Caa News
Civil Aviation Authority extends March ATOL renewals
The decision has been made to allow industry and the CAA itself to use the time to focus on overcoming unprecedented challenges presented by the Covid-19 pandemic.
CAA chief warns of threat to survival for UK travel businesses
In a statement earlier, Richard Moriarty, chief executive of the UK Civil Aviation Authority, said: “This is the most challenging period for aviation and package holiday businesses we have witnessed.”
Flybe collapse: What are your rights?
Advice from the Civil Aviation Authority urged passengers to make their own alternative travel arrangements via other airlines, rail or coach operators.
CAA clears ATOL application backlog following Thomas Cook collapse
As of today, the CAA confirmed that of the 1,283 applications that originally expired at the end of September, 1,182 have now been granted
CAA completes Operation Matterhorn as last passengers arrive in UK
The Civil Aviation Authority will complete Operation Matterhorn today following the collapse of Thomas Cook. Since the liquidation of the company on September 23rd, the CAA has repatriated 140,000 passengers in what it brands the largest ever peacetime operation of its kind.
CAA commandeers 100 aircraft for Operation Matterhorn fleet
The Civil Aviation Authority delivered another extensive day of flying on Saturday, running 69 flights covering 40 airports at home and abroad. The news comes as Operation Matterhorn completes its sixth day.
CAA extends ATOL licences as Thomas Cook fallout continues
The Civil Aviation Authority has taken what it calls an “exceptional decision” to extend the licences of all ATOL holders that have applied to renew paperwork on October 1st - but who have not yet received their decision. Decisions will now be made on October 25th.
CAA brings 30,000 Brits home as Operation Matterhorn continues
Operation Matterhorn completed a total of 70 flights on the second day of operation, as the CAA continues to repatriate stranded Thomas Cook customers. There are plans for 70 flights to return 16,500 people on Wednesday.
CAA repatriates nearly 15,000 people on first day of Operation Matterhorn
The UK Civil Aviation Authority’s plan to bring Thomas Cook passengers back to the UK completed 64 flights on the first day of operation, returning the first 14,700 people to the country.
CAA begins huge repatriation effort to bring Thomas Cook customers back to UK
There are currently more than 150,000 Thomas Cook customers abroad, almost twice the number that were repatriated following the failure of Monarch. In response, the Civil Aviation Authority will launch a repatriation programme over the next two weeks.
CAA warns schools to ensure ATOL protection for overseas travel
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.
Holiday Place collapses with hundreds of travellers overseas
The UK Civil Aviation Authority has stepped in to support holidaymakers who were booked to travel with the Holiday Place. The London-based company ceased trading earlier.