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Closure Advisory - Minfare Travel Inc.

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The retail registration for Minfare Travel Inc. o/a Minfare Travel located at 1140 Burnhamthorpe Road, Unit 226, Mississauga, Ontario was revoked under the Travel Industry Act, 2002 as of May 25, 2011. This company sold mainly air only to various destinations.

Consumers who have purchased travel services from Minfare Travel Inc. and who have not received the travel services purchased or may be at risk of not receiving travel services with future departures may file a claim with the Ontario Travel Industry Compensation Fund for reimbursement.  Consumers may request a claim form from TICO against the Travel Compensation Fund - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to request a claim form or consumers may also contact TICO directly at 1-888-451-8426 or (905) 624-6241 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to request a claim form.

Please note that there is a legislated 6 month claim filing deadline. The filing deadline is November 28, 2011.

Consumers who paid by credit card should contact their credit card company and request a chargeback (refund) as well as request a claim form from TICO.

 Filing a claim against the OntarioTravel Industry Compensation Fund:

Please note that there is a 6-month filing deadline from the date that Minfare Travel Inc ceased to carry on business. The filing deadline date is November 28, 2011. Claims received at TICO beyond the filing deadline date will not be valid. Therefore, it is important to submit your claim prior to the filing deadline. Should you not be able to obtain a chargeback (refund) from your credit card company or obtain all the documentation required in order to substantiate your claim in a timely manner,please submit your claim as is to ensure your claim is received prior to the deadline date. Any additional documentation that is required to complete the claim can be sent to TICO when it is obtained.

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Should consumers and/or travel agents have any questions or are uncertain about their circumstances after reviewing this Advisory, please feel free to contact TICO to review your circumstances and obtain some guidance as to whether you may have an eligible claim against the Travel Compensation Fund and/or information as to whether or not your travel services are still available to be received.

Consumers and travel agents may contact TICO at 1-888-451-8426or (905) 624-6241or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it