120 million travellers could have improved consumer rights when booking holidays in future, under European Commission proposals to extend package holiday protection.
Consumers going abroad in recent years have had to contend with the growing threat of their tour operator going bust, but many don't know their travel rights when this happens.
Holidaymakers hoping to jet off on a package trip over the school summer break could save hundreds of pounds by going as close as possible to the re-start of term.