ABTA LifeLine helped people in need write off or delay £100,000 of debt in 2024 Full Page image dhewitt@abta.co.uk Mon, 03/24/2025 - 09:13 In 2024, in partnership with Citizens Advice Manchester (CAM), ABTA LifeLine assisted travel colleagues with vital debt, benefit and budgeting advice, helping write off £78,000 in debt and achieve benefit gains of […]
Passenger rights due to travel disruption caused by Heathrow power outage Full Page image dhewitt@abta.co.uk Fri, 03/21/2025 - 07:25 If your flight has been disrupted due to the power outage at Heathrow, you have rights in relation to replacement flights, refunds and general customer care.Your rights will vary depending on whether your holiday was booked […]
Raising awareness of, and bringing clarity to, passport rules Full Page image dhewitt@abta.co.uk Thu, 03/20/2025 - 10:00 A really important part of ABTA’s role is providing clear information and reliable advice so people can travel with confidence. Since the UK left the EU, the change in passport validity rules for travel to the Schengen area […]
ABTA urges holidaymakers to check their passport meets validity rules for travel to Europe Full Page image dhewitt@abta.co.uk Thu, 03/20/2025 - 09:55 Some people still being prevented from travelling, unaware of passport rule change brought in over four years agoWith the start of the Easter holidays just a few weeks away, ABTA – The Travel […]
Changes to consumer law – the new Digital Markets, Competition & Consumers Act Full Page image dhewitt@abta.co.uk Thu, 03/20/2025 - 08:54 The Digital Markets, Competition & Consumers Act 2024 (DMCC) was passed last year and is being brought into force in stages. We now know that the consumer law parts will come in on 6 […]
ABTA members offered free expert advice and guidance on how to utilise AI compliantly Full Page image dhewitt@abta.co.uk Thu, 03/13/2025 - 18:49 ABTA has launched an AI governance helpline where members can receive half an hour of free expert legal advice guiding them through the process of implementing AI in a compliant and responsible way. […]
What’s happening with the EU’s Entry Exit System and when can we expect it to go live? Full Page image dhewitt@abta.co.uk Thu, 03/13/2025 - 10:00 This column was first published in Travel Weekly on 13 March 2025.You’d be forgiven for thinking that all had gone quiet on the implementation of the EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES), […]
Free expert advice for members – our growing suite of ABTA Partner helplines Full Page image dhewitt@abta.co.uk Thu, 03/13/2025 - 09:00 As our industry is constantly adapting and changing with new legislation, trends and technologies, you may require specialist advice from experts outside your business. ABTA Partner helplines are a valuable benefit that we offer […]
Three ABTA leaders recognised in Women in Trade Associations Powerlist 2025 Full Page image simplesamlphp_… Fri, 03/07/2025 - 09:20 ABTA’s Lisa Kingman, Head of Financial Protection, Paula Macfarlane, Senior Solicitor and Angie Hills, Head of Destinations, have been included in the 2025 Women in Trade Associations Powerlist, which celebrates inspirational women in trade associations.Launched on […]
Working with you and Government to make travel more accessible Full Page image simplesamlphp_… Thu, 03/06/2025 - 11:42 Travel offers so many amazing experiences, which is why it is important it is accessible for all. We know that our members work hard to support customers who have accessibility needs – whether visible or hidden disabilities […]
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