ATOL Franchise

If your travel business sells flights or is looking to sell flights, you will need an ATOL  (Air Travel Organisers’ Licence) to comply with UK Travel Regulations.

ABTOT is an approved CAA ATOL Franchisee – providing  you a simpler, unsecured and cost-effective way to obtain and manage your ATOL Financial protection under our scheme.

We are also an approved body regulated by the UK Government’s Department for Business and Trade and can manage both your ATOL and non-ATOL bonding in one place, saving you time and reducing duplication.

Who can apply for an ABTOT ATOL Franchise?

Our ATOL Franchise is designed for UK or overseas small to medium-sized travel organisers that want a flexible alternative to the CAA’s Small Business or Standard ATOL. It’s ideal for businesses that want direct support and meet the ATOL Franchise criteria.

• UK and Overseas based tour operators selling flight-inclusive packages
• Travel agents dynamically packaging ATOL sales
• Businesses that already hold an ATOL but want a hybrid bonding model

Benefits of the ABTOT ATOL franchise scheme

The ABTOT ATOL Franchise provides a comprehensive and cost-effective solution with streamlined processes and ongoing support from the ABTOT team.

• Access to expert guidance on meeting CAA requirements
• Cost-effective ATOL licences
• Ongoing compliance support and reporting
• Flexible solutions that adapt to your company’s size and financial strength

You can choose from unsecured insurance backed bonds or hybrid solutions with bonds and trust/escrow accounts.

ABTOT ATOL Franchise Hybrid Solution

Our Hybrid Solution, developed with PT Trustees, combines an insurance-backed bond with a Trust or Escrow Account. This means:

• Customer money is safely segregated
• Funds can be released flexibly to pay suppliers
• Merchant acquirer cover is included
• You get detailed data analysis and reporting to simplify your CAA returns

How to apply?

• Contact ABTOT to discuss your business model and requirements
• Provide supporting financial information for our underwriters to review
• Once you have received indicative terms, we help you to complete the ATOL application and ongoing reporting

Ready to discuss your ATOL Franchise options?

Contact the ABTOT team to find out how our scheme can simplify your licensing and protection: enquiry@abtot.com or call 0207 065 5313.