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Holidaymakers affected by Dream World Travel going bust in July may still be able to travel as planned. For those who can't, you may be able to claim a refund via a new claims portal set-up by the aviation regulator.
18 August 2022
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Around one in three of the first set of Thomas Cook customers to claim refunds after the holiday firm collapsed will not be paid within the 60-day target, the aviation regulator has said.
6 December 2019
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Travel firms have been facing turbulent times due to factors such as Brexit uncertainty – but if you're booking a trip, here are some simple steps to boost your protection.
21 May 2019
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Some Monarch customers whose cancelled holidays or flights were protected under the ATOL scheme will be sent a form to make a claim by next Wednesday. But if you booked direct with Monarch Holidays, you'll need to try and claim from your credit card provider BEFORE claiming on ATOL.
4 October 2017
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Monarch Airlines has been granted a 24-hour extension to its ATOL licence, meaning its flights and package holidays will continue to operate as normal today amid uncertainty over its future.
1 October 2017
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An extra 10 million passengers who book package holidays could have better protection if new rules are approved.
14 August 2017
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Holidaymakers who book their own DIY package holiday via an airline's website could soon be protected if a firm goes bust, the Department for Transport has said.
4 July 2017
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Italian national airline Alitalia has been put into administration by the Italian government, after airline employees voted against a plan which would have slashed jobs and salaries to secure further state funding.
3 May 2017
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Tour operator Diamond Shortbreak Holidays has ceased trading, with all its 8,000 upcoming bookings now cancelled - here's what to do if you've lost your holiday.
17 March 2017
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The company behind well-known cruise brands Swan Hellenic and Voyages of Discovery has ceased trading today, affecting around 13,000 customers booked on trips and some 400 holidaymakers currently abroad.
4 January 2017

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