Protecting your travels

If your package holiday is ATOL protected, you can trust that your hard-earned cash is secure. If your travel company ceases trading, we’ll support you if you are abroad or reimburse you if you are due to travel.

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Check before you book!

You can check to see if your travel company is an ATOL holder by looking out for the ATOL logo on their website, brochure or shop window. Or search for them on our database.

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About ATOL

ATOL stands for the Air Travel Organisers’ Licensing scheme. ATOL provides financial security when you book a package holiday with a UK travel company.

Claims

Have you been affected by an ATOL failure? Find out how to claim for the costs of replacement services.

ATOL Failures

Information for consumers about recent ATOL Holder failures, including information on how to make a claim.

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News & Blogs

ATOL renewals statement

The UK Civil Aviation Authority confirms that of the 1,133 ATOL licences that expired on 30 September 2021, 871 have […]

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UK Civil Aviation Authority statement – ATOL renewals

Travel businesses that are due to renew their ATOL licence must apply for a renewal as soon as possible and […]

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Last minute getaway deals warning

The UK Civil Aviation Authority is warning travellers not to leave themselves unprotected when booking last minute deals to holiday […]

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UK Civil Aviation Authority update on ATOL reform consultation

The UK Civil Aviation Authority reports that over 300 respondents have contributed to the ATOL reform consultation. The consultation received […]

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UK holidaymakers warned to check for financial protection

With more popular holiday destinations now added to the Government’s green list for travel and more hot-spot locations for vaccinated […]

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What is ATOL?

What is ATOL and how does it protect you? ATOL (Air Travel Organiser’s Licence) is a scheme that protects travellers […]

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