 18, assistance is optional (to be applied for).
8.2.2 Infants
Children under 2 years of age are in principle not entitled to a seat of their own and have to travel in the lap of an adult.
1 buggy per child can be taken on board at no charge. Lightweight folding buggies (ca 5kg) can be taken to the plane and will then be loaded in the baggage hold. Buggies are returned to the customers when they leave the plane or are placed on the baggage belt together with the other baggage. Prams have to be checked in.
Babyhammocks are not available on Jetairfly aircrafts.
a) In general
Passengers who are in a wheelchair or who experience difficulties when walking or climbing steps can request assistance when boarding. This assistance is only available upon prior notification. The absence of a prior notification may lead to improvisation and delays at the moment of embarkation, or even to a refusal to grant the person concerned access to the aeroplane.
An application for transport, with indication of the nature of the disablement, is mandatory upon booking. The form 'ASST' has to be filled in and sent on in due time.
Wheelchairs belonging to the passengers can be transported at no charge, only in the baggage hold. Depending on the type of battery of the electric wheelchair, the passenger has to take different safety measures.
b) WHR
WHR: passengers who can walk and climb stairs autonomously. Assistance can be provided for longer distances at the airport. Number unlimited.
c) WHS
WHS: passengers who are unable to climb stairs.
Assistance is required for climbing stairs. Number limited.
d) WHC
WHC: passengers who are completely immobile and require full-time or part-time assistance to move themselves. Number limited.
e) Transport of wheelchairs
Wheelchairs belonging to the passengers can be transported at no charge, only in the baggage hold. This needs to be mentioned upon booking and has to be applied for by means of the correct application form 'ASST'.
A distinction is to be made between three kinds of wheelchairs.
1) Manual wheelchairs
Folding wheelchairs can be driven up to the aircraft steps or door and are subsequently loaded in the baggage hold.
2) Electric wheelchairs or other mobile assistance devices with non-spillable wet cell batteries.
This means the battery is a sealed unit and cannot be filled or refilled.
The following actions are to be taken in case of transport by plane:
• battery has to be disconnected
• battery poles need to be well isolated.
3) Electric wheelchairs or other mobile assistance devices with spillable wet cell batteries.
This means the battery can be filled or refilled. As the airline company cannot assure that the wheelchair will be transported upright in the cargo hold, the following actions have to be taken:
• remove the battery and pack it upright in an appropriate box (leak proof, resistant to battery liquid, packed sufficiently in absorbent material to absorb all liquids;
• information labels on the outside: 'battery, wet, with wheelchair; corrosive label; package orientation label (this way up).
Note: the term ‘dry battery’ only applies to small batteries such as batteries used in cameras, mobile phones or flashlights. Batteries used for wheelchair propulsion are always classified as wet spillable or wet non-spillable batteries. Non-spillable batteries are sealed units which cannot be refilled hence safer for transport and will only leak when damaged.
8.2.4 Expectant mothers
An expectant mother is allowed to fly until the end of the 35th week into her pregnancy (32 weeks in case of multiple pregnancy), provided that she can submit a medical certificate in Dutch, French or English, confirming that she can travel by aeroplane without any risks for the pregnancy or of premature birth. From 36 weeks onwards flying with Jetairfly is not permitted anymore.
8.2.5 Blind, deaf/mute passengers
The number of blind, deaf or mute passengers is limited. Has to be applied for by means of the application form 'ASST'.
Guide dogs can be taken along free of charge in the cabin and do not have to be transported in a carrier bag or pet box.* Pursuant to European legislation dogs have to wear a muzzle.
* Not possible on flights from Charleroi to non-EU countries and vice versa
8.2.6 Persons with medical problems
The presence of the passenger always has to be reported by means of the application form 'ASST'.
Passengers suffering from diseases such as the ones described below have to present a written and valid certificate signed by their general practitioner to be allowed to travel by air.
• Recent heart attack;
• if specific equipment needed: injections, drip, oxygen;
• major internal or external injuries;
• mentally challenged passengers.
Stretchers are not allowed on board of Jetairfly.
Jetairfly will carry emergency oxygen on board only for unexpected cases and not for the use of passengers with known requirements.
Passengers requiring oxygen should send their request to Flight Specials at least 7 days before departure and should be aware that an extra cost will be charged.
Passengers are not allowed to carry their own supply of oxygen on board.
9. Baggage
There are restrictions as to the nature and the weight of the baggage that is transported free of charge. Overweight baggage will be charged extra.
9.1 Baggage transported free of charge
The baggage transported free of charge is limited to the weight indicated on the (master)ticket. Overweight will be charged by the air carrier upon check-in. The weight of a travelling case is limited to 32 kg.
When travelling with Jetairfly each paying passenger is allowed to take 20 kg of baggage on short and medium haul flights, 25 kg on long haul flights to Cuba, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Mexico, Zanzibar and Kenya.
Infants less than 2 years : 20 kg (except for Casablaca from and to Charleroi : 0 kg)
The rate for overweight baggage varies according to the destination and the applicable rates of the air carrier.
Jetairfly overweight baggage rates, per way :
• € 8 per kilo on short- and medium haul destinations (except. Casablanca)
• € 12 per kilo to Cuba, Zanzibar, Kenya, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Jamaica and Mexico (long haul ) and Casablanca.
