Air Travel Organisers' Licensing Act 2017

This law creates new rules for companies that sell package holidays and flights. It updates old rules to match how people book travel today, including online bookings. Companies that organize air travel must get a licence from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), which is the government body that oversees aviation. They must also put money aside to protect customers if the company goes bust. The law covers traditional travel agents and newer online booking sites. If a travel company fails, customers can get their money back or be brought home from their holiday. The Act brings UK law in line with European Union rules about travel protection. It replaces older laws that did not cover modern booking methods like smartphone apps and comparison websites.

• 1Travel companies organizing flights must get a licence from the Civil Aviation Authority
• 2Companies must put aside money to protect customers if they go out of business
• 3Covers both traditional travel agents and modern online booking websites
• 4Updates old rules to include smartphone apps and comparison sites
• 5Ensures customers get refunds or help getting home if their travel company fails