Booking Terms and Conditions

The purchase of your travel booking constitutes a contractual agreement between the traveler(s), customer(s), and/or purchaser(s) (collectively as "You" and "Traveler"), and Z Travel LLC ("Z Travel", "We", "Us") pursuant to the following terms and conditions ("Terms", "Agreement"):

TRAVEL AGENT

Z Travel acts as a travel agent only. We sell various travel-related products on behalf of numerous transport and accommodation service providers, including, but not limited to, airlines, coach, rail, cruise line operators, and hotels. Z Travel does not own, operate, manage, or control these independent suppliers of services and is not liable for their acts or omissions. Z Travel's obligations to you are to make travel bookings on your behalf and to arrange relevant contracts between you and the travel service providers. We have no responsibility for these services, nor do we have the authority to make any warranty or representation regarding their standard. Requests cannot be guaranteed. All bookings are subject to the terms and conditions and limitations of liability imposed by these travel service providers. You understand that your legal recourse is against the specific provider, not Z Travel. Conditions can change rapidly in a country at any time. It is your responsibility to check the USA Government Travel advisories for your intended destination at Travel (state.gov).

BAGGAGE FEES

Additional fees for baggage may apply.

IMPORTANT CONDITIONS

Prices are subject to increase prior to the time you make full payment. Prices are not subject to increase after you make full payment, except for charges resulting from increases in government-imposed taxes or fees. By purchasing with Z Travel, you expressly acknowledge your acceptance of these conditions (i.e., increases before full payment and increases attributable to government-imposed taxes or fees after full payment will be your responsibility) applicable to your purchase.

CANCELLATION

Please be aware that most travel bookings are non-refundable and cancelled bookings will incur charges. These charges can be up to 100% of the cost of the booking, regardless of whether travel has commenced. Where we incur any liability for a cancellation fee or charge for any booking that you cancel, you agree to indemnify us for the amount of that fee or charge.

DEPOSIT AND FINAL PAYMENT

You will be required to pay a minimum deposit of USD $150 per person when booking. The service provider may require further deposits. All deposits are non-refundable. Final payment is required no less than 60 days prior to departure unless otherwise stated. Some airfares or services must be paid in full at the time of booking. Z Travel accepts cash, ACH payments, debit card, or credit cards. We do not accept checks. Should you wish us to charge your credit card, we may require you to read and sign a credit card charge form.

In addition, Z Travel has the right to request a non-refundable consulting deposit of USD $150 per person to start the planning process for certain multi-city itineraries based upon complexity. You will have 30 days from the initial payment to apply the non-refundable consulting deposit to a confirmed itinerary.

CHANGE FEES

Once a travel booking has been confirmed and deposit(s) and/or full payment received, Z Travel reserves the right to charge a $50 non-refundable change fee ("Change Fee") for date changes made at your request for each adult travel booking changed. This Change Fee is in addition to any change fees charged by the travel service provider(s).

CREDIT CARD TRANSACTIONS

If for any reason, any travel service provider is unable to provide the services for which you have contracted, your remedy lies against the provider, and not against Z Travel, and in the event that payment has been made to Z Travel by credit card, you agree that you will not seek to charge back your payment to Z Travel. If the credit card is passed through to the travel service provider and you seek to chargeback your payment from the provider, you agree to be held liable and indemnify Z Travel against this chargeback from the provider, including without limitation any air debit memos charged to Z Travel. If Z Travel incurs any costs, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees to recover any payments charged back by your credit card company, you agree that you will be liable for these costs. If the credit card is declined, you guarantee that you will settle any amounts owing to Z Travel via money order or cash immediately.

ADDITIONAL FEES

Additional taxes and surcharges that cannot be pre-collected may be charged locally by car rental agencies, hotels, or other suppliers. Most properties and vehicle rental/leasing companies require a credit card imprint at check-in.

RESPONSIBILITY

We always do our best to make sure your travel arrangements are satisfactory. However, Z Travel and its agents do not own or operate any entity that provides goods and services for your travel, including without limitation lodging facilities, airline, vessel, motor coach, or other transportation companies, guides or guide services, local ground operators, providers, or organizers of optional excursions, food service providers, etc. All such persons and entities are independent contractors and are in no way affiliated to Z Travel.