The carrier does not accept any responsibility for valuable, fragile and/or perishable goods transported in the registered baggage.
9.2 Hand-baggage
Hand-baggage is also subject to restrictions.
For obvious reasons of safety and with a view to the comfort of the passengers, only one piece of hand-baggage is allowed per passenger. Hand- baggage is baggage that you keep with you during the flight. The dimensions must be small (55 x 40 x 20 cm, total of the dimensions maximum 115 cm) and its weight cannot exceed 6 kg (if Comfort Service booked on long haul flights 10 kg per passenger).
Hand-baggage exceeding these dimensions and/or this weight will be refused at the boarding gate.
Sometimes the exceeding amount of hand-baggage can be transported in the baggage compartment, subject to additional cost.
Infants (babies under the age of 2) are not allowed to have any hand-baggage. Strollers and portable cribs are not allowed in the passenger compartment. They are transported free of charge in the baggage compartment. A baggage label is attached to them at the check-in desk. However, passengers are entitled to take these objects with them as far as the boarding gate. A 'Maxi-Cosy' may be taken on board if the flight is not fully booked, but guarantees cannot be given in advance.
9.3.1 In general
The transport of sports equipment has to be notified upon booking. The corresponding cost is added to the price of the ticket. If only notified at the airport the charge is increased by € 7,50 per piece and per leg as administrative costs. Moreover there is a risk that the transport will be refused due to the limited cargo capacity of the aeroplane.
The carrier rejects all liability for the eventual refusal of import of the equipment by the local customs.
Mopeds, motorcycles and jet skis are not transported.
The rules below only concern flights operated by Jetairfly or Freebird (destination Turkey). The price could also be different. For other airlines the ‘Special requests’ have to be confirmed. Payment is due at the airport.
9.3.2 Bicycle (CYC)
For departures before 30/10/10 : the transport of a bicycle (one per passenger) is possible on payment of a fee of € 10 per leg and per bike (for destination Casablanca : € 30 per leg and per bike). Max. weight per bicycle (+ case) = 20 kg
For departures from 29/10/10 : the transport of a bicycle (one per passenger) is possible on payment of a fee of € 20 per leg and per bike (for destination Casablanca : € 30 per leg and per bike). Max. weight per bicycle (+ case) = 32 kg
You should mention this when booking your flight.
Specific instructions:
• the front wheel must be detached and fastened to the frame;
• the pedals must be folded back;
• the tyres must be deflated;
• the handlebars must be aligned with the frame;
• the bicycle must be provided with a protective cover.
The transport of CO2 cartridges used to inflate bicycle tyres is forbidden
9.3.3 Golf equipment (GOL)
You may be asked to open your bag with sports equipment at the check-in. In case of refusal or abuse the applicable rate for overweight baggage will be charged, without any right to reimbursement of the fee for sports equipment.
Golf bag (max 25 kg, 1 per passenger): € 30 per leg.
If you pack your golf equipment in a special bag, even if the total weight is less than the authorised weight, you will have to pay the fee.
If you pack your golf/diving equipment in a normal bag (80 x 60 x 25 cm, total of the dimensions maximum 158 cm) it will be considerated as regular baggage. You will only have to pay the overweight according to the applicable rates.
9.3.4 Diving equipment (DIV)
You may be asked to open your bag with sports equipment at the check-in. In case of refusal or abuse the applicable rate for overweight baggage will be charged, without any right to reimbursement of the fee for sports equipment.
Diving equipment (max 20 kg, 1 per passenger): € 20 per leg (Casablanca : € 30). Without notification during the booking, this amount is increased at the airport by € 7,50 per piece and per leg. Moreover there is a risk that the transport will be refused due to the limited cargo capacity of the aeroplane.
Specific instructions:
• oxygen cylinders must be empty;
• no lead for lead belts;
• diving lamps should be carried as hand baggage, on condition that the bulb is removed and packed separately;
• diving torches with elongated batteries can be considered as a weapon and are possibly refused as security measure at the airport.
If you pack your diving equipment in a special bag, even if the total weight is less than the authorised weight, you will have to pay the fee.
If you pack your diving equipment in a normal bag (80 x 60 x 25 cm, total of the dimensions maximum 158 cm) it will be considerated as regular baggage. You will only have to pay the overweight according to the applicable rates.
9.3.5 Kite or surfboard (SFB)
Kite or surfboard (max 30 kg): € 40 per leg (€ 30 for destination Casablanca).
Specific instructions:
• sail, boom and sectional mast to be packed compactly.
9.3.6 Inflatable dinghy (DGY) ou paraglide (PGL)
Rubber dinghy and paraglide (max 15 kg): € 10 per leg.
9.4 Transport of pets
All travelers must be in possession of the required documents for transportation of pets.
Pets, that are travelling with their owner within Europe need to be in possession of a European passport (available at the veterinary surgeon). This form replaces the series of international documents that were necessary to prove that the pet had been vaccinated against rabies. For identification purposes the pet needs to have a chip or a tattoo. Sweden, Great Britain and Ireland demand additional vaccinations against rabies, ticks and tapeworms. Furthermore, a blood test needs to prove that the animal holds a sufficient amount of antibodies against rabies in its blood.
