ATOL News
ABTA to engage members and wider industry on ATOL reform proposals
ABTA – The Travel Association has welcomed the CAA’s update on ATOL reform and request for information from the industry.
CAA warns businesses of looming ATOL deadline
Travel businesses that are due to renew their ATOL this month and have not yet applied are being urged to submit their renewal application to avoid a delay to licence terms being offered.
CAA reasserts importance of ATOL cover for trips
With families enjoying the festive holidays and thoughts turning to sunny climates for 2022, travellers looking for their next holiday are reminded to check for financial protection when booking.
CAA secures ATOL fraud convictions
The conviction of Abdul Patel, 59, of Edmonton, London, follows 12 earlier convictions related to Star and Key Travel across two previous trials, making this one of the largest ever cases of travel sector fraud.
Travel businesses reluctant to renew ATOL licences
Companies that are due to renew their ATOL this month are being urged to submit their renewal applications well before September 30th to avoid a delay to processing.
Civil Aviation Authority begins ATOL consultation
Proposed changes will look at new approaches that would reduce the risk posed to consumers should any individual travel business cease to trade, the CAA said.
Slump in ATOL licence renewals in March
The UK Civil Aviation Authority has confirmed that, of the 742 ATOL licences that expired in March, 554 have been renewed. A further 89 still in the process.
Refund credit note system extended into April
The scheme was due to expire at the end of March, with the latest decision to provide a short-term extension coming in the wake of continued disruption to the travel sector.
CAA extends ATOL credit note protection to March
This means that consumers whose package holiday bookings are cancelled will be able to safely accept a refund credit note - where it is suitable for them.
CAA extends credit note ATOL protection until January
ATOL protection for refund credit notes originally applied to those issued between March and September, and later extended to the end of the year.
Alpine Elements seeks restructure after Covid-19 impact
Alpine Elements has begun a restructuring process, with ATOL publishing advice on the next steps for passengers booked to travel. Around 1,000 trips were planned with the company, which is based in Wimbledon.
CAA extends ATOL credit note scheme
In July, the ATOL scheme announced, following confirmation from the department for transport, that refund credit notes issued for cancelled bookings as a result of Covid-19 would be protected.