For those Brits who are considering doing a DIY or ‘do-it-yourself’ holiday without assistance from an ATOL protected travel operator are being warned about the risks involved.

Many people are tempted to book their flights, accommodation and car hire separately and directly themselves, however, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has warned that this may mean they will not be covered by the CAA’s ATOL scheme.

ATOL stands for Air Travel Organiser’s Licensing protection scheme and it means that when you book your holiday with the assistance of an ATOL protected company, usually (more…)