ATOL

For UK travel businesses, understanding the intricacies of the Air Travel Organiser's Licence (ATOL) is crucial. Even if your business does not need an licence, understanding when it might and how it works is still important. ATOL not only provides needed confidence in customers but also ensures compliance with regulations, the fostering of trust, and…

"Do I need an Air Travel Organisers' Licence (ATOL)?" is a common question for many travel businesses. (Of course, many don't know what ATOL stands for and ask for an ATOL licence...we, naturally, find this to be scandalous and refuse to say it!) Whether you are a start-up or just facing the possibility of expanding…

As the ATOL renewal season commences, UK travel businesses are faced with crucial decisions that could shape their business for the future. With upcoming changes in the how your consumers’ monies are protected with Protected Trust Services (PTS) and 

So, it’s February. For travel businesses, that means a few different things: the end of peaks is beginning to come into sight, and the spring ATOL renewals deadline is fast approaching. Between the busiest time of year and the time that many businesses procrastinate, it’s starting to look a little hectic.   Peaks is an…

Whilst March seems so far in the future, it is important for UK travel businesses to consider the crucial task of ATOL renewal as soon as possible. Fortunately, whilst ATOL renewal is a process that is stressful and time-consuming, it allows businesses to consider some worthwhile changes for their business in the move. Protected Trust…

The ATOL reform is now years in the making, but according to comments within the industry, the momentum is once again beginning to pick up. No date is set for the ATOL reform to conclude, but the people behind it “remained committed”. However, changes in the UK could delay progress again and put travel businesses…

A quarter of the way into March for the travel industry is a hectic time for many. With the deadline for ATOL renewals right around the corner, many travel businesses will be in a scramble to prepare. This year, over half of travel businesses with an ATOL have yet to renew in time for April.…

As one of the necessities for select travel businesses, an Air Travel Organiser’s License (ATOL) can cause a lot of stress, both for your company wallet and your admin team. But it doesn’t have to be that way! As one of only four Franchise ATOL holders in the UK, Protected Trust Services (PTS) provides members…

A joint letter was issued this week by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to warn airport operators against the sharing of confidential commercial data with their competitors in a potential breach of competition laws.   In the letter sent out to airport operators by the CMA and CAA, they spelt out the responsibilities and obligations…