Info: http://www.diplomatie.be or at your veterinary surgeon, who has delivered the passport.
Be aware that your hotelier could ask you to present this passport.
9.4.1 In general
The presence of an animal has to be announced during the booking procedure. The number of small dogs and cats in the passenger compartment is limited. For transport of pets in the baggage compartment, a fixed rate is applied, payable on booking.
If the presence of the animal was not mentionned on beforehand, the price payable at the airport is increased by an administrative cost of € 7,50 per animal and per leg.
No small dogs or cats are allowed in the passenger compartment on long haul flights.
A guide dog is always allowed to travel in the passenger compartment, regardless of the weight (with the necessary equipment and not on flights from Charleroi to non-EU countries and vice versa). However, it must be kept on a leash and be muzzled.
The rules below only concern flights operated by Jetairfly or Freebird (destination Turkey). As no appropriate cargo hold for pets is available on the aeroplanes of Freebird, only small dogs and cats can be transported in the passenger cabin.
For other airlines the ‘Special requests’ have to be confirmed. Payment is due at the airport.
9.4.2 Dog or cat not over 6 kg (DGC/CTC)
A limited number of small dogs and cats (1 per passenger, max. 3 per flight) is transported free of charge in the passenger cabin (Except on long haul flights and flights from Charleroi to non-EU countries and vice versa).
The animals may be transported in the passenger compartment provided that:
• they are at least 8 weeks old;
• they are transported in a hygienic, watertight bag or basket (total of the dimensions max. 115 cm), big enough so the animal can still stand up.
• the animal, including bag may not exceed 6 kg.
• the animal cannot disturb other passengers in any way;
• female animals are not pregnant.
9.4.3 Dog or cat more than 6 kg (DGH/CTH)
For the transport of pets in the baggage compartment* the animal needs to be at least 8 weeks old.
A fixed rate of € 50 par animal and per leg is applied, payable on booking.
The cage must be large enough for them to move without being hampered and be made of plastic or metal.
* Not possible on flights from Charleroi to non-EU countries and vice versa
9.5 Non-allowed baggage
Travellers are not allowed to take certain items as baggage :
• objects that are not regarded as travelling baggage;
• objects that may endanger the aircraft, the persons or the goods on board, as specified in the Dangerous Good Regulation of ICAO or IATA;
• goods of which transport is prohibited in accordance with the applicable laws or regulations of the country of departure or destination;
• objects which, in the opinion of the carrier, cannot be transported on account of their dimensions, weight or nature (breakable or dangerous);
• live animals, excluding dogs and cats.
9.5.1 Prohibited dangerous goods
Transport of dangerous goods is forbidden. A non-restrictive list of such goods :
• explosives
• compressed gases
• flammable substances
• substances with a high oxygen content, e.g. peroxides and bleaching powder
• toxic substances
• radioactive substances
• corrosive substances
• magnetic, harmful or malodorous substances and irritants
In view of the international situation and for reasons of safety, passengers are not allowed to have objects that may present danger in their hand baggage (scissors, knives, razor blades, batteries…).
These objects will be confiscated by the security services.
9.5.2 Hunting and sporting weapons
Passengers must pack these objects in the baggage that will be checked in. A summary of the rules to be observed:
• hunting and sporting weapons are only transported in the baggage compartment ;
• the passenger must be able to submit the permits required in the countries of departure and destination ;
• weapons may never be loaded ;
• weapons and some types of ammunition must be packed and loaded into the baggage compartment separately ;
• transport of certain types of ammunition is forbidden.
9.5.3 Souvenirs (protected animals and plants, antiquities)
Anyone may be tempted to bring home a specimen of a protected species as a souvenir, either knowingly or not: a necklace made of coral or ivory, a crocodile skin bag, turtle shells,...
On June, 1st 1997, European regulations concerning the international trade in endangered species of animals and plants, including mammals (e.g. monkeys and tigers), birds (e.g. parrots), reptiles (e.g. turtles) and plants (e.g. wild orchids) came into force. Some species may not be sold and an import licence is required for others). You risk confiscation and heavy fines if you violate these regulations.
Information brochures about the European regulations are available at the Belgian Ministry for Agriculture and the Retail Sector at the numbers +32 2 208 36 96 (plants) and +32 2 208 36 67 (animals).
Antiquities and works of art are often subject to export restrictions as well. Be sure to be well informed before you bring home these objects.
9.6 Damage to or loss of baggage
The liability of the air carriers in case of destruction, loss or damage to baggage is limited by international conventions.
You receive a numbered receipt for each piece of baggage that is checked in. Make sure not to lose this receipt. Each damage, non-delivery or loss of baggage should be reported to the local airport authorities. The numbered receipt is indispensable in such an event. Other baggage, such as hand baggage, strollers, sports equipment or photographic equipment is the responsibility of the passenger. It is advisable to take out an additional insurance for this type of baggage. If baggage is lost, you should have a PIR (Property Irregularity Report) filled out at the airport at the 'Lost & Found' desk. The same type of document must be filled out for damaged baggage (DBR or Damaged Baggage Report). Without these documents, you will not be able to receive compensation.
