Terms and Conditions

TROPICAL ESCAPES DESTINATION WEDDINGS AND TRAVEL INC.

Terms and Conditions – Please read this as it constitutes part of your contract for travel arrangements services. 

Tropical Escapes Destination Weddings and Travel Inc. and www.tropicalescapes.ca are herein referred to as “Tropical Escapes Destination Weddings and Travel Inc.”, “TEDWT”, “Agency”,  “We”, “Us”, and “Our”.

Booking Passenger is herein referred to as “Booking Passenger”, “Passenger”, “Traveler”, and “You”.

Please thoroughly review these Terms and Conditions of Tropical Escapes Destination Weddings and Travel Inc. The Booking Passenger(s) of this notice will be the only recipient of the booking receipt, invoice and terms and conditions. It is the sole responsibility of the Booking Passenger(s) to inform all other Passengers traveling together or sharing the room of the contents of these Terms and Conditions. The Booking Passenger(s), by accepting this receipt and making payment to TEDWT, accepts all financial responsibility and acknowledges that they have been advised of, reviewed, and hereby accept these Terms and Conditions and contract for travel related services. You acknowledge and agree that we may change these Terms and Conditions from time to time and that those changes become effective immediately.  You agree to be bound by the Terms and Conditions that are in effect at the time of your travel or cancellation, whichever applies. You agree that it is your responsibility to be familiar with these Terms and Conditions and to check back from time to time for any changes.

COVID-19 Release: The client expressly acknowledges that naturally occurring diseases and viruses (including, but not limited to, the currently widespread COVID-19) may be present and actively occurring in all environments in which your vacation will take place. You acknowledge the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization. You acknowledge that COVID-19 has made travel uncertain due to government closures and travel restrictions. COVID-19 is extremely contagious and is believed to spread mainly from person-to-person contact (however the exact method of spread remains unknown). You also understand that if you are older or have underlying conditions, you may be more prone to serious infection and death due to COVID-19.  As a result of the highly infectious nature of this disease, federal, state, and local governments and federal and state health agencies recommend social distancing, wearing of PPE (including masks), and have, in many locations, prohibited the congregation of groups of people.  You acknowledge that exposure to such viruses or disease is an inherent risk of traveling, that cannot be controlled or eliminated by TEDWT.

By making a booking at this time, you acknowledge the highly contagious nature of COVID-19 and voluntarily assume the risk for yourself and any minors traveling with you, that you or they may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 by traveling and that such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, and death. You acknowledge that due to the uncertainty of travel at this time, your trip may be postponed or cancelled or changes may be made to itineraries due to closures of certain sites or activities, for which there may be no refund. You understand that you may become sick before the trip and may not be able to travel and such cancellation will be subject to suppliers cancellation terms. You also acknowledge that you may become sick during the trip and that your travel plans may change, for which we will not be liable.

You understand the description of the risks due to COVID-19 is not complete and that unknown or unanticipated risks may result in injury, illness, death or any other loss. You agree that having considered these risks, you, for yourself,  and any minors traveling with you, desire to book travel at this time and that you freely and voluntarily assume complete personal responsibility for the risk of exposure, illness, death, delay, postponement, change, and cancellation due to COVID-19, for yourself and any minors traveling with you, even if such injuries or losses occur in a manner that is not foreseeable at the time the booking is made.

You agree that due to uncertainty caused by COVID 19, TEDWT has strongly encouraged the purchase of travel protection coverage including cancel for any reason coverage, and that should you fail to purchase travel protection coverage, TEDWT shall not be liable to any losses howsoever arising.

You, for yourself, and any minors traveling with you, and on behalf of my and their heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS TEDWT, its officers, agents, and/or employees, suppliers,  and other participants (RELEASEES), from any and all claims, demands, losses, and liability arising out of or related to any POSTPONEMENT, CANCELLATION, CHANGES, INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH OR ANY OTHER LOSS you may suffer due to exposure, infection, spread, closure, and travel restrictions related to COVID- 19, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

