This will guide you on how to handle customer follow-up for refund requests.
SEARCH FOR THE DEAL
Go to HubSpot and search for the customer’s deal.
Check if there is an existing task for the Finance Team.
IF A TASK ALREADY EXISTED:
Inform the customer that the Finance Team is currently working on their request.
Check the Refund Timeline to determine if the follow-up is still within the expected timeframe.
If there is a delay, apologize and assure the customer that a follow-up will be made.
IF NO TASK YET:
Click "Create Task".
Use the #finance-customerrefundrequest snippet and fill out the necessary information.
Once completed, click "Create" to submit the task.
20 - 25 Business days
Cancellation COP
Overpayments
Flights Refunds (opt to LO)
Refund of Flight Contributions
If receiving reimbursement from the supplier, we will not process refund prior to receiving funds from the supplier
Min turnaround time: 30 business days
If no reimbursement from suppliers: 7-10 business days
For the following refund requests, please see below timeframes:
Removal of Optional Tours
Date UA
Removal of Optional Tours or Pre/Post nights
Was eligible at time of booking for promotion or discount but didn’t claim it.
Timeframes:
7-10 days
If Supplier is required to first refund IV, if value is under $250 then 7-10 days
If Supplier is required to first refund IV, if value is over $250 then 30 days or as soon as received.
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