Travel Companies Collapsing This Year | Leicester News

Leicester News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 17, 2026 · 1m

Travel chaos this year? Yeah, it’s been brutal—with global tensions and jet fuel shortages hitting hard. Seven travel companies have already collapsed, losing their ATOL protection and going into administration. ATOL isn’t just a badge—it’s your safety net: if a company folds, the UK Civil Aviation Authority steps in to help you finish your trip or get home safely. If you’re abroad when it happens, they’ll even arrange new flights. If you’re still flying, nothing changes—but always verify your travel company has a valid ATOL number before booking. Your peace of mind depends on it. Listen in…