Terms & Conditions: Cultural Treasures: Around the World by Private Jet
PRIVATE JET OPERATOR-PARTICIPANT
CONTRACT AND TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Please read the following information carefully. In order for your
reservation to be completed, you must indicate your acceptance
of the terms of the Agreement by signing and submitting the
Reservation Form to Abercrombie & Kent USA, LLC.
CULTURAL TREASURES: AROUND THE WORLD
BY PRIVATE JET
October 12–November 3, 2019
This agreement sets forth the terms and conditions under
which ABERCROMBIE & KENT USA, LLC., 1411 OPUS PLACE,
EXECUTIVE TOWERS WEST II, DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS
60515 (hereinafter called “A&K”), agrees to provide the services
described in the brochure for Cultural Treasures: Around the
World by Private Jet, (hereinafter called the “Tour”) from October
12–November 3, 2019.
RESPONSIBILITY
A&K is the charter operator and, except as expressly provided in
this Agreement, is responsible to the passenger for contracting
for all services and accommodations offered in connection with
the Tour. However, in the absence of negligence of A&K, we are
not responsible for personal injury, property damage or other loss
caused by (a) any air carrier, hotel or other supplier of any of the
services being offered in connection with the Tour, or by (b) delays,
or defects in or failures of any aircraft, vessel, automotive vehicle,
or other means of transportation or supplier that is not under its
direct control.
CHARTER TOUR PRICE
The price of the full Tour is $129,000 per person, double
occupancy, with an additional $16,500 charge for a single room
(subject to availability). Tour prices include charter flight, all
applicable taxes and the additional services as described in the
Cultural Treasures: Around the World by Private Jet brochure.
Prices reflected in this contract are based on current taxes and
jet fuel costs. Rises in cost of tax and/or fuel could necessitate
a supplemental charge. Any tips or gratuities not specifically
mentioned as included in the total charter price will be at your
discretion. Except for “major changes,” as described below, no
refund will be made for any accommodations or services included
in the charter price which you voluntarily do not use.
RESERVATIONS AND PAYMENT
A non-refundable deposit of $15,000 per person and a signed
contract is required to secure a confirmed reservation for the
Tour. A second non-refundable deposit of $30,000 per person is
due by January 15, 2019. Final payment will be due on or before
April 15, 2019. If your reservation is made within 179 days of
departure (on or after April 15, 2019), the entire cost of the trip must
be paid at the time of confirmation. If the Tour is fully booked when
your reservation is received, your payment will be returned within
7 days, or with your authorization, we can retain the deposit and
place your name on a waiting list in case other passengers cancel
their reservations. Even if you authorize us to put your name on
a waiting list, we will notify you within 7 days that your selected
flight is fully booked.
All checks and money orders must be made payable to our
depository bank, “Shelby Financial Corporation – Abercrombie
& Kent USA, LLC, Escrow Account,” or to your travel agent,
who in turn must make a check payable to “Shelby Financial
Corporation – Abercrombie & Kent USA, LLC, Escrow Account.”
Payment may be made using any major credit card, check or wire transfer, and all payments are secured in an escrow account.
Please note: A minimum age to participate in this program
applies. Please inquire at the time of booking.
ESCROW AGREEMENT
All payments received by Abercrombie & Kent USA, LLC, for travel
services on this charter program are protected in part by a surety
trust agreement that we have obtained from Level One Bank, 32991
Hamilton Court, Farmington Hills, MI 48334. Unless you file a
claim with us, or, if we are not available, with the securer within
60 days after the completion of the charter, the securer will be
released from all liability to you under this security agreement.
Claims should be filed directly with Abercrombie & Kent USA,
LLC, and Shelby Financial Corporation, Attention: Michael Glynn,
5 Great Valley Parkway, Suite 110, Malvern, PA 19355 within 60
days after the completion of the trip. Otherwise, Shelby Financial
Corporation, Level One Bank and Abercrombie & Kent USA, LLC,
shall be released from all liability to you under this Agreement.
INSURANCE
Trip cancellation, health and accident insurance are strongly
recommended. We will send you information on Abercrombie &
Kent’s Guest Protection Program. To cover a pre-existing condition,
the insurance premium must be confirmed at the time of booking
and will be based on the initial deposit required. The balance of the
insurance premium must be paid at the time of the second deposit.