The carrier is not liable for damage to or loss, destruction or delay of
• items of which the transport is prohibited;
• items that are packed inaccurately;
• items that are embarked with a limited release tag;
• valuable, perishable, fragile or already damaged items.
The carrier excludes all liability for minor damages on the outside baggage (scratches, stains, dents, etc) as well as water damage of not waterproof baggage.
9.6.1 ‘Ordinary’ baggage
If the Montreal Convention is applicable, the liability of the air carrier in case of destruction, loss of, or damage or delay to baggage, is limited to 1.000 'Special Drawing Rights' per person (1 SDR = € 1,1224 at the end of June 2007).
Under the Warsaw Convention the indemnification is calculated in proportion to the weight at € 20 per kilo.
9.6.2 Higher limits for baggage
A passenger can benefit from a higher liability limit by making a special declaration at the latest at check-in and by paying a supplementary fee.
9.6.3 ‘Extraordinary’ baggage
‘Extraordinary’ baggage, such as buggies, bicycles, sports equipment etc, meaning all items which are not carried in a suitcase of normal dimensions (lenght max. 80 cm, breadth max. 25 cm, height max. 60 cm, total of all dimensions max. 158 cm), are transported at the risk of the traveller.
These goods can be insured on flights of Jetairfly at the Belgian airports by paying a moderate premium.
10. Flight schedule and cancellation of flights
10.1 Flight schedule
The carrier will make all possible efforts to transport travellers and their baggage with due speed. He will do everything within his power to respect the flight schedule that was published.
The times of departure and arrival given in the flight schedule or elsewhere are not guaranteed. They can be changed with or without prior notification. The carrier does not assume any responsibility for connections to the booked flight.
10.2 Verification of the flight schedule
In order to ensure that the times of departure and arrival of your flight have not changed, you should follow the procedure for verification of the flight schedule as described in the travel documents.
10.3 Cancellation
If the carrier cancels a flight or is not able to put a booked seat for which a confirmation has already been received at the disposal of the traveller, the carrier will reimburse the cost of the ticket and eventually accord a compensation in accordance with the applicable legislation and regulations.
10.4 Liability
With the exception of acts and omissions intended to cause damage and/or recklessness and/or conscious acts that may result in damage, the carrier will in no case be held responsible for errors or omissions in the flight schedule or in other information provided by the carrier, his staff, agents and subcontractors with regard to the times of departure and arrival or other flight information.
11. Behaviour on board
In case of improper behaviour of a passenger, this passenger can be denied access to the aeroplane for the flight in question and for any future flights.
11.1 In general
In case of improper behaviour of a passenger, this passenger can be denied access to the aeroplane for the flight in question and for any future flights.
Jetair and/or the air carrier are entitled to take all appropriate measures if the behaviour of the passenger
• endangers the safety of the aeroplane, the passengers or the goods on board;
• prevents the crew members from performing their tasks;
• causes considerable annoyance with other passengers or with the crew.
The carrier can refuse the passenger concerned access to the aeroplane for a particular flight or for all flights in the future. In addition, legal action will be taken against the passenger involved.
11.2 Objects the use of which is forbidden on board
The use on board of the following objects is forbidden :
• cell phones
• portable television sets
• portable video and playback equipment
• radio receivers
• radio transmitters
• toys with remote control
• all electronic devices of which it is not certain that they have no influence on the aircraft’s electronic systems
• electronic games without remote control
• compact discs, tape recorders
• portable voice recorders
The use of a laptop is forbidden during take-off and landing; once the aircraft is flying at cruising speed, you are usually allowed to use a laptop.
11.3 Drunk and aggressive passengers
It is the policy of all air carriers that the captain of the aircraft has the power to autonomously decide to refuse access to drunk or aggressive passengers or to have them removed from the aeroplane after an intermediate landing. The passengers involved will be responsible for any ensuing damage or costs.
11.4 Smoking / non-smoking
Smoking is forbidden on flights of Jetairfly. For other airlines you can obtain information from Jetairfly.com.
12. Administrative formalities
The travellers must be in the possession of the required travel documents.
More information can be found on the
Travel formalities page
12.1 In general
Travellers must provide Jetair and the carrier with all useful information that is explicitly requested. If travellers provide incorrect information and if this incorrect information leads to extra costs for Jetair and/or the carrier, these costs may be charged to the traveller concerned.
Travellers must comply with all laws, regulations, requirements and obligations imposed by the authorities of the country of departure, destination or transit, as well as with the regulations and instructions of the carrier or his agents.
The carrier does not assume any responsibility for information provided by his agents or subcontractors with regard to travel documents of visa required by the country of destination, regardless of whether this information was provided in writing or otherwise. Also, the carrier cannot be held liable if travellers do not obtain the necessary documents or visa.
12.2 Travel documents
Travellers must submit all documents required by the laws and regulations of the country of destination and transit. The carrier has the legal obligation to refuse to transport travellers who are not in the possession of the required entry and exit documents of the countries of departure and destination.
13. Liability
The liability of the air carriers is limited by international conventions.