DISCLAIMER:  Tropical Escapes Destination Weddings and Travel Inc. is acting as a mere agent for suppliers in selling travel-related services, or in accepting reservations or bookings for services that are not directly owned or operated by this travel agency (such as but not limited to air and ground transportation, hotel accommodations, meals, tours, cruises). TEDWT is an independent contractor and is not an employee, agent, or representative of any of these suppliers. All suppliers are independent contractors and are not agents or employees or representatives of TEDWT. All travel services arranged by TEDWT are subject to any and all applicable laws, regulations, tariffs, and the terms and conditions of any agreement with a supplier. TEDWT shall not be responsible for breach of contract or any intentional or careless actions or omissions on part of such suppliers, which result in any loss, damage, delay, or injury to the Passenger(s). TEDWT is not responsible for any default by our suppliers. TEDWT shall not be responsible for failure to perform any obligation of this contract due to unforeseen circumstances or causes beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God (Force Majeure), war, riot, acts of civil/military authorities, social or labor unrest, mechanical or construction failures or difficulties, climatic conditions, criminal acts, fire, floods, disease, epidemics, pandemic, labor strikes or any other actions, omissions or conditions outside the agency’s control and disclaims all responsibility or liability for loss, damage or injury. TEDWT will not be held responsible for any damages, injuries or dealth cause by the passenger under the influence of drugs or alcohol and you take full responsiblity for your personal actions while traveling.

PASSPORTS: Everyone, including children and infants, must have a valid passport to travel internationally. Failure to comply will result in denial of boarding, no refund, no exceptions. TEDWT is not responsible for passports in any way. Passports are required to be valid for at least 6 months from your return date. Many countries require that your passport has at least two completely blank pages to be valid and be in perfect condition free from rips, bent pages and water damage.

The rates we provide are for passengers carrying a Canadian passport. Hotels reserve the right to change the rates for passengers booking a Canadian rate but checking in with a non-Canadian passport. Citizens of other countries require a valid passport and may also require additional documents. Such persons should contact consulates of countries to be visited and obtain proper documents before departure. The possession of required and valid passport and visas is the sole responsibility of the passenger(s).

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS:  Passenger(s) assumes sole responsibility to independently confirm all documentation requirements for all passport, visa, vaccination, or other entry and/or travel requirements of each destination. Passenger(s) assumes sole responsibility for, and hereby releases TEDWT from any claims or responsibility for any and all damages incurred as a result of Passenger’s failure to comply with applicable documentation requirements, including but not limited the requirement that all Passengers procure, and have on their person the proper travel documents at all times. TEDWT recommends the Passengers consult with the appropriate domestic and foreign governmental agencies for the current document requirements.  By agreeing to TEDWT terms & conditions, you are authorizing TEDWT and its agents to accept the passenger contract and all terms associated with your reservation as received by TEDWT.

It is your sole responsibility to secure and/or pay for any and all visas, reciprocity fees, affidavits, immunizations, covid-19 PCR test, etc. that are required to be permitted entry into each destination. In some countries you may be subject to entry (reciprocity) fees and/or departure taxes/ exit fees which will be collected at the airports upon entry/departure by local government authorities.  Please note that entry to any country may be refused even if the required information and travel documents are complete or if Passenger(s) have a criminal history. TEDWT is not responsible for you being refused entry in any way.

BOOKING ACCURACY/LEGAL NAMES:  Passenger(s) is required to verify the accuracy of each legal passport first, middle & last names and date of birth listed on the invoice and travel documents. It is mandatory that passenger names be identical to the names as they appear on passports, booking and travel documents. Penalties associated with name changes are the sole responsibility of the passenger(s). Passenger(s) is required to immediately review all aspects of their booking to verify (but not limited to): passenger names, mailing address, email address, telephone number, date of birth, pricing, airfare, arrival/departure airports, accommodations, and organized activities on your booking receipt. Please notify TEDWT within 24 hours of deposit if any omissions and/or corrections are needed regarding the booking details. Passenger(s) voluntarily assumes full & sole responsibility for any and all risks and/or costs involved with failure to report such errors and/or omissions within 24 hours of booking.

