Like many others, Hunt has been bracing himself – and his business – for September. This month marks a triple blow for those working in travel: the Atol deadline looms large; creditors are calling in debts; and perhaps most crucially, the furlough scheme – a lifeline for thousands of businesses over the last 15 months – is set to end on 30 September.
It is the latter that’s keeping Hunt awake at night. “It’s definitely a worry, that’s for sure,” he sighs, his thoughts trained on his loyal team. “They’re not just staff members, they’re people I’ve known for years and who I class as friends.”