Insurance premiums and refunds are subject to the policies of the
insurance carrier.
BAGGAGE
Each participant is strictly limited to 80 lbs. of checked baggage in
a maximum of two suitcases. Small carry-ons should be limited to
one per person. Baggage, when not handled by Abercrombie & Kent
USA, LLC, and personal effects are at all times the sole responsibility
of the participant. Check with your selected airline for other baggage
restrictions applicable to your flights to join and leave the Tour.
On local charter flights during the course of this journey, various
weight restrictions apply: In Mongolia, baggage is strictly limited
to 33 lbs. per person; in Nepal and Bhutan, checked luggage is
strictly limited to 66 lbs. per person. Soft-sided luggage is strongly
recommended for local charter flights and a duffel bag for this
purpose will be provided by Abercrombie & Kent USA, LLC, for
each guest prior to departure. The remainder of guests’ luggage will
be stored by Abercrombie & Kent USA, LLC, during these program
segments.
For INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS, the air carrier’s liability is
limited to the actual value of the baggage but not more than 1,131
special drawing rights (SDR) per passenger.
CANCELLATION
Cancellations must be received in writing and will become effective
on the date of the postmark, fax or email receipt. All payments are
non-refundable. Refunds will not be made for any missed services
or missed days.
If you cancel your reservation, your right to receive a refund is
limited, per the following schedule:
CANCELLATION FEES PER PERSON
Date Amount
Before January 15, 2019 $15,000
Between January 15 and April 15, 2019 $45,000
On or after
April 16, 2019 100% of the
program price
If you cancel and provide a substitute participant for this trip, you
will receive a full refund of money paid toward the charter price less
an administrative charge of $25 within 14 days after the substitute has
paid in full. The costs for visas, commercial air tickets, and pre-tour
or post-tour independent arrangements may not be refundable.
If you paid for the Tour by credit card, you may cancel and receive a
full refund any time until you have signed an Operator Participant
Contract. Such refunds will be made within 14 days of cancellation.
The passenger shall have the right to cancel and receive a full refund
if A&K makes any of the following “major changes” in the Tour
prior to departure:
(a) A change in the departure or return date, unless the change
results from a flight delay required by the Air Carrier that does not
exceed forty-eight (48) hours, and of which A&K received less than
two (2) days’ notice.
(b) A change in the origin or destination city, unless the change
affects only the order in which cities are visited.
(c) A substitution of any hotel of lesser quality that is not named in
this contract.
(d) A price increase of more than 10 percent (10%).
Notice of any “major change” described in this paragraph will be
given within seven (7) days of learning of the change, but at least ten
(10) days prior to the scheduled departure date. Provided, however,
that if A&K first learns of a major change within ten (10) days of
the scheduled departure date, it will notify the passenger as soon
as possible. Within seven (7) days after receiving notification of
a major change, but in no event later than departure, you may
cancel your reservation and you will receive a full refund within
fourteen (14) days. If a major change occurs after the departure
of the flight which you are unwilling to accept, A&K will refund,
within fourteen (14) days after the return date named in this
agreement, that portion of your payment which applies to any
services not provided.
A&K reserves the right to cancel the Tour at any time for any
reason whatsoever, in its sole and unreviewable discretion.
Provided, however, that A&K shall have no right to cancel the
Tour less than ten (10) days before the scheduled departure except
due to circumstances that make it physically impossible for it to
operate the Tour. If a charter is canceled 10 or more days before the
schedule departure, A&K will notify you in writing within 7 days
after the cancellation, but in any event, at least 10 days before the
scheduled departure. If cancellation within 10 days of the departure
date is required because it is physically impossible to operate the
Tour, A&K will notify the passenger as soon as possible.
The passenger’s acceptance of any refund offered under this
Agreement shall constitute a waiver of any additional remedies.
A&K and the Air Carrier each assume no responsibility and shall
not be held liable for Acts of God, fire, flood, fog, smog, weather,
mechanical failures, acts of government or other civil or military
authorities, wars, civil disturbances, riots, terrorist acts, crimes,
strikes, shortages of aviation fuel, epidemics, quarantines, hazards
incident to sea, land and air travel, or any other similar occurrence
that is beyond its reasonable ability to control.
