ATOL protecting holidaymakers since 1973

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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Covid-19 travel advice

Have your travel plans been affected by coronavirus?

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About ATOL

ATOL (which stands for Air Travel Organiser’s Licence) is a UK financial protection scheme and it protects most air package holidays sold by travel businesses that are based in the UK.

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Claims

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

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ATOL Failures

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

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News & Blogs

March ATOL renewals deadline extended

The UK Civil Aviation Authority understands that the spread of Covid-19 is concerning for the industry and in response has […]

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Travel agents, tour operators and the differences between the two

When it comes to booking your holiday, there are a number of different companies you can use, from big name […]

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As consumers look set to book their 2020 holidays, Civil Aviation Authority finds worrying number of consumers still don’t know how to check for ATOL protection

Thomas Cook ceased trading on 23 September 2019, leaving over 140,000 travellers abroad that were repatriated by the UK Civil […]

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UK’s largest ever travel claims programme pays out £290 million and confirms over 90% of claims settled

Over 90% of all claims received by the UK Civil Aviation Authority have now been settled ATOL has settled 300,000 […]

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Five tips to stay protected if your holiday provider ceases trading

Whether you’re off on a big family adventure or a solo mission to soak up the sun, you’ll want to […]

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UK Civil Aviation Authority update on Thomas Cook refunds programme

Approximately two thirds of the valid claims we received on day one will be paid by the weekend The remaining […]

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ATOL protecting holidaymakers since 1973

About ATOL

Claims

ATOL Failures

News & Blogs

March ATOL renewals deadline extended

Travel agents, tour operators and the differences between the two

As consumers look set to book their 2020 holidays, Civil Aviation Authority finds worrying number of consumers still don’t know how to check for ATOL protection

UK’s largest ever travel claims programme pays out £290 million and confirms over 90% of claims settled

Five tips to stay protected if your holiday provider ceases trading

UK Civil Aviation Authority update on Thomas Cook refunds programme

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