LIABILITY

Z Travel is not liable for any negligent or willful act or failure to act of any travel service provider or of any third party. In addition and without limitation, Z Travel is not responsible for any injury, loss, death, inconvenience, delay, or damage to person or 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 or civil unrest, insurrection or revolt, animals, strikes or other labor activities, criminal or terrorist activities of any kind, overbooking or downgrading of accommodations, mechanical or other failure of airplanes or other means of transportation, or any failure of any transportation mechanism to arrive or depart on time. Also be advised that certain foreign facilities or amenities, such as air-conditioning systems in public places, hotels, and motor coaches may not be up to U.S. standards. If due to weather, flight schedules, or other uncontrollable factors you are required to spend additional night(s), you will be responsible for your own hotel, transfers, and meal costs. Baggage is entirely at owner's risk. Under circumstances where liability cannot be excluded, such liability is limited to the value of the purchased travel arrangements. You specifically agree that Z Travel is not liable for any consequential loss or damage.

PASSPORTS

All individuals departing from the United States of America must be in possession of a valid passport. Please check that your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended travel time. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have valid travel documentation, including but not limited to passports and visas, which meet the requirements of immigration and other government authorities at every destination. You are responsible for confirming with the United States Department of State or the representative government agency of the country to which you are traveling to confirm the requirements for visas and/or other requirements for admission to your destination. Any fines, penalties, payments, or expenditures incurred as a result of such documents not meeting the requirements of those authorities will be your sole responsibility.

REAL ID

Beginning May 3, 2023, if you plan to use your state-issued ID or license to fly within the U.S., it is your responsibility to make sure it is REAL ID compliant. If you are not sure if your ID complies, please check with our local state department of motor vehicles or visit www.tsa.gov/real-id.

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS

Travel documents include, without limitation, airline tickets, hotel vouchers, tour vouchers, or any other document (whether in electronic form or otherwise) used to confirm an arrangement with a service provider. Travel documents may be subject to certain conditions and/or restrictions such as, but not limited to, being non-refundable, non-date-changeable, and subject to cancellation and/or amendment fees. Travel documents cannot be transferred to another person to use. All airline tickets must be issued in the name of the passport/photo identity holder. An incorrect name on a booking may result in an inability to use that booking and the booking being cancelled. Any errors in names, dates, and timings may result in an inability to use that booking and the booking being cancelled. Any errors in names, dates, and timings on your documentation will be your responsibility if we are not advised at the time of booking. Please confirm the following upon receipt of your booking information.

HEALTH AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

It is your responsibility to ensure you are aware of any health requirements, health advisories, or health travel restrictions applicable to your travel destinations and to ensure that you carry all necessary vaccination documentation. Z Travel is not responsible for providing you with this information. Travel carriers and local authorities at travel destinations may require specific testing prior to boarding and/or upon arrival at your destination, including, but not limited to, a temperature check as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. You may be denied entry onto your carrier and/or entry upon arrival at your destination or be required to self-quarantine at your destination and upon your return to the United States. You must comply with local government regulations. Additional costs are your responsibility. Check with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention for current information prior to and during your travel. www.cdc.gov

FLIGHT CONFIRMATION

We strongly suggest that clients reconfirm exact flight times with the carrier at least 24 hours prior to departure. Air travelers are required to check in at least 2 hours prior to departure time for domestic flights and 3 hours for international flights and must report to the gate at least 30 minutes prior to departure time. Failure to comply may result in the loss of the seat to another passenger.

INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS

Some countries require insecticide spraying of aircraft prior to a flight or while you are on the aircraft. Federal law requires that we refer you to the Department of Transport disinfection website. (www.transportation.gov/airconsumer/spray).

REFUSAL OF SERVICE

Service providers reserve the right to refuse service to travelers at their sole discretion, including, without limitation, if the traveler: (i) Lacks proper documentation for the country of destination; (ii) Has a contagious disease; (iii) Is under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or narcotics; and/or (iv) Manifests disruptive and/or unruly behavior. Z Travel assumes no liability for the acts of the service provider in refusing service.

PRIVACY POLICY

Z Travel is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of your personal information. Visit our Privacy Policy page for details.

ELECTRONIC OR HANDWRITTEN SIGNATURE

Both parties agree that you may acknowledge and agree to these Terms: (i) electronically; (ii) by handwritten signature; (iii) by any other electronic means, including, without limitation, via email acceptance of these Terms; or (iv) by your implied consent deemed via your actions, which shall include without limitation the payment of the invoice and/or your use of the services provided by Z Travel or any other travel supplier related to your booking. All such means will be deemed to constitute effective acknowledgement and execution of this Agreement and shall be sufficient to bind the parties to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

GOVERNING LAW

The construction, validity, and performance of these Terms and any disputes between the parties shall be governed by and construed according to the laws of the State of Kansas, without giving effect to its conflict of law principles, and any federal laws applicable therein. Both parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Kansas with respect to any legal proceedings relating to these Terms.

These Terms were last updated 21 March 2023.