PAYMENTS: TEDWT holds reservations until the deposit due date. If deposit/payment is not received by TEDWT on or before the deposit due date, reservations are automatically cancelled and prices are subject to change. Failure to remit final payments on or before the final payment date will automatically put your booking at risk of cancellation. Please contact us immediately, and in advance of your payment due date, if you will be unable to meet this obligation. Without limitation, Passenger(s) voluntarily holds TEDWT harmless for cancellation of any booking for either late payment or declination of a credit card. Payments are processed directly to the suppliers systems, and only accepted by major credit cards; including Visa, Mastercard, American Express. Payments are never automatic and must be pre-authorized by passenger.

Passenger(s) must provide to us a signed credit card charge authorization agreement for your trip.  Your authorization is a binding agreement for us to charge your card and as such you waive any right to chargeback in the case of cancellation for any cause (excepting fraud), including a Force Majeure event, as defined herein, and agree to refund policies and procedures as outlined in these Terms and Conditions. In the event any Passenger(s) attempts to chargeback, reverse, or recollect a trip payment already made without the authorization of TEDWT, we reserve the right to collect all additional costs, fees and expenses associated with such chargeback, reversal or recollection, including, without limitation, attorney fees.

PRICING: Prices and availability quoted by TEDWT are not guaranteed and subject to change without notice until deposit is fully paid. Passenger(s) agrees that TEDWT is not responsible for any errors or omissions in any quotes, advertisements, including on our website, resulting in inventory, content, or pricing discrepancies nor is TEDWT responsible for any errors or omissions that may occur as a result of incorrect information from third parties or suppliers. Suppliers reserve the right not to honor any published prices that it determines were erroneous due to electronic, printing, or clerical error. You acknowledge this right and agree to hold TEDWT harmless for any actions or damages arising from supplier pricing. TEDWT reserves the right to charge Passenger(s) for any increase in taxes, fees or surcharges (i.e. fuel). Passenger(s) acknowledge this right and agree to pay any such additional taxes, fees, and surcharges.

CHANGE OR REVISION POLICIES:  Any change made to a reservation will incur a non-refundable $50 per person, per change fee in addition to any increase in trip cost.  All change requests must be in writing and sent to your TEDWT agent by email. Your revision will be confirmed via email if and when it is processed. Changes to any portion of the travel arrangement are based on availability, subject to supplier approval and are not guaranteed. Changes made after final payment has been paid are subject to Cancellation Policies.

CANCELLATION POLICIES: All suppliers have their own cancellation policies, which apply to your booking. Should a cancellation become necessary, please inform your TEDWT agent immediately in writing by email and request a written confirmation of your cancellation.  If you are entitled to a refund, please note that the supplier is responsible for this refund, not TEDWT.  Generally, flight tickets, hotel reservation and other items provided for the travel cannot be refunded. We are not responsible for a supplier’s failure to pay a refund.

REFUND POLICY: All deposits and payments made to or through TEDWT are non-refundable. TEDWT is required to pay all suppliers well in advance of your trip date. Because we strictly adhere to our cancellation and refund policy Travel Protection is strongly encouraged. If Travel Protection has been declined, there are no refunds for changes or cancellations and TEDWT will have no further liability to you. If Travel Protection has been purchased, refunds are subject to the insurance policy and subject to a non-refundable $100 per person fee imposed by TEDWT.

TRAVEL PROTECTION: Travel Protection is strongly recommended. As your travel agent, we have a professional responsibility to recommend the purchase of Travel Protection to protect both you and your vacation. Such a plan, at a minimum, should cover Trip Cancellation or Interruption, Cancel for Any Reason, Medical Expense, Emergency Evacuation/Repatriation, and Baggage. Travel Protection plans can help protect you in the event of loss of non-refundable trip deposits and payments that result from cancellation or trip interruption (due to a covered reason such as injury or illness before or during the trip) and can also help with reimbursement for medical emergency costs (including very costly medical evacuation costs), missed connections and baggage loss. While we may be able to offer some coverage through the tour operator/supplier we use to book your trip, there are other third-party insurance providers for you to consult with.  This responsibility rests solely with each Passenger and we advise you to do your research and find coverage that best fits your individual needs. TEDWT is limited to advising you of the need for such coverage and is not qualified to answer technical questions about the benefits, exclusions, and conditions of travel protection plans. DP cannot evaluate the adequacy of the prospective insured’s existing insurance coverage. If you have any questions about your Travel Protection, please call your insurer or insurance agent or broker. All claims must be filed with the insurance provider by you and are reviewed, accepted or declined at the sole decision and discretion of the insurance provider and not TEDWT.