13.1 Montreal Convention
The liability of Community air carriers is regulated by the Montreal Convention (1999), the regulation (EC) No 2027/99 (amended by regulation (EC) No 889/2002, and the regulation (EC) No 261/2004.
This information notice summarises the liability rules applied by Community air carriers as required by Community legislation and the Montreal Convention.
COMPENSATION IN THE CASE OF DEATH OR INJURY
There are no financial limits to the liability for passenger injury or death. For damages up to 100.000 Special Drawing Rights SDRs (approximately € 110.000) the air carrier cannot contest claims for compensation. Above that amount, the air carrier can defend itself against a claim by proving that it was not negligent or otherwise at fault.
ADVANCE PAYMENTS
If a passenger is killed or injured, the air carrier must make an advance payment, to cover immediate economic needs, within 15 days from the identification of the person entitled to compensation. In the event of death, this advance payment shall not be less than 16.000 SDRs (approximately € 17.600).
PASSENGER DELAYS
In case of passenger delay, the air carrier is liable for damage unless it took all reasonable measures to avoid the damage or it was impossible to take such measures. The liability for passenger delay is limited to 4.150 SDRs (approximately € 4.565).
BAGGAGE DELAYS
In case of baggage delay, the air carrier is liable for damage unless it took all reasonable measures to avoid the damage or it was impossible to take such measures. The liability for baggage delay is limited to 1.000 SDRs (approximately € 1.100).
DESTRUCTION, LOSS OR DAMAGE TO BAGGAGE
The air carrier is liable for destruction, loss or damage to baggage up to 1.000 SDRs (approximately € 1.100). In the case of checked baggage, it is liable even if not at fault, unless the baggage was defective. In the case of unchecked baggage, the carrier is liable only if at fault.
HIGHER LIMITS FOR BAGGAGE
A passenger can benefit from a higher liability limit by making a special declaration at the latest at check-in and by paying a supplementary fee.
COMPLAINTS ON BAGGAGE
If the baggage is damaged, delayed, lost or destroyed, the passenger must write and complain to the air carrier as soon as possible. In the case of damage to checked baggage, the passenger must write and complain within seven days and in the case of delay within 21 days, in both cases from the date on which the baggage was placed at the passenger's disposal.
LIABILITY OF CONTRACTING AND ACTUAL CARRIERS
If the air carrier actually performing the flight is not the same as the contracting air carrier, the passenger has the right to address a complaint or to make a claim for damages against either. If the name or code of an air carrier is indicated on the ticket, that air carrier is the contracting air carrier.
TIME LIMIT FOR ACTION
Any action in court to claim damages must be brought within two years from the date of arrival of the aircraft, or from the date on which the aircraft ought to have arrived.
13.2 Warsaw Convention
If the journey involves an ultimate destination or stop in a country which did not subscribed the Montreal Convention, the Warsaw Convention° is applicable, unless the flight is operated by a Community air carrier.
° This is the convention for the unification of certain rules relating to international carriage by air, agreed at Warsaw in 1929, or named convention as modified at The Hague in 1955 and /or Montreal in 1975. In case of decease or body injury as well as in case of destruction, loss of, or damage or delay to baggage, the liability of air carriers is limited by this convention.
13.3 'Community list' of carriers
In accordance with the European Regulation (EC) n° 2111/2005, article 9, air carriage contractors shall bring a list of air carriers that are subject to an operating ban in the Community to the attention of passengers via their website. This list is available at http://air-ban.europa.eu
13.4 Identity of your air carrier
In accordance with the Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005, article 11, the air carriage contractor shall inform the passenger of the identity of the operating air carrier upon reservation. Where the identity of the operating air carrier is not yet known at the time of reservation, the air carriage contractor shall ensure that the passenger is informed of the name of the air carrier that is likely to act as operating air carrier on the flight concerned. We do this by listing carriers. You will find the list in question hereunder.
The air carriage contractor shall ensure that the passenger is informed of the identity of the operating air carrier as soon as such identity is established. The name of the operating carrier will be mentionned on the flight ticket.
Wherever the operating air carrier is changed after reservation, the air carriage contractor shall, irrespective of the reason for the change, take immediately all appropriate steps to ensure that the passenger is informed of the change as soon as possible. In all cases, passengers shall be informed at check-in.
13.5 List of operating carriers
The majority of the destinations is flown by our own company Jetairfly. Some destinations are operated in collaboration with Freebird Airlines, Jet4U, TC Airlines, Condor, Arkefly, Luxair, Hamburg International, Hellas Jet, Nouvelair, LTE and Transavia.
A number a specific destinations is operated by regular airlines as Air Malta, Tunisair, Croatia Airlines, TAP Air Portugal, Brussels Airlines, Cyprus Airways, KLM, Etihad Airways and XL Airways.
14. Complaints
Complaints will only be taken into consideration if they were submitted within the prescribed period of time and if they are proven.
All complaints and relevant information must be notified in writing to Jetair’s administrative office within 30 days after the date of the flight.
Complaints will only be treated in Dutch or French.
14.1 Registered baggage
a) In case of damage to registered baggage, no complaints will be accepted if the traveller did not complete a complaints form within 24 hours after his/her arrival or at the latest within 24 hours after the baggage was delivered to him/her.
b) In case of a delay in the delivery of the baggage, the complaint will not be taken into consideration if the complaints form was not completed immediately upon arrival at the destination.