AIRCRAFT AND FLIGHTS
ICELANDAIR, Reykjavikurflugvollur, IS-101 Reykjavik, Iceland,
the Air Carrier, will be using a Boeing 757-200ER Business Jet with
50 VIP-style seats. The Air Carrier reserves the right to change the
aircraft if it becomes unserviceable with a reasonable substitute of
comparable capacity. The timetable and flight routes for the Tour are
approximate and subject to change. In addition, international flights
are subject to landing rights and other restrictions that are under
foreign government control. If a foreign government for any reason
denies landing rights, and if travel to that destination is canceled,
the passenger will receive a refund with respect to such flight.
Passengers and their personal belongings, including baggage, are
subject to search by airport authorities to ensure the safety and
security of the flight. Any passenger who, upon request, refuses to
consent to any such procedure may be refused transportation.
No individual air ticket will be issued to the travellers on the private
jet. Rather, each traveller will be listed on a master air manifest that
will be the responsibility of the Tour Director throughout the Tour.
Air Carrier’s Right to Deny Boarding. The Air Carrier shall have
the right to refuse boarding or to remove any passenger:
(a) Who appears to be intoxicated or under the influence of any
illicit drug or controlled substance;
(b) Who refuses to consent to any reasonable checks of his person
or baggage deemed by the Air Carrier or responsible airport
authorities to be in the best interest of the flight;
(c) If necessary for the reasonable safety and comfort of the other
passengers or if the passenger is creating a hazard or risk to himself
or other persons or property;
(d) Whose passport, visas, vaccination certificates and all other
required travel documents are not complete, or who has not
complied with the applicable laws, regulations, orders, demands
or travel requirements of any country or state from, through or to
which a charter flight is operated on the Tour.
Tour Itinerary. The full Tour begins in Seattle on October 12, 2019, and ends in Boston on November 3, 2019. The information
regarding the itinerary, flight segments, hotels, and ground services
provided in the Cultural Treasures: Around the World by Private Jet
brochure is hereby incorporated by reference.
Passenger’s Representations.
(a) Passenger certifies that he or she has not recently been treated
for, nor is he or she aware, of any physical or other condition or
disability that would create a hazard to him or herself or other
members of this Tour or reduce their ability to enjoy and benefit
from the sightseeing and dining program. Passenger agrees that he
or she may be removed from the Tour at his or her own expense if
not compliant with the foregoing.
(b) Passenger agrees to comply with all treaties, customs, police,
public health and other regulations including the immigration and
customs laws of each country or state from, through, or to which the
Tour is operated.
(c) Passenger accepts full responsibility for all consequences of his
or her failure to obtain passports, visas, vaccination certificates
and all other documents required for travel to destinations in the
Tour itinerary.
(d) Passenger warrants that his or her passports have a sufficient
number of blank pages (at least one per destination) to last the
duration of the itinerary as described in the Cultural Treasures:
Around the World by Private Jet brochure.
PROGRAM INCLUSIONS
Included in the quoted program price:
Aircraft: The private jet flights will be performed using a Boeing
757-200ER aircraft with 50 lie-flat, VIP-style seats from Seattle,
Washington, routing via Cold Bay, Alaska (technical stop); Osaka,
Japan; Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia; Kathmandu, Nepal; Agra, India;
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Aqaba, Jordan; Catania, Sicily;
Shannon, Ireland (technical stop); Boston, Massachusetts, USA. The
air carrier for the private jet flights will be Icelandair. Additionally,
local charter flights will be used for transportation and excursions
in Mongolia, Nepal and Bhutan.
Accommodations: Accommodations as indicated in the itinerary,
based on double occupancy. Single occupancy is available at a
supplementary cost. Single accommodations are limited on this
program. A limited number of suite upgrades are available at
additional cost at some destinations and can be purchased on a
first-come, first-served basis.
Note: A&K will assign seats on the private jet and hotel/camp
accommodations on a first-come, first-served basis at its discretion.
Visas: Concierge service to facilitate the procurement of required visas. Meals: All meals, beginning with dinner in Seattle on October 12 and ending with lunch onboard the private jet on November 3, 2019.
Beverages: Bottled water at all meals and on excursions. Beer and wine at all lunches and dinners where available. Full bar service on private jet flights and at scheduled cocktail events.
Private transfers: Transfer on arrival to join the trip in Seattle is included, regardless of the day of arrival.
