Atol

Spring Atol renewals set scene for summer

The CAA last week published the latest biannual Atol renewals figures for March 2018-19. TTG examines how the climate has changed in the UK following the demise of Monarch and the rise of Jet2holidays

Atol renewals: More than 70 businesses relinquish licences

Another 71 businesses wishing to renew their licences are awaiting confirmation from the CAA

Brexit countdown: Action on aviation vital with year to go

Among a broad range of concerns, industry leaders this week told TTG how Britain’s exit from the EU would hit the travel industry

Abta calls for clarity on Atol after Monarch collapse

The association on Thursday (March 29) said it welcomed the opportunity to contribute to the government’s Airline Insolvency Review

Aito accuses government of 'legislating against industry' with Atol changes

Chairman Derek Moore said three simultaneous consultations on PTD legislation had put the industry in a "crazy situation"

Insurance risk for agents as wait for PTD legislation continues

Despite firming up its timeline for delivering PTD legislation, the government is still yet to issue any final drafts

Abta urges government to defer Atol changes beyond PTD

The association has said the government’s latest consultation on changes to the Atol scheme have left it little time for members to react

Agents warned they will have little time to comply with Atol changes

The government is committed to implementing PTD 2 on July 1 despite agents not having seen the new Package Travel Regulations

Which? warns operators about Brexit small print

Operators not spelling out the potential for Brexit disruption, says consumer champion

Abta warns members new Atol regulations 'go beyond PTD'

The association has launched a consultation on new draft Atol regulations and standard terms, which it warns go beyond those in the PTD

Why rogue operators also felt an icy chill this week

New proposals may leave crooked travel firms out in the cold, which can only mean good news for the industry

Could the CAA be given new powers to tackle rogue firms?

Agents and operators who flout Atol rules could face fines and  stop notices from the CAA under new proposals

CAA promises to ‘minimise’ Atol changes for agents

The CAA and the Department for Transport both started separate four-week consultation periods on February 23

One month to comment on changes to Atol

CAA and DfT launch twin consultations on Atol changes

CAA's consumer protection expert David Moesli bows out

CAA’s deputy consumer protection director to retire

Grayling names chair for airline insolvency review

Government announces appointment of regulatory expert Peter Bucks

Agents hit by Atol confusion

Confusion over the Atol scheme left a number of agents having to pay out following Monarch’s collapse, a leading lawyer has revealed

Moriarty confirmed as new CAA boss

New CAA chief to be in top job next summer

LTA confusion could damage Atol credibility

Scheme faces “real danger” of being undermined if new regulation category is not properly explained

Monarch administrators go back to court in slot ownership battle

KPMG seeks Court of Appeal ruling on Monarch slots

'Pay staff first', Balpa urges Greybull

The claim comes after Greybull pledged proceeds from Monarch asset sales to the government

Greybull promises to help government with Monarch bill

In a letter to the Transport Committee, the firm said that it would "defray the costs" of the airline’s failure to taxpayers

IAG counts cost of BA power failure

May bank holiday disruption costs IAG €65 million

Monarch administrators go to court to seek view on slot ownership

Judicial review sought to determine if Monarch slots are an asset