What does Atol protected mean?

What does Atol protected mean?

Air Travel Organisers’ Licensing scheme ATOL protection covers flight-based trips booked with a UK travel company. If your package holiday is ATOL protected, it means you’ll get support and financial help if your travel company collapses. The name ATOL stands for Air Travel Organisers’ Licensing scheme. The scheme began in 1973.

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