ATOL protecting holidaymakers since 1973 - ATOL

Protect your family holiday – just in case!

We all love a good deal on a holiday – especially when you’ve got a family to pay for. But did you know that if your travel company isn’t ATOL protected you could lose money or be left stranded abroad if it goes under?

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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 (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.

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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