In case of a delay in the delivery of baggage, Jetair will pay € 60 for each missing piece of baggage after 24 hours and again € 60 after 72 hours, provided that receipts are submitted for essential goods purchased by the traveller and that the traveller does NOT have his place of residence in the country in which the claim is filed. These amounts will not be paid in case of a return flight.
14.2 Hand baggage
The carrier will not accept any responsibility for damage to hand baggage, unless the damage was the consequence of a fault of the carrier.
15. Termination of the transport agreement
If the traveller does not comply with the transport conditions, the transport agreement will be terminated automatically, without formal notice of default; in that case, Jetair is entitled to all amounts received.
16. Alterations and delitions
No staff member, agent or representative of Jetair or the air carrier is authorised to alter, adjust or delete any of the stipulations of the present transport conditions.
17. Applicable law and jurisdiction
Disputes are exclusively subject to Belgian law. Only the Belgian courts have jurisdiction.
Conditions générales de la Commission Litiges Voyages
1. Champ d’application
Ces conditions générales sont d’application aux contrats d’organisation et d’intermédiaire de voyages tels que définis par la loi belge du 16 février 1994 régissant le contrat d’organisation et d’intermédiaire de voyages.
2. Promotion
1. Les informations contenues dans la brochure de voyages engagent l’organisateur ou l’intermédiaire de voyages qui a édité ladite brochure, à moins que :
a) les modifications dans ces informations n’aient été clairement communiquées au voyageur, par écrit et avant la conclusion du contrat ;
b) Les modifications n’interviennent qu’ultérieurement, à la suite d’un accord écrit entre les parties au contrat.
2. L’organisateur et/ou l’intermédiaire de voyages peut supprimer, à durée déterminée ou indéterminée, tout ou partie de sa promotion de voyages.
3. Information à charge de l’organisateur et/ou de l’intermédiaire de voyages
L’organisateur et/ou l’intermédiaire de voyages sont tenus:
1. avant la conclusion du contrat d’organisation ou d’intermédiaire de voyages, de communiquer aux voyageurs par écrit:
a) les informations d’ordre général concernant les passeports et visas ainsi que les formalités sanitaires nécessaires pour le voyage et le séjour, pour permettre au voyageur de rassembler les documents nécessaires. Les voyageurs non belges doivent s’informer des formalités administratives à accomplir auprès de l’(des) ambassade(s) ou consulat(s) concerné(s);
b) les informations relatives à la souscription et au contenu d’une assurance et/ou assistance;
c) les conditions générales et particulières applicables aux contrats ;
2. au plus tard 7 jours calendrier avant la date du départ, de fournir par écrit aux voyageurs les informations suivantes:
a) les horaires, les lieux des escales et correspondances ainsi que, si possible, l’indication de la place à occuper par le voyageur;
b) le nom, l’adresse, le numéro de téléphone, de fax et / ou l’adresse e-mail, soit de la représentation locale de l’organisateur et/ou de l’intermédiaire de voyages, soit des organismes locaux susceptibles d’aider le voyageur en cas de problème, soit directement de l’intermédiaire ou de l’organisateur de voyages;
c) pour les voyages et séjours de mineurs d’âge à l’étranger, les informations permettant d’établir un contact direct avec l’enfant ou avec le responsable sur place de son séjour. Le délai de 7 jours calendrier visé ci-dessus n’est pas applicable en cas de contrat conclu tardivement.
4. Information de la part du voyageur
Le voyageur doit fournir à l’organisateur et/ou à l’intermédiaire de voyages tous les renseignements utiles qui lui sont demandés expressément ou qui pourraient influencer raisonnablement le bon déroulement du voyage. Si le voyageur fournit des renseignements erronés qui entraînent des coûts supplémentaires pour l’organisateur et / ou l’intermédiaire de voyages, ces coûts peuvent lui être portés en compte
5. Formation du contrat
1. Lors de la réservation du voyage, l’organisateur ou l’intermédiaire de voyages est tenu de délivrer au voyageur un bon de commande conformément à la loi.
2. Le contrat d’organisation de voyages prend cours au moment où le voyageur reçoit la confirmation écrite de la réservation délivrée par l’organisateur de voyages, par l’entremise ou non de l’intermédiaire de voyages qui, dans ce cas, agit au nom de l’organisateur de voyages. Si le contenu du bon de commande diffère de celui de la confirmation du voyage ou si la confirmation n’a pas lieu au plus tard dans les 21 jours de la signature du bon de commande, le voyageur peut supposer que le voyage n’a pas été réservé et a droit au remboursement immédiat de tous les montants déjà payés.
6. Le prix
1. Le prix convenu dans le contrat n’est pas révisable, sauf si les conditions particulières en prévoient expressément la possibilité, pour autant que la révision soit consécutive aux variations
a) des taux de change appliqués au voyage, et/ou
b) du coût des transports, y compris le coût du carburant, et/ou
c) des redevances et taxes afférentes à certains services.
Il faut, dans ces cas, que les variations visées donnent également lieu à une réduction du prix.