Certain countries have a requirement for foreign visitors to have valid medical insurance on entry. TEDWT cannot be held responsible for denied entry if any Passenger(s) is unable to provide details to authorities of insurance or denial of entry for any reason. Declining travel protection plan coverage could result in the loss of your travel cost and/or require more money to correct the situation. You also acknowledge that without this coverage, there may be no way to recoup any losses, costs or expenses incurred. If you choose to travel without adequate coverage, we will not be liable for any of your losses howsoever arising, for which travel protection plan coverage would otherwise have been available.

FORCE MAJEURE: TEDWT shall not be responsible for, and shall make no refund for, events beyond its control, such as, without limitation, acts of God, strikes, acts of war, terrorism or civil disturbance, government restrictions, changes of schedules or operational decisions of air carriers, terrorist activity or the threat thereof, industrial action, natural or nuclear activity, epidemic, pandemic, illness, physical injury, quarantine, medical or customs or immigration regulation, delay, or cancellation, adverse weather conditions, fire, or for acts or omission of Third Parties or other parties not under the control of TEDWT and all similar events outside our control.

TRAVEL ALERTS: It is each Passengers’ responsibility to educate themselves on current travel alerts, advisories, requirements and restrictions by visiting https://travel.gc.ca/
This site are owned and operated by third parties who may alter the URL at any time without notice.

By offering travel to any particular destination, we do not represent that travel in such destination is safe or without risk. Should you choose to travel to a country that has been issued a travel warning or advisory, TEDWT will not be liable for damages or losses that result from travel to such destinations.

It is essential that you see your physician before booking your trip and before traveling to make sure that you have taken all necessary health precautions. Some vaccinations require more than one visit with a period of weeks between injections. You should visit your physician at least 6 weeks before departure. For up-to-date medical advice we strongly recommend that you visit https://www.canada.ca/en/services/health.html. TEDWT reserves the right to request health information prior to departure and to preclude any guest that in its sole discretion presents a health risk to themselves or others.

RISKS: Passenger(s) acknowledges that travel to any location includes certain risks, dangers, and perils (the “Risks”), including without limitation exposure to bad weather, diseases, viruses, illnesses, injury or other conditions which may exist while traveling or in travel destinations. You are voluntarily participating in these activities with the knowledge that there are significant dangers involved, and you hereby agree to accept any and all risks. Such Risks are unavoidable, and TEDWT disclaims any and all liability for harm to passenger related to such Risks. Passenger(s) agrees to waive any claims against TEDWT for the Risks, and to hold harmless, defend and indemnify (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) TEDWT for any claims or liabilities arising from or related to such Risks, to the fullest extent permitted by law. This release of liability and assumption of risk agreement is entered into on behalf of you and all members of your family and party, also including minors. This agreement also binds your heirs, legal representatives and assigns.

AIRFARE: Airline tickets are highly restrictive, non-refundable, and non-transferable. Modification of passenger names, dates, times, routings, or departure/arrival airports is at the sole discretion of the airline and, if permitted, will likely be subject to a substantial change fee.  Passenger(s) is responsible for any such fees.  With regard to the purchase of air tickets, TEDWT acts simply as an intermediary between you and the airline.  Once you book a reservation, your credit card or debit card will be charged for the amount shown – regardless of whether or not the reservation is used. Credit will not be given for any unused airline tickets and cannot be used toward any future bookings.

All tickets will be issued for economy class unless otherwise specified.  All travel will be round-trip unless otherwise specified.  Seat assignments are subject to the airline’s policies and may not be able to be made until you are at the airport on the day of departure.  Airline tickets booked through TEDWT may not be eligible to earn frequent flyer miles. You agree to confirm all bookings with the airline prior to the stated date of departure (TEDWT recommends confirming 72 hours and 24 hours prior).

TEDWT’s responsibilities in respect to air travel are limited by the relevant airline’s conditions of carriage.  The airline fulfilling your contract for carriage may change from the airline mentioned by TEDWT. TEDWT is not able to specify the type of aircraft to be used by any airline. If an airline cancels or delays a flight, you must work directly with the airline to ensure you arrive at your destination on or ahead of time. TEDWT will not provide any refund for trips missed, in part or full.

