School trip refunds are debated in Belgium due to extreme summer heat. Many Belgian schools canceled year-end trips after the recent intense heatwave.
Parents are requesting reimbursement for trips canceled because of severe weather conditions.
Legal experts say refund eligibility depends on who canceled and contractual agreements involved. If organizers cancel, families may demand refunds or propose alternative arrangements later.
Because heat is not legally a force majeure, companies may refuse refunds altogether. Some providers, without legal mandate, offer goodwill refunds, discounts, or compensatory vouchers.