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Travel & Health AdviceFinancial Protection Holidays can be the most relaxing and rewarding time ever, but they can go horribly wrong, so before you part with any cash here are a few essential tips to help protect you. Firstly and most importantly you need to know if your travel agent or tour operator has sufficient funds in place in case of the need for repatriation or in the event of insolvency you can do this by checking to see if they are registered with one of the following bodies:
Also listed below are some other websites which will help you with any travel issues:
Association of Bonded Travel Organisers Trust - ABTOT Hold bonds on behalf of travel organisers, in order to provide financial protection for customer prepayments. They are approved by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). Association of British Travel Agents - ABTA Provide financial protection for their customers. This enables you to book your holiday with peace of mind in the knowledge that if your tour operator or travel agent has financial difficulties your holiday will be covered. Association of Independent Tour Operators - AITO AITO has its own DTI-approved bonding scheme that requires its member companies to protect the money of its customers resident in the UK. ATOL - Civil Aviation Authority Managed by the CAA (Civil aviation Authority), ATOL offers a protection scheme that covers flights and air holidays. It is the only scheme for flights and air holidays sold by tour operators in the UK. British Insurance Brokers' Association - BIBA The UK’s leading general insurance organisation. We represent the interests of insurance brokers, intermediaries and customers, and have partner members from the leading companies in the insurance industry. British Activity Holiday Association - BAHA The British Activity Holiday Association is the trade association for private sector providers of activity holidays and courses in the UK Bonded Coach Holidays - BCH The Bonded Coach Holiday Scheme is approved by the DTi and protects customers who have booked with an approved member.To check if it's covered contact the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) on 020 7240 3131 or have a look at their website. Civil Aviation Authority - CAA Offers all types of travel advice from baggage problems, cancellations, charter flights, health & safety, tickets and fares etc. Customs and Excise Find out what you can bring into the UK without paying duty or VAT. Foreign Embassies UK Foreign Embassies Contact details of the UK's embassies, high commissions and consulates overseas. Foreign Embassies In the UK A list of all the representatives of foreign states and Commonwealth countries in London. International Air Transport Association - IATA IATA represent over 250 airlines. The organisation also represents, leads and serves the airline industry in general. Passport Agency British Nationals resident in the UK can now apply online for a passport whether you are a new applicant or an existing passport holder. It covers all aspects of the application, renewal and amendment of passports. Travel Trust Association (TTA) The Travel Trust Association is a Trade Association composed of Travel Agents and Tour Operators which regulates its members and provides financial protection to the consumer. |
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