VIRGIN BALLOON FLIGHTS COMPETITIONS AND FREE PRIZE DRAWS ("COMPETITIONS") TERMS AND CONDITIONS ("TERMS")

1. The promoter of the Competitions is Airxcite Limited trading as Virgin Balloon Flights (the "Promoter"). The Promoter runs the website with the URL www.virginballoonflights.co.uk (the "Website"). The Promoter's principal place of business is at (Mark for the attention of Marketing Department, Virgin Balloon Flights) Jesson House, Stafford Court, Telford, Shropshire TF3 3BD. These terms and conditions govern and apply to all Competitions which are promoted or run across any and all platforms by the Promoter (whether acting on behalf of itself or as agent on behalf of any other group undertakings (as defined by sections 258 and 259 of the Companies Act 1985).

2. All entrants must qualify at the date of entry (in that they must be eligible in accordance with these Terms and any other terms and conditions imposed by the Promoter in relation to each individual Competition) and be resident in the UK. The eligibility of any entrant is at the sole discretion of the Promoter. Employees, families or agents of the Promoter and/or any of its group undertakings are not eligible to enter the Competitions. Only one entry per person and per household is permitted.

3. By entering the Competitions, you hereby warrant that all information submitted by you is true, current and complete.

4. The decision of the Promoter as to who has been awarded a prize is final and no correspondence will be entered into. The Promoter may at its sole discretion, substitute any prize for a prize of a similar nature and/or comparable value. Winners may not request and are not entitled to a cash alternative to their prize and their prize is non-refundable and non-transferable.

5. The Promoter accepts no responsibility or liability for any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, communications line failure, theft, destruction, alteration of, or unauthorised access to entries, or entries lost, incomplete or delayed whether or not arising during operation or transmission as a result of server failures, virus, bugs or other causes outside its control. All lost, damaged or incomplete entries will be deemed invalid. Proof of entry shall not be proof of delivery or receipt. Only entries received in accordance with these Terms and all other terms and conditions will be acceptable. The Promoter will not be liable if a prize cannot be taken by a winner for any reason beyond the control of the Promoter.

6. The winner may be required to participate in publicity surrounding this promotion and consents to their name, locations and photographs being published for the purposes of this Competition and promoting the Promoter and its business.

7. Any personal data relating to entrants will be used solely in accordance with current UK data protection legislation and will not be disclosed to a third party without the individual's prior consent.

8. By entering the Competitions, all entrants are deemed to accept these Terms and all other terms and conditions. The Promoter may, at its sole discretion, change the dates of entry into the Competitions and/or the dates on which the Competitions will be promoted and the Promoter reserves the right to alter, amend or withdraw these Terms and all other terms and Conditions and/or the Competitions without prior notice.

9. By entering the Competitions you hereby assign all copyright which you may own in your entry to the Promoter and you acknowledge that the Promoter will own all the copyright in your entry.

10. Other than for death or personal injury arising from negligence of the Promoter, so far as is permitted by law, the Promoter hereby excludes all liability for any loss, damage, cost and expense, whether direct or indirect, howsoever caused in connection with the Competitions or any aspect of a prize.

11. These terms and conditions are governed by and construed and performed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, whose courts shall be the courts of exclusive jurisdiction.

ADDITONAL TERMS & CONDITIONS RELATING TO SWITZERLAND BALLOONING ADVENTURE PRIZE 2008

12. Prize is only open to those deemed to be winners by the Promoter who are UK residents over the age of 18 and holding a valid passport.

13. No further purchase is necessary.

14. Winners must make contact with Virgin Balloon Flights within 30 days of being informed that they are a winner otherwise prize will be forfeit.

15. The prize must be accepted as seen and is subject to availability. Prize includes two economy class flights from Luton to Geneva departing 13/01/08, returning 20/01/08 and one week’s half board accommodation for two at Gstaad Palace including daily buffet breakfast and five three course meals in Le Restaurant. Self subsidised upgrades to the hotel’s other restaurants are available. Drinks not included. Two further evening meals will be provided.

16. The Gstaad Palace is considered by most hotel critics to be one of the best ten destinations in the world. The location, the accommodation and the wonderful staff provide the most luxurious stay imaginable. The Gstaad Palace management team and owners do therefore insist on a strict dress code for certain restaurants and ask their guests to observe a non written rule of behavior appropriate to their surroundings. Winners will be expected to adhere to this dress code where necessary, and behave in a manner accordingly. Failure to observe either of these rules will result in the prize being cancelled with immediate effect and the participant will be asked to leave at their own expense. No compensation will be payable.

17. Hotel and airport transfers in Switzerland will be provided. Standard insurance to cover travel and all stated activities is included. Prize does not include additional extras e.g. spending money, meals, drinks, health treatments or therapies, excursions or car hire unless otherwise stated.

18. All balloon flights are subject to the weather, wind directions and air traffic control. Passengers must be at least 4ft 6in in height or taller and have a reasonable level of fitness. Virgin Balloon Flights is unable to fly anyone who is pregnant or who has recently undergone major surgery.

19. Day skiing is for competent skiers only and includes ski hire and lift pass. Non-skiers will have a snow activity day as an alternative. All subject to the weather.

THE BALLOON FLIGHTS AND HEALTH AND SAFETY

20. You must satisfy yourself that you are fit to participate in your flight and that you are not suffering from any illness or other medical condition or disability which might prevent you from participating or might be affected by your participation. You must take appropriate medical advice for this purpose.

21. You must not be under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs whilst participating in your flight. If in our or the pilot's reasonable opinion you are under the influence, you will not be allowed to take part in or, as the case may be, continue your flight. No refund will be payable in these circumstances nor will you be able to re-book your flight.

22. When you take part in your flight you must be at least 7 years old and, if you are not older then 16 years old, you will only be allowed to participate at your pilot's discretion and if you are accompanied by a responsible adult. You must also be at least 4' 6'' tall to be able to see over the balloon basket.

23. Hot air balloon flights are potentially hazardous. You must comply with all requests from and instructions given by the pilot when participating in your flight, especially any given in relation to the health and safety of yourself and others. You must also wear appropriate clothing as outlined in your winner’s confirmation letter. Your pilot may not allow you to participate in your flight or may stop you from participating if you do not comply with his instructions or requests or fail to wear appropriate clothing or if he reasonably considers that your participation may harm you or anyone else. Your pilot may also discontinue the flight at any time if in the pilot's opinion to continue would or might be dangerous or contrary to any health or safety legislation or rules.

24. If the flight has to be cut short because your pilot refuses to allow you to continue with your flight under paragraph 22, you must immediately vacate the balloon on landing. We will have no liability to you in relation to that refusal, and you will be liable for any loss, damage, cost, expense or liability we incur arising from the curtailment of the flight. That will include any liability we incur to any other passengers on the flight arising from the curtailment, including the cost and loss of providing them with another hot air balloon flight free of charge.

Winners will receive a full information pack once they have been notified and have made contact with Virgin Balloon Flights.

READER OFFER – HALF PRICE VIRGIN BALLOON FLIGHTS ADVENTURE PACKS WHERE APPLICABLE:

25. Reader offer closes on the date published in the main body of the text and cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotion. Offer relates to Virgin Balloon Flights Adventure Pack (RRP £285). The total price is £142.50 for one person and includes postage, packing and VAT. Children aged 7 to 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Passengers must be at least 4”6” in height. We cannot fly anyone who is pregnant or who has recently undergone major surgery. Offer not valid in Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland for flying, but vouchers may be
purchased and used for launch sites in England, Scotland and Wales. All bookings subject to Virgin Balloon Flights’ terms & conditions, which are available on request.