ATOL Holidays
ATOL is a financial protection scheme managed by the Civil Aviation Authority (“CAA”).
All holiday companies selling air holiday packages and flights in the UK are required by law to hold a licence called an Air Travel Organiser’s Licence (“ATOL”), which is granted after the company has met the CAA’s licensing requirements.
Each ATOL holder is issued with a unique ATOL number, which can be checked on the ATOL website, and must contribute to a protection fund called the Air Travel Trust (ATT). Some ATOL holders must also provide a bond to the ATT.
In the event of an ATOL holder’s failure, the ATOL Scheme ensures customers who booked and contracted with the ATOL holder for an air holiday package or a flight, do not lose the money paid over or are not stranded abroad.
When booking on the Internet it is important to check that you are dealing with a bona fide company. ATOL holders must register their trading names and web addresses with the CAA so you can check these before you book.
Direct Holidays ATOL Protected - ATOL Number 1179 check
Directholidays.co.uk is the website of the UK’s leading direct selling package holiday tour operator. ATOL bonded holiday provider (member number 1179)
Thomson ATOL Protected - ATOL Number 2524 check
Part of TUI Travel PLC, Europe's largest Travel company, Thomson is the UK market leader in package holidays and are now offering their range of Hotels, Villas and Apartments online through www.thomson.co.uk
Monarch Holiday ATOL Protected - ATOL Number 2275 (Cosmos Holidays plc) check
Monarch Holidays is the UK’s largest independent tour operator and part of The Monarch Travel Group, owned by the international Globus Group.
Jet2holidays ATOL Protected - ATOL Number 9618 check
Jet2holidays.com is a leading ATOL bonded holiday provider (member number 9618) based in the North of England specialising in holidays flying from Leeds Bradford, Manchester, Blackpool, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Belfast.
Libra Holidays ATOL Protected - ATOL Number 0324 check
Libra Holidays have been offering quality value for money package holidays for over 35 years and they are widely recognised as one of the leading tour operators in the UK.
LastMinute.com ATOL Protected - ATOL NUmber 3970 check
Lastminute.com offer 5 star holidays at 3 star prices! Find offers ranging from cheap package deals to luxury holidays. Book now for the best deals at lastminute.com
ATOL holidays and the internet
Most ATOL holders have websites and many provide an on-line booking facility that allows you to buy an off the shelf holiday package, build a holiday package from a range of travel and holiday accommodation options or book a flight.
When you’re about to book you should be given information about your ATOL protection, and when you’ve booked you should receive an ATOL Confirmation Invoice (by e-mail or post), which includes all the arrangements you’re purchasing, the price you’re paying and information about your ATOL protection.
If you’re booking an air holiday package on-line with a travel agent, the agent must tell you which ATOL holder you are going to be booked with, their ATOL number and issue an ATOL Receipt when you’ve made payment. This should include all the arrangements you’re purchasing, the price you’re paying and your ATOL protection. The ATOL holder’s ATOL Confirmation Invoice should also be sent to you.
These are very important documents, as they will ensure you are protected if your holiday company fails. You should keep them safe and take them on holiday with you in case you need to claim.
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