Additional inclusions: A&K’s Travelling Bell Boy Service is provided; however, because of security regulations, this service may be limited at airports, rail stations and points of embarkation for cruises. A&K’s Traveller’s Valet includes laundry service for ten (10) pieces; dry cleaning is not included.
Services: Services of professional A&K Tour Director, Tour Managers, Luggage Manager and a Physician throughout the itinerary; local guides are provided in each destination.
Hotel and airport taxes.
Internet access: Internet access will be limited in some destinations; where available, complimentary Internet access is included.
Entrance fees: During all sightseeing tours.
Gratuities: All gratuities, including those for your professional A&K Tour Director/Managers and Luggage Manager.
Not included in the quoted program price:
A&K’s Guest Protection Program; airfares to join/leave the program; additional or alternative sightseeing not included in the itinerary; excess baggage charges; personal expenses such as costs to obtain passports and visas which are not included in the Tour cost; special assistance; meals other than specified in the itinerary; premium liquor except on the private jet and during special events; beverages, other than those with group meals; personal laundry (except for A&K’s Traveller’s Valet); and communication charges. Itinerary, accommodations and arranged sightseeing are subject to change at any time due to unforeseen circumstances or circumstances beyond A&K’s control. Every effort will be made to operate the Tour as planned.
PRICES AND ARRANGEMENTS
The quoted Tour price includes planning, handling and operational charges, and is based on current rates of exchange, tariffs and taxes as of May 2018. Abercrombie & Kent USA, LLC, reserves the right to increase Tour price to cover increased costs, fuel surcharges, tariffs and taxes after brochure is published, and to reflect fluctuations in foreign exchange markets. Marco Polo Club discount is not applicable to this program.
Abercrombie & Kent USA, LLC, also reserves the right to change the aircraft if it becomes unserviceable with a reasonable substitute of comparable capacity, withdraw a Tour or any part of it, to make such alterations in the itinerary, to change the maximum number of passengers, or with the Tour inclusions as it deems necessary or desirable and to pass on to Tour members any expenditures or losses caused by delays or events beyond its control. Minimum age for participation applies. Please inquire at the time of booking.
Visa Documents/Entry Permits: Tour visas and/or entry permits will be required by U.S. passport holders for Nepal, Bhutan, India and Jordan. Tourist visas for entry into India and Jordan should be obtained prior to your departure. Tour visas and/or entry permits for Nepal and Bhutan will be obtained on your behalf by A&K. At the time of publication, visas are not required for U.S. passport holders for any other destination on this itinerary. A&K provides a visa processing concierge service; information and instructions for the procurement of required visas to India and Jordan will be provided in your pre-tour documentation. Our service does not guarantee the issuance of visas or passports. Officials may request additional documentation and, in declining to issue a passport or visa, such officials may not disclose their reasoning. Failure to obtain visas and/ or entry permits does not negate the terms and conditions. Any extra costs for rerouting participants without visas and/or entry permits will be the responsibility of the participant.
Health Requirements: This is an active program, which requires you to make a realistic assessment of your health. All participants are expected to be in active good health, to enjoy travelling as part of a group, and to be ready to experience cultural differences with grace. Walking and climbing stairs are required in many hotels and airports, to board the aircraft, and as part of many excursions. Prior to travelling, we highly recommend visiting your personal physician for a check-up, so that you may discuss your ability to participate in this type of journey. Proof of yellow fever inoculation is required only if travelling from an endemic area. For the latest recommendations on specific health precautions for the areas you will visit, consult your physician and the Centers for Disease Control. Any physical condition requiring special attention, diet, or treatment should be reported in writing when the reservation is made. We will make reasonable efforts to accommodate participants with special needs; however, we cannot accommodate wheelchairs. If you require a slower pace, extra assistance, or the use of a cane or walking stick, arrangements will be made for private touring at each destination, if necessary, at the discretion of our Tour staff. Any extra cost for such arrangements will be the responsibility of the participant. If you would like to forego some of the scheduled sightseeing to rejuvenate and relax, please feel free to do so at any time.
PHOTOGRAPHY DURING TRAVEL
Abercrombie & Kent reserves the right to take photographs and video during the operation of any program or part thereof and to use them for promotional purposes. By booking a reservation with A&K, program members agree to allow their images to be used in such photographs and video. Program members who prefer that their images not be used are asked to identify themselves to their Tour Director at the beginning of their program.