2. Le prix fixé dans le contrat ne peut en aucun cas être majoré au cours des 20 jours civils précédant le jour du départ.
3. Si la majoration excède 10 % du prix global, le voyageur peut résilier le contrat sans indemnité. Dans ce cas, le voyageur a droit au remboursement immédiat de toutes les sommes qu’il a payées à l’organisateur de voyages
7. Paiement du prix
1. Sauf convention expresse contraire, le voyageur paye, à titre d’acompte, à la signature du bon de commande, une fraction du prix global ou total du voyage fixé dans les conditions particulières de voyage.
2. Dans le cas où le voyageur resterait en défaut de payer l’acompte ou le prix du voyage qui lui est dûment réclamé, après avoir été mis en demeure de manière légale, l’organisateur et/ou l’intermédiaire de voyages auront le droit de résilier de plein droit le contrat qui le(s) lie à celui-ci et de mettre les frais à charge de voyageur.
3. Sauf convention contraire sur le bon de commande, le voyageur paye le solde du prix au plus tard un mois avant le départ, à condition qu’il ait préalablement reçu ou qu’il reçoive simultanément, la confirmation écrite du voyage et/ou les documents de voyage.
8. Cessibilité de la réservation
1. Le voyageur peut, avant le début du voyage, céder son voyage à un tiers qui devra remplir toutes les conditions du contrat d’organisation de voyages. Le cédant doit informer l’organisateur de voyages et le cas échéant, l’intermédiaire de voyages, de cette cession, suffisamment longtemps avant le départ.
2. Le voyageur qui cède son voyage et le cessionnaire sont solidairement responsables du paiement du prix total du voyage et des frais de la cession.
9. Modifications par le voyageur
L’organisateur et/ou l’intermédiaire de voyages peuvent porter en compte au voyageur tous les frais résultant de modifications demandées par celui-ci.
10. Modifications avant le départ par l’organisateur de voyages
1. Si, avant le départ, un des éléments essentiels du contrat ne peut être exécuté, l’organisateur de voyages doit en avertir le voyageur le plus rapidement possible, et en tout cas avant le départ, et l’informer de la possibilité de résilier le contrat sans pénalité, sauf si le voyageur accepte la modification proposée par l’organisateur de voyages.
2. Le voyageur doit informer l’intermédiaire ou l’organisateur de voyages de sa décision dans les meilleurs délais et en tout cas avant le départ.
3. Si le voyageur accepte la modification, il y a lieu d’établir un nouveau contrat ou un avenant au contrat dans lequel figurent les modifications apportées et leur incidence sur le prix.
4. Si le voyageur n’accepte pas la modification, il peut demander l’application de l’article 11.
11. Résiliation avant le départ par l’organisateur de voyages
1. Si l’organisateur résilie le contrat avant le début du voyage en raison de circonstances non imputables au voyageur, celui-ci a le choix entre:
a) soit l’acceptation d’une autre offre de voyage de qualité équivalente ou supérieure, sans avoir à payer de supplément; si le voyage offert en substitution est de qualité inférieure, l’organisateur de voyages doit rembourser au voyageur la différence de prix dans les meilleurs délais;
b) soit le remboursement, dans les meilleurs délais, de toutes les sommes versées par lui en vertu du contrat.
2. Le voyageur peut également, le cas échéant, exiger une indemnisation
pour la non-exécution du contrat, sauf:
a) si l’organisateur de voyages annule le voyage parce que le nombre minimum de voyageurs prévus dans le contrat, nécessaire à l’exécution de celui-ci, n’a pas été atteint et si le voyageur en a été informé par écrit dans le délai qui y était prévu, au moins 15 jours civils avant la date de départ;
b) si l’annulation est la conséquence d’un cas de force majeure, en ce non compris les surréservations. Par cas de force majeure, il faut entendre des circonstances anormales et imprévisibles, indépendantes de la volonté de celui qui les invoque et dont les conséquences n’auraient pas pu être évitées malgré toute la diligence déployée.
12. Non-exécution partielle ou totale du voyage
1. S’il apparaît au cours du voyage qu’une part importante des services faisant l’objet du contrat ne pourra être exécutée, l’organisateur de voyages prend toutes les mesures nécessaires pour offrir au voyageur des substituts appropriés et gratuits en vue de la poursuite du voyage.
2. En cas de différence entre les services prévus et les services réellement prestés, il dédommage le voyageur à concurrence de cette différence.
3. Lorsque de tels arrangements sont impossibles ou que le voyageur n’accepte pas ces substituts pour des raisons valables, l’organisateur de voyages doit lui fournir un moyen de transport équivalent qui le ramène au lieu de départ et est tenu, le cas échéant, de dédommager le voyageur.
13. Résiliation par le voyageur
Le voyageur peut, à tout moment, résilier tout ou partie du contrat. Si le voyageur résilie le contrat pour une raison qui lui est imputable, il dédommagera l’organisateur de voyages et / ou l’intermédiaire de voyages pour le préjudice subi à la suite de la résiliation. Le dédommagement peut être fixé forfaitairement dans les conditions particulières ou dans le programme, mais il ne peut s’élever qu’à une fois le prix du voyage au
14. Responsabilité de l’organisateur de voyages
1. L’organisateur de voyages est responsable de la bonne exécution du contrat conformément aux attentes que le voyageur peut raisonnablement avoir sur la base des dispositions du contrat d’organisation de voyages et des obligations découlant de celui-ci, indépendamment du fait que ces obligations doivent être remplies par lui-même ou d’autres prestataires de services, et ce sans préjudice du droit de l’organisateur de voyages de poursuivre les autres prestataires de services en responsabilité.
