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A number of holidaymakers who have booked with major online travel agent Alpharooms have reported turning up to hotels booked through the site only to be forced to pay again or seek alternative accommodation because their rooms hadn't been paid for.
17 October 2016
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Social media has been rife with rumours about the airline Monarch's financial health. The company has strongly rebuffed speculation that it could end up going bust and insists it's "trading well", but we've still had questions about your rights and ATOL protection.
27 September 2016
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January is the year's busiest summer holiday booking month. No surprise that with short days, icy air, and rain many focus on sun, sea, sand and, er... sangria.
27 January 2016
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Travellers who book holidays online from the end of 2017 will be better protected, according to the Government, as new package holiday rules have been approved by the European Parliament. But some travel experts say the changes don't go far enough.
13 November 2015
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If you've bagged a bargain summer break or are looking to book one soon, check it's covered by the ATOL protection scheme after a rise in the number of jet-setters being ripped off by bogus cheap travel websites.
20 June 2014
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Update 6 Nov 2013: All customers who booked Atol-protected holidays with Lowcostholidays before 1 November will keep their Atol protection, despite being told by the travel firm this would not be the case, the CAA has confirmed. The CAA says it made this move due to the lack of notice and information given to both it and customers about Lowcostholidays' move to Spain. Lowcostholidays bookings made from 1 November onwards will not be covered by an Atol certificate.
1 November 2013
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From next Monday travellers will have a clearer idea about whether their holiday is financially protected, as they'll be given a certificate if they book an Atol-covered trip.
24 September 2012
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Holidaymakers have been warned to avoid non-accredited travel firms or risk being left out of pocket if something goes wrong.
10 September 2012
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Thousands of holidaymakers' plans have been left in tatters after British Airways' owner announced plans to close down BMI Baby.
4 May 2012
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Millions of holidaymakers who book a DIY holiday including a flight and accommodation from the same company are now protected under a Government scheme, if their airline or tour operator goes bust.
30 April 2012

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