As ABTA issue warnings about booking with bogus online travel companies following an increase in calls from members of the public who have lost money, it is worth being reminded of the benefits of booking with someone you trust and ensuring you have adequate financial protection.
By booking with an ABTA member you know you have booked with a reputable company and will be able to take advantage of their support, protection and expertise. ABTA members are bound by the ABTA Code of Conduct.
If you book a holiday with a UK tour operator your holiday should be protected by ATOL (Air Travel Organiser’s Licence). When you book travel through a travel agency, your travel agent will print your ATOL certificate when they are acting as agent for the principle or tour operator, and the certificate will have the tour operator’s ATOL number.
When you book your holiday you should ensure that you receive and keep safe your ATOL certificate, which is your protection should anything go wrong. With ATOL protection you won’t lose your money and you will be repatriated if you are abroad.
The Travel Professionals are ABTA members but, in addition, we also hold our own ATOL licence meaning that we can package holidays in our own name. In this case we will issue our own ATOL certificate.
If you are looking to book your next holiday with the reassurance of financial protection then speak to one of our travel advisors today. We are independent and offer impartial travel advice.
And pack peace of mind!