2. L’organisateur de voyages est responsable des actes et négligences de ses préposés et représentants, agissant dans l’exercice de leurs fonctions, autant que de ses propres actes et négligences.
3. Si une convention internationale s’applique à une prestation faisant l’objet du contrat d’organisation de voyages, la responsabilité de l’organisateur de voyages est exclue ou limitée conformément à cette convention.
4. Pour autant que l’organisateur de voyages n’exécute pas lui-même les prestations de services prévues dans le contrat, sa responsabilité cumulée pour dommages matériels et la perte de la jouissance du voyage est limitée à concurrence de deux fois le prix du voyage.
5. Pour le surplus, les articles 18 et 19 de la loi du 16 févier 1994 sont d’application.
15. Responsabilité du voyageur
Le voyageur répond du préjudice causé à l’organisateur et/ou l’intermédiaire de voyages, à leurs préposés et/ou à leurs représentants, par sa faute ou à la suite de la non-exécution de ses obligations contractuelles. La faute est appréciée par référence au comportement normal d’un voyageur.
16. Procédure de plainte
1. Avant le départ
Si le voyageur a une plainte avant le départ, il doit l’introduire au plus vite par lettre recommandée ou contre accusé de réception, auprès de l’intermédiaire ou de l’organisateur de voyages
2. Pendant le voyage
Les plaintes qui surviennent durant l’exécution du contrat doivent être introduits au plus vite sur place, de manière appropriée et pouvant servir de preuve, afin qu’une solution puisse être recherchée. A cet effet, le voyageur s’adressera - dans l’ordre suivant - à un représentant de l’organisateur de voyages ou à un représentant de l’intermédiaire de voyages, ou directement à l’intermédiaire de voyages, ou finalement, directement à l’organisateur de voyages.
3. Après le voyage
Les plaintes qu’il est impossible d’introduire sur place ou qui n’ont pas été résolues sur place de façon satisfaisante doivent être introduites au plus tard un mois après la fin du voyage auprès de l’intermédiaire et/ou auprès de l’organisateur de voyages, soit par lettre recommandée, soit contre accusé de réception.
17. Procédure de conciliation
1. En cas de contestation, les parties doivent d’abord tenter de trouver un arrangement à l’amiable entre eux.
2. Si cette tentative de règlement à l’amiable n’a pas réussi dans un délai de 1 à 3 mois, chacune des parties concernées pourra s’adresser au secrétariat de la cellule conciliation de l’asbl Commission de Litiges
Voyages pour entamer une procédure de conciliation. Toutes les parties doivent marquer leur accord.
3. Le secrétariat procurera aux parties une brochure d’information, un règlement de conciliation et un 'accord de conciliation'. Dès que les parties concernées ont rempli et ont signé cet accord (en commun ou séparément), et dès que chaque partie a payé un montant de 50 euros, la procédure de conciliation sera entamée.
4. Conformément à la procédure simple décrite dans le règlement, un conciliateur impartial prendra contact avec les parties pour poursuivre une conciliation équitable entre elles.
5. L’accord éventuellement atteint sera acté dans une convention liant les parties.
Secrétariat de la Cellule conciliation: Boulevard du Roi Albert 16, 1000 Bruxelles, tél. 02/2776180, fax 02/2779100, e-mail conciliation.clv@skynet.be
18. Arbitrage ou Tribunal
1. Si aucune procédure de conciliation n’a été entamée ou si celle-ci a échouée, la partie plaignante a en principe le choix entre une procédure devant le tribunal ordinaire ou une procédure d’arbitrage devant la Commission de Litiges Voyages.
2. Pour des montants revendiqués à partir de 1.250 euros, chaque partie défenderesse dispose d’un délai de 10 jours civils pour refuser, par lettre recommandée, une procédure d’arbitrage sollicitée par la partie plaignante, le litige pourra alors être traité par le tribunal ordinaire. En dessous de 1.250 euros, seul le voyageur aura la possibilité de refuser la procédure d’arbitrage.
3. Cette procédure d’arbitrage est réglée par un règlement des litiges, et ne peut être entamée que si un règlement à l’amiable n’a pu être trouvé dans une période de 4 mois à partir de la fin (prévue) du voyage (ou éventuellement à partir de la prestation qui a donné lieu au litige). Les litiges concernant les dommages corporels ne peuvent être réglés que par les tribunaux.
4. Le collège arbitral, composé paritairement rend, conformément au règlement des litiges, une sentence contraignante et définitive. Aucun appel n’est possible.
Secrétariat du collège arbitrale et secrétariat général de la Commission de Litiges Voyages: Boulevard du Roi Albert 16, 1000 Bruxelles, tél. 02/2776215, fax 02/2779100, e-mail clv.gr@skynet.be