Where a ticket is purchased and used in violation of the airline’s rules, TEDWT and the applicable air carrier have the right in their sole discretion to take all actions permitted by law. Please review the airline’s policy located on their website.

Each airline has its own policy regarding luggage. We recommend that you check with your airline ahead of time for any weight restrictions and additional charges relating to checked baggage. Luggage fees are not included with your travel package. You will be responsible for paying to the airline any additional charges for checked overweight baggage, including, but not limited to, golf bags and oversized luggage.  If you exceed the weight limit set by your airline, and excess weight is permitted, you must pay a supplement directly to the airline at the airport.

The airline is liable to you for the baggage you entrust to it only for the compensation contemplated in the international conventions and relevant statutes.  In the event of damage, late forwarding, theft or loss of luggage, you should contact the airline and declare the damage, absence or loss of your personal effects before leaving the airport, and then submit a declaration, attaching the originals of the following documents: the travel ticket, the baggage check-in slip, and the declaration.  TEDWT strongly recommends that you obtain a Travel Protection policy covering the value of your items.

TEDWT is in no way liable for damages arising from or related to any airline timetable changes, delays, cancellations, missed connections, mechanical problems, inclement weather, seating assignments, lost/delayed baggage, screening and security delays, refused boarding, failure to check-in properly or failure to provide acceptable identification.

Accommodation classifications – The number of stars attributed to the hotels and other providers of accommodations quoted by TEDWT correspond to a classification established as a point of reference in accordance with local standards in the host country. Please be advised that accommodations and the “star” designations may vary from country to country.  The comments we make in our descriptions are based on our knowledge of the establishments and the comments we have received from customers. TEDWT makes no guarantee about the suitability or availability of accommodations, and if the particular accommodations sought are unavailable, we will do our best to reserve comparable accommodations, if possible.  However, you would bear any additional costs for upgrading the room or property.  We reserve the right, for technical reasons, in cases of force majeure or actions by third parties, to replace the planned hotel with accommodation of the same category offering equivalent services.  This would only be in exceptional circumstances and in such case we will inform you as soon as we are aware of this necessity.

Taking possession of and vacating your room – Policies regarding taking possession of and vacating rooms often vary by hotel and/or country, so it is your responsibility to check with the hotel ahead of time to verify the relevant policies and times.  TEDWT is not responsible for any charges and damages resulting from your failure to timely take possession or vacate your room. On average a typical check in time is 3pm and check out time is 12pm. Early possession or late vacation of your room may result in fees charged by the hotel and are at the hotel’s sole discretion and paid entirely by the passenger(s).

Types of room – Room classifications and amenities vary by hotel and/or country, so it is your responsibility to check with the hotel ahead of time to verify the specific amenities offered at the time of your stay.  We do our best to keep you informed, but TEDWT makes no guarantee that its descriptions and photographs are an exact representation of the particular rooms offered. Special requests, such as bedding preferences and room location can be communicated to the hotel prior to your arrival, but these requests are up to the hotel to honor. TEDWT is in no way responsible for granting or confirming special requests like this.

Activities offered during your stay – An activity may not be appropriate for all ages or for individuals with certain medical conditions or abilities. TEDWT may not be held liable in the event of an incident or accident which is due to a lack of vigilance on your part. It may happen that certain activities are no longer provided for climatic reasons, in the event of force majeure, during a stay out of the tourist season, or when the minimum number of participants required for providing a given activity is not reached (examples:  group sports, children’s clubs). In the early or late season some activities may not be available, some of the facilities (restaurant, swimming pool, etc.) may be closed, or maintenance work may be in progress.  As a general rule, entertainment and sports activities may vary in frequency depending on how many people are staying at the time and on climatic conditions. Particularly during the high season, it is possible that the number of parasols, loungers, sports equipment, etc., are insufficient for the demand.  The opening hours of bars, restaurants, and clubs, etc., may be irregular and dependent on the management of the establishment in question.  You agree that TEDWT is not liable for activities unavailable due to any of the reasons listed above.

