ATOL (Air Travel Organiser's Licence) is a UK financial protection scheme managed by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). It protects most air package holidays sold by travel businesses that are based in the UK. The scheme is designed to ensure that if your travel company fails, you don't lose your money and you aren't stranded abroad.
When you pay for your trip, you will be issued an ATOL Certificate. This vital legal document contains your name, booking reference, ATOL holder name and license number, list of services covered, total price paid, and important information about your protection.
IJ Travel Tours acts as an Appointed Agent for Brightsun Travel (UK) Limited (ATOL 3853).
This strategic partnership ensures that every flight-inclusive holiday booked through us is fully protected under the UK government's ATOL scheme. When you book with us, your money is safe, and your journey is backed by one of the industry's most respected travel consolidators.
Understanding what is and isn't covered
Flights + accommodation booked together
When booked as part of a package
Flights with separate components booked within 24 hours
Hotel-only bookings are NOT protected
Vehicle rental alone is NOT protected
Individual flights booked directly with airlines are NOT protected
3 simple steps to ensure your protection
Ensure all parts of your trip (flights, hotels, and other services) are listed correctly on the certificate.
Take a copy with you (digital or paper) when you travel. You may need to present it.
The certificate shows the ATOL holder name and license number (3853).
Peace of mind for your travel investment
Get a full refund if your travel company fails before departure
Get home safely if you're stranded abroad
The Civil Aviation Authority handles everything
Backed by UK government regulation
Coverage throughout your entire trip
Protection for international holidays
Real-life scenarios showing ATOL in action
You book a £3,000 package holiday to Maldives through IJ Travel Tours. Two weeks before departure, your tour operator goes bankrupt. Under ATOL protection, the CAA will arrange a full refund of your £3,000.
You are on a 7-day holiday to Dubai when your airline collapses. ATOL protection ensures you will complete your holiday as planned and be repatriated home at no extra cost.
Common questions about ATOL protection
Yes. All flight-inclusive packages booked through IJ Travel Tours are fully protected under the ATOL scheme. Your money is held in trust and protected even if the travel company fails.
Yes. You will receive your ATOL Certificate immediately upon making payment for your booking.
Flight-only bookings may not be ATOL protected. However, when you book flights as part of a package holiday with us, you are fully protected.
Under ATOL protection, the CAA will arrange alternative flights or provide a full refund.
Yes! ATOL protects against supplier failure, but you still need travel insurance for medical emergencies, trip cancellation for personal reasons, baggage loss, and other issues.
Visit the official CAA website at www.atol.org.uk and search for ATOL holder "Brightsun Travel (UK) Limited" or number "3853".
If you have any questions about how your specific booking is protected, please contact our experts:
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