Holiday Destinations, News and Information

The recent economic struggles have seen many holiday goers opting for package holidays rather than booking their flight separate from their hotel. This is partly down to the fact that a number of these package holidays are ATOL protected.

The Air Travel Organisers Licence is a scheme that has been put in place to protect travellers who have purchased package holidays and flights. The aim of the scheme is to provide travellers with a refund if they are affected by something that can cause the airline to be unable to provide travel. Flights can also be arranged for those travellers who are abroad at the time of the event.

At a time when companies are facing massive financial problems, it is important to make sure that if a company does fold, you will be able to get your money refunded. Although you are not always 100% safe with a tour operator as the recent collapse of XL shows, it is far safer.

If you do decide to put together your own holiday just be careful, try using a credit card if you are spending over £100, this way the card issuer becomes as reliable as you for the failure of the company you are meant to be paying.