Atol News
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.
ATOL renewal figures fall sharply in September
The UK Civil Aviation Authority has revealed that of the 1,261 ATOL licences that expired at the end of September, 995 have been renewed. There are a further 90 still in the process in renewal.
UK government backs refund credit notes
The UK travel industry has welcomed announcements from the department for transport and the CAA that ATOL protection will be extended to cover refund credit notes.
Fleetway Travel collapses into administration
The company also traded under the names of Exclusive Luxury Breaks, Explorer’s Collection, Late Bargains, Luxury Holiday Collection, Phone & Fly, Sail Away, Silversurfers Holidays and Travelsmart.
Hundreds of companies make use of ATOL extension
The announcement comes after it was confirmed the ATOL renewal would be extended until April 28th due to the unprecedented events arising from Covid-19.
CAA pays out £350m in ATOL claims following Thomas Cook collapse
While the claims system is open for new claims until September this year, the CAA encouraged anyone who has not yet opened a claim to do so as soon as possible.