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The CAA has published another Atol consultation document
Fewer operator collapses, but more refunds in 2023, says CAA
The Air Travel Trust says there were fewer operator collapses in 2023 but that repatriation and refunds cost it more than the previous year
The CAA has published another Atol consultation document
CAA and DfT confirms delay to Atol reform due to ‘complex’ work
The CAA had planned to launch the initial phase of a revised Atol regime in April 2024
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Villa specialist to work more closely with agents after securing Atol
A mainly direct-sell villa brand has pledged to up its trade engagement after moving into the package market
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Seven things that could shape agents' fortunes in 2024
At the start of a new year, we assess some of the challenges that could come to bear on travel agents – and the industry as a whole
On the Beach said it was already experiencing a decline in summer 2020 demand
Trade body seeks ‘greater clarity’ from govt on package travel reforms
The Association of Atol Companies invited members to share their views on proposed changes to Package Travel Regulations
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EasyJet bosses predict its 'almost impossible to replicate' operator model is set for rapid growth
EasyJet holidays can easily tap into parent airline capacity to grow rapidly, bosses say as they reveal strong growth in profits
The CAA has published another Atol consultation document
Two specialists cease trading as Atol holders, CAA confirms
Crieff-based Travel Inspired and Warrington-based Florida Direct operated under a franchise agreement with Protected Trust Services (PTS)
Florida Direct has ceased trading
US specialist collapse sees Protected Trust Services step in
Protected Trust Services has taken on the bookings of a Florida and US specialist which has ceased trading
Spending with agents continues to grow even as summer winds down
Booking with agents revealed as top confidence booster for travellers
Abta’s first Travel Confidence Index reveals how people who book with an agent or travel on a package holiday are the most confident travelling abroad
CAA opens Luxtripper claims portal as buyout deadline nears
CAA opens Luxtripper claims portal as buyout deadline nears
Luxury travel brand ceased trading as an Atol holder last week
The rise of the online travel agent
OTAs urge govt to stamp out budget airline ‘anti-competitiveness’
Several top firms call for the Competition and Markets Authority to investigate how no frills airlines deal with online agents amid claims they deny consumer rights when bookings are made through third parties
CAA opens Luxtripper claims portal as buyout deadline nears
Luxtripper ceases trading as Atol holder amid search for fresh cash
Confirmation from the CAA comes just a day after the firm confirmed it was in restructuring talks
Scammers impersonating 'every major UK airline' to trick customers
How travel has returned to being a growth sector – and why its bullishness is justified
Atol authorisations hit a record high this month, and industry experts believe the rebound – this time – shouldn’t threaten its overall stability
Further 175,000 FTI trips cancelled as package takeover talks fail
'Nothing has changed in our industry – we're still cowboys at heart'
Sunvil chair Noel Josephides writes for TTG on the huge rebound in Atol authorisations for 2023/24, and the tactics major players in the market are using to sell their allocations – and squeeze every penny from travellers
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Autumn bookings poised to rebound to pre-Covid levels as lates market builds
Data published by the CAA on Friday (13 October) suggest 43% of Brits will likely book an overseas trip between October’s half-term holiday and Christmas
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Why summer 2024 looks set to be the most competitive for years
Jet2, Tui and easyJet holidays are all set for major expansion next summer, and will face competition from the OTA sector
Jet2 extends order for new, more fuel efficient engines
Jet2holidays tops Atol pecking order as new-look 'big three' emerges
Airline and operator ups licence to 6.7 million seats, while Tui extends licence by further 500,000 for summer 2024; easyJet holidays adds nearly one million seats
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Govt ‘fully committed’ to giving CAA new Atol enforcement powers
In an open letter, aviation minister Baroness Vere said it was vital the CAA has the ‘right toolkit’ to enforce a new-look Atol scheme, which is taking shape
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Industry urges govt to grasp the nettle after ministers lift lid on new package rules
Key proposals include deregulating domestic holidays, setting a minimum cost threshold for package rules to apply, scrapping Linked Travel Arrangements and clarifying the redress from third parties rule
The TSSA has called for the creation of a dedicated 'minister for travel' post
The CAA: 'Fit for purpose' says the government – but is it fit for the future?
The government’s Public Bodies Review has cast its eye over the CAA – we read its 41-page report so you don’t have to
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Air Travel Trust fund in the black despite more Covid-era failures
The Air Travel Trust has £139 million in cash, latest report from the CAA discloses
Lastminute.com still owes more than £1 million in package holiday refunds
Lastminute.com switches bonding from Abta to Abtot
The company said it was confident the new agreement will further enhance its commitment to its customers
The policy is expected to be debated by ministers when parliament reconvenes on Tuesday
New CAA powers must protect operators as well as consumers – Aito
Aito calls on more power for the CAA to curb behaviour by airlines that has repercussions for operators as well as consumers
The Big Question: Is there a future for private jets in travel?
The Big Question: Is there a future for private jets in travel?
Private jets offer unparalleled comfort and convenience, but as travel ramps up its response to the climate crisis, can they still be justified?