News & Blogs

For campaigns, the latest travel advice and more from ATOL, you’ll find a wealth of content available here. We’ll make sure to update this section with news and announcements as and when they occur.

Travel checklist: 10 things to tick off before booking a holiday

Posted : 07.10.2026

Found the perfect hotel and already picturing yourself by the pool? Before booking your holiday, it’s worth doing a few quick checks first.

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What does ATOL protection cover?

Posted : 09.09.2026

When you book a holiday, it should feel exciting, not confusing. But when something goes wrong, it helps to know exactly what protection you have.

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Package holidays vs flight only: which is better?

Posted : 12.08.2026

There’s not a one-size-fits-all answer to this question. Package holidays can make booking and managing your trip simpler, while booking […]

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Spring ATOL Renewals: Regulator Reminds Travel Industry to Offer Cash Refunds

Posted : 10.04.2026

A total of 1,674 businesses in the travel sector are licensed under the ATOL scheme according to new figures released […]

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Sunshine Saturday set for record bookings as thousands more plan to jet off on holiday

Posted : 03.01.2026

The travel industry predicts an 5% increase in package holiday bookings this year with millions of pounds more being spent […]

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Black Friday warning issued as £11 million lost to holiday fraud last year

Posted : 28.11.2025

The UK Civil Aviation Authority is urging holidaymakers to act before booking travel deals during the Black Friday weekend and […]

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UK Civil Aviation Authority publishes ATOL September renewal figures

Posted : 02.10.2025

A total of 1,612 businesses in the travel sector are currently licensed under the ATOL scheme according to new figures […]

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