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'No change in rules on package travel refunds', says govt

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James Chapple
13 May 2020

The rules around package travel refunds have not changed, TTG has been told, despite the emergence of government-backed advice suggesting refund credit notes (RCNs) were a valid alternative and would carry financial protection.

The CAA has issued more than 600 fines to airlines for failing to ensure passengers have the correct Covid paperwork

A Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (Beis) spokesperson told TTG on Wednesday (13 May) "the rules around package travel and other UK travel bookings remain unchanged", adding the department would continue to work with the travel sector and consumer advocacy bodies "to assess the impact of cancellations made in light of the Covid-19 outbreak.


Under the Package Travel Regulations (PTRs), travel sellers are obliged to provide a full cash refund within 14 days if a trip is cancelled or cannot be operated as sold.