IF you have ever booked a holiday you’ve probably heard the term “Atol protected” – but do you know what it means? Atol protection is really important and can save you a lot of cash if something goes ...

Travel agents which organise package holidays with either flights, accommodation or car hire included must now give customers a certificate explaining how the holiday is protected. Everyone booking a ...

The Air Travel Trust has announced an extension of ATOL protection for refund credit notes issued up to January 31st. ATOL protection for refund credit notes originally applied to those issued between ...

As schools begin the academic year and consider organising school trips, the UK Civil Aviation Authority is warning parents and teachers to check any overseas travel is ATOL protected before booking.

Travellers who accept refund credit notes for cancelled package holidays will get their money back if the issuing travel firm later collapses. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said the Department ...

Berkshire-based travel company Great Little Escapes collapsed earlier this week, leaving thousands of holidaymakers in limbo. When a travel company goes bust, suddenly people who were looking forward ...

Holidaymakers who book their own DIY package holiday via an airline's website could soon be protected if a firm goes bust, the Department for Transport has said. The Government yesterday introduced ...

A leading UK travel company that sold holiday packages to Europe and Southeast Asia has gone bust - with all trips cancelled and passengers not being offered refunds. But some flight packages are not ...