After reports earlier this week that airline Sky Europe had collapsed, Blogteloipa brings you advice on how to book flights safely, avoid losing your cash and where you stand should an airline go bust.
According to Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act, if your flight cost between £100 and £30,000 and was paid for by credit card, then money can be claimed back. This also applies if your flight or trip was booked through an ATOL bonded agent.
If however, you booked your flight was booked with a Visa Debit card, the best advice is to contact the account provider who will try and recover the money.
It’s also the tour operators responsibility to make alternative arrangements for passengers left stranded by the collapse of package holiday companies.
Rochelle Turner from Which? Holiday says, “With yet another tour operator collapsing and leaving holiday-makers stranded, it’s really important that people take steps to ensure they are protected should a similar incident occur in the future.
Also check your travel insurance policy, which should be able to help you out.
To protect yourself in the future, make sure you check the clauses set out by your travel insurance, and book with a reputable flight company such as easyjet.com or if you’re travelling further a field, gulfair.com.