You acknowledge that the use or enjoyment of an activity may be hazardous and inherently risky, and, to the maximum extent permitted by law, TEDWT shall have no liability for any personal injury or death; lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed property; or other liability arising out of or in connection with the use and operation of the activity, and all actions or events occurring prior to, during, at, or after the activity.

Infants – We ask parents travelling with infants to bring with them the appropriate food for their child, as they may not be able to find it at their destination.  You may be asked to pay a charge, for example for provision of a cot and/or for heating baby food and drinks. You should request this when making your reservation, though we cannot confirm the availability of such services.

TRAVELING WITH CHILDREN: Children under 18 years of age not traveling with both parents or legal guardian(s) may need to present a notarized letter from the absent parent/guardian granting permission to travel outside the United States and provide emergency medical care if necessary. Please refer to this website for more information and sample letters:  https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/children/consent-letter. Tropical Escapes Destination Weddings and Travel Inc is not responsible for lack of compliance to provide proper documentation to airport authorities. It is the responsibility of the traveler & the traveler’s parents/guardians to provide proper documentation to airport authorities.

Pregnant women – TEDWT advises pregnant women to consult their doctor before making any reservation, in order to confirm that it is appropriate for them to participate in the trip.  You agree that TEDWT will not be liable for any damages arising from inability to participate in any or all of the trip due to pregnancy or related illness and no compensation will be payable under such circumstances.

Passengers with special needs or disabilities – If you have special needs or a disability you must call the provider of your accommodations ahead of time and verify that special needs can be met. TEDWT make no guarantee as to the ability of any accommodations, activity provider, or facilities advertised on its site to meet the special needs of disabled clients.  TEDWT has no special knowledge regarding the suitability for disabled persons of any portion of any tour or activity offered. For information concerning the suitability for disabled persons for any portion of any tour or other reservation, contact the provider directly.

YOUR CONDUCT: Each Passenger is expected to act responsibly and adhere to all behavior guidelines established by our local suppliers. We and our local suppliers reserve the right to remove you from any trip if you endanger yourself or others. In any such case, there will be no refund.

Bullying and harassment is unacceptable and will not be tolerated, any bullying or abuse from any passenger, of any kind, whether verbal, written or physical towards any agent or IC’s of TEDWT or suppliers will be cause to cease all work immediately and the passenger will be removed from a booking, any payment to a booking will be non-refundable and passenger will be banned from contacting or booking with TEDWT again.

When you book with TEDWT, you accept responsibility for any damage or loss caused by you. Full payment for any such damage or loss (reasonably estimated if not precisely known) must be paid direct at the time to the accommodation owner or manager or other supplier. You must indemnify us for the full amount of any claim (also including legal costs) made against us. TEDWT is not responsible for any costs incurred concerning a Passenger removed from a vacation/holiday. Passengers agree not to hold TEDWT or any of its related entities liable for any actions taken under these terms and conditions.

Baggage and personal effects are at all times the sole responsibility of the Passenger(s).

NON-DISPARAGEMENT: TEDWT encourages our clients to provide us feedback on our services along with our suppliers’ services.  Clients accepting these terms and our services agree that they will not disparage the company or any of its agents, officers. directors, or employees.  For purposes of this Section, “disparage” shall mean any negative statement, review, report or ranking, whether written or oral, about TEDWT and its companies, employees, officers, directors.  Such actions as stated are in breach of this non-disparagement agreement and entitles TEDWT to seek compensation for damages.

SEVERABILITY:  If any provision of these Terms and Conditions shall be held unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remainder shall remain enforceable.

JURISDICTION: These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Saskatchewan without regard to conflict of law principles.  Any dispute arising from the contract shall be litigated in Regina, Saskatchewan. You agree that you will only bring claims against TEDWT in your individual capacity and not as a plaintiff or class member in a purported class action or representative proceeding. TEDWT shall not in any case be liable for other than compensatory damages, and your payment of a deposit on a tour means that you agree to these conditions of sale and expressly waive any right to punitive damages. All Passenger claims must be submitted in writing and received by TEDWT no later than thirty (30) days after the completion of the TEDWT trip.  Passenger claims not submitted and received within this time shall be deemed waived and barred.