LIMITS ON ABERCROMBIE & KENT’S RESPONSIBILITY
Abercrombie & Kent USA, LLC, its employees, shareholders, officers, directors, successors, agents and assigns (collectively A&K), does not own or operate any entity which is to or does provide goods or services for your trip. It purchases transportation (by aircraft, coach, train, vessel or otherwise), hotel and other lodging accommodations, restaurant, ground handling and other services from various independent suppliers (including from time to time other affiliated Abercrombie & Kent companies). All such persons and entities are independent contractors. As a result, A&K is not liable for any negligent or willful act of any such person or entity or of any third person.
In addition and without limitation, A&K is not responsible for any injury, financial or physical loss, death, inconvenience, delay or damage to personal property in connection with the provision of any goods or services whether resulting from but not limited to acts of God or force majeure, illness, disease, acts of war, civil unrest, insurrection or revolt, animals, strikes or other labor activities, criminal or terrorist activities of any kind, overbooking or downgrading of services, food poisoning, mechanical or other failure of aircraft or other means of transportation, or for failure of any transportation mechanism to arrive or depart on time. There are many inherent risks in adventure travel of the type involved here, which can lead to illness, injury, or even death. These risks are increased by the fact that these trips take place in remote locations, far from medical facilities. Guest assumes all such risks associated with participating in this trip.
TRAVEL ADVISORIES
It is the responsibility of the traveller to become informed about the most current travel advisories by referring to the U.S. State Department’s travel website at travel.state.gov or by phone at 888 407 4747. In the event of an active State Department Travel Advisory against travel to the specific destination location(s) of the trip, should the guest still choose to travel, notwithstanding any travel advisory, the guest assumes all risk of personal injury, death or property damage that may arise out of the events like those advised or warned against.
ARBITRATION AGREEMENT
Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms and Conditions, to the Limits on Abercrombie & Kent’s Responsibility clause, to any A&K brochure, to any information regarding any A&K trip, service or package, or to any A&K-related trip, activity, service or package, shall be submitted exclusively to and resolved in binding arbitration in Chicago, Illinois under the CPR International Non-administered Arbitration Rules (cpradr.org/Resources/ALLCPRArticles/tabid/265/ID/610/2007- CPR-Rules-for-Non-Administered-Arbitration-of-International- Disputes.aspx), before a single arbitrator appointed by CPR. Any party or their representative may appear for the arbitration by telephone or video conference. Each party shall bear its own fees, costs and expenses and an equal share of any arbitrator and administrative fees.
GUEST’S REPRESENTATIONS
The guest represents that neither he nor she nor anyone travelling with him or her has any physical or other condition or disability that could create a hazard to him or herself or other members of the Tour.
A&K reserves the right to decline to accept anyone on a trip, and to remove from the trip, at his or her sole expense, anyone whose condition is such that he or she could create a hazard to himself or herself or others, or otherwise impact the enjoyment of other guests on the trip. Additional guest assistance is available at a supplemental cost.
AIR TRANSPORTATION TO SEATTLE AND FROM BOSTON
Air transportation to Seattle and from Boston is not included in the Tour price. Upon request we will arrange the best-priced airfare available in the class category you request at the time of your booking. Please note that certain airfares are subject to a service fee. Should you cancel or change your air reservation before or after your departure, cancellation penalties may apply. Air reservations will not be confirmed until a passport copy is received.
ALL AIRFARES AND CONDITIONS THEREOF ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Airlines concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time guests are not on board their planes or conveyances. These programs may use the services of any IATA carrier.
International air carriers are subject to international air conventions limiting their liability. The limitations of liability are contained on the reverse side of the airline ticket and form part of the terms and conditions of this package. The passage contract in use by these companies, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the companies and the purchaser of these travel programs and/or passage. A&K reserves the right to substitute, without giving reason, another one or more aircraft of suitable standard and configuration for the aircraft operated.
ANY PAYMENT TO ABERCROMBIE & KENT CONSTITUTES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET OUT HEREIN, WHICH MUST BE CONFIRMED BY SIGNATURE ON THE OPERATOR-PARTICIPANT CONTRACT THAT WILL BE SENT TO YOU UPON CONFIRMATION OF YOUR RESERVATION. ONE NAME: ONE UNPARALLELED STANDARD WORLDWIDE
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