What is ATOL in laymens terms?
A. The ATOL (Air Travel Organisers Licensing) protection scheme is operated by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and is funded by a small compulsory levy on all package holidays sold in the UK. ATOL protection will guarantee to refund your money or repatriate you back to the UK in the event of your chosen tour operator getting into financial difficulties. Only book holidays that are ATOL protected!