30As regards, first, the context of that provision, the fact that, under Article 12(4) of that directive, the refund or reimbursement is to be made not later than 14 days after the relevant package travel contract is terminated indicates that that refund or reimbursement must be made in the form of a sum of money inasmuch as that period is intended to ensure that, shortly after the termination of that contract, the traveller concerned will once again be able to dispose freely of the sum spent on the package. On the other hand, there would be little point in imposing such a period if the traveller had to accept a voucher or other deferred arrangement of which he or she could make use, in any event, only after that period had expired.
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