Industry ranking
Score of 100/100 qualifies for PaymentCheck Certification
| Reporting Period | Filing Date | Average Time to Pay (days) | Paid within 30 days | Paid 31-60 days | Paid after 60 days | Not Paid within Terms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Nov 2023 - 30 Apr 2024 | 05 Jun 2024 | 14 | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 01 Nov 2018 - 30 Apr 2019 | 24 Sept 2019 | 14 | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 01 May 2018 - 31 Oct 2018 | 19 Nov 2018 | 14 | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 01 Nov 2017 - 30 Apr 2018 | 17 May 2018 | 14 | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
97% of purchase payment is to airlines though IATA BSP automated payment system with cash taken 15 days from BSP invoice. Of remainder almost all paid by credit card.
Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?
No information available
Any other information about payment terms
Failure to observe standard industry payment terms is not possible with BSP and in other areas would result in non supply of services.
Maximum contractual payment period agreed
15
Standard industry practices apply
Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?
For example, signatories to The Prompt Payment Code must commit to paying 95% of their invoices within 60 days.
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Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?
This is where suppliers can electronically submit and track invoices. It's not just allowing suppliers to email them an invoice.
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Does this business offer supply chain finance?
This is where a supplier who has submitted an invoice can be paid by a third-party finance provider earlier than the agreed payment date. The business would then pay the finance provider the invoiced sum.
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Under its payment practices and policies, can this business deduct sums from payments under qualifying contracts as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?
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During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?
No information available
Lotus International Limited is a company registered in London under SIC code 79110, travel agency activities, and trades as DialAFlight, part of The Lotus Group. DialAFlight is a phone-based UK travel company founded in 1980, offering bespoke worldwide holidays, flights, hotels, corporate travel, business class fares, airport lounges and meet and greet transfer services. It emphasises personal customer service, with dedicated travel experts handling bookings, and holds ABTA and ATOL bonding. Customer funds are held in a client trust account. The business operates from several English locations and has grown from its 1980 origins into one of the larger independent travel companies in the UK, also running a charitable reading scheme for children.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: dialaflight.com · dialaflight.com