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The subject of Atol reform elicits some strong opinions, but some within the travel industry have been criticised for sounding off while failing to take part in the consultations which will shape the future of consumer financial protection. So, is Atol a burning issue for you? The responses we get here...
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Received this email from Noel Josephides, Sunvil managing director and ABTA board member. Unfortunately his Blackberry wouldn't let him post his comment directly... I expected something between 2 and 3 pounds and seeing what is going on in the insurance industry at the moment I think this is a fair...
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The Civil Aviation Authority proposes a rise to £3 in the consumer levy on ATOL-protected holidays in a consultation document published today. What impact do you think this will have on the industry?
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The head of IATA Giovanni Bisignami has called Heathrow a national embarrassment and slated the CAA for increasing charges by over 50% over the last five years. The CAA also came in from a drubbing from Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary. In an interview with the BBC the ceo echoed Bisignami’s criticism of the...
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Some travel businesses are still unsure about what constitutes an air package it seems. The CAA has warned more than 100 travel businesses that they could be selling packages without an ATOL; those that are will face prosecution. It seems to me this continuing confusion may put off agents who are thinking...
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Impact on fares will be limited I'd have thought, but having said that travellers passing through Gatwick and Heathrow feel like they're being stiffed already. The big question is whether BAA will have to sell off an airport to stay afloat... and whether more competition in the market rather...