The Package Travel Regulations 1992 have positively changed vacationing for UK residents. Since it was enforced, holidaymakers have been able to book inclusive holidays abroad with greater confidence. Travel companies are required to provide a minimal level of care to you as consumers, and any unfortunate accidents and/or illnesses on holiday may result in the travel company being held liable to pay compensation.
The rules regarding a package holiday's existence under the package travel regulations are very simple. For your holiday to be categorised as a package holiday, the below requirements must be met:
? Your tickets must have been offered in the UK and, in addition, they must be sold with an inclusive charge
? The package must consist of a minimum of two of the following services; Transport, Accommodation, tourist services
? The package holiday must be over twenty-four hours or consist of overnight accommodation
If, through no fault of your own, you are unfortunate enough to become ill with food poisoning, or are injured, whilst on your package holiday, then you may be eligible to claim compensation. The Act that regulates holiday packages ensures that when booking in the UK, tour operators, who supervise the holiday, arrange for a sensible standard of care to the consumer. Furthermore, if your holiday is disrupted, for example by building work, resulting in an absence of the facilities for which you paid, then you may also be entitled to claim.
There are applicable time constraints for claiming compensation, which are dependent upon the country and situations that surround an accident or illness incurred on a package holiday. Within England and Wales, there is a limit of 3 years after the accident or illness in which to initiate court proceedings, unless you are below the age of eighteen or have certain mental disabilities. If an incident occurred whilst on an aircraft or cruise ship, this time limit is reduced to 2 years. For the majority of claims overseas, the limit is usually the smallest period of time, for example in Spain, where holidaymakers have one year in which to initiate court proceedings.
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