ATOL reform: modernising consumer protection

Seeks your views on modernising the ATOL consumer protection scheme in line with today’s business practices in the travel sector.

In particular, it seeks views on:

• proposals to strengthen ATOL in line with the Package Travel Directive 2015, to ensure enhanced customer protection
• longer term ATOL reform to ensure we get the regulatory framework right
• evaluation of the 2012 ATOL regulations

The consultation explores the case for:

• expanding the scope of ATOL protection
• reducing regulation to minimise burdens on business

It also explores how ATOL could be more commercial and risk-based in the future.

Consultation workshops

We will be holding the following workshop events during the consultation period:

City Date Time Manchester 9 November 10:30 to 12:30 London (dial in facilities available) 14 November 09:30 to 11:30 London 21 November 09:30 to 11:30

The format of the events will be:

• 2 hour session hosted by the DfT ATOL policy team
• overview of the proposals and timeframe
• walk-through of the core changes under the PTD
• discussion of the longer term ATOL reform options
• guidance on how to respond
• opportunity to raise questions throughout

If you wish to attend one of these events, please email ATOLconsultation@dft.gsi.gov.uk.