Following a statement on behalf of the Spanish Tourist Office this week, the FCDO advice page has drawn more awareness to the necessity of consumers and travel businesses staying up to date on all entry requirements for their chosen destinations, Covid-related or otherwise. In the statement released this week, the Spanish Tourist Office "set the…
read moreIn light of the recent disruptions to airports, airlines, and the aviation sector, the UK government's Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, has released an aviation guide in one of the government's bids to fight the disruptions. Over the course of the past few months, the aviation sector has seen minor and major disruptions to flights,…
read moreAfter a lot of confusion causing passengers to be falsely turned away by airlines, the Foreign Office (FCDO) have finally updated their advice on passport validity when travelling to the EU. In recently weeks many travellers have been turned away by airlines after the airlines and passengers alike have been confused concerning the passport…
read moreWhen you book your holiday with a Protected Trust Services (PTS) member, you are provided with some of the best financial protection in the UK travel industry. Great financial protection is one of the most important things for peace of mind when booking your holiday, and at PTS, we pride ourselves on being able to…
read moreOn Tuesday the 26th of April, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) issued a reminder to UK travellers that the £85 million currently still unclaimed in ATOL protected Refund Credit Notes will lose that financial protection later this year. Near £50 million in Refund Credit Notes has already been spent or refunded by travellers since…
read moreAs the end of the first quarter approaches, we can start to see a pattern for 2022 travel. Though the past two years has encouraged the travel industry to become more flexible and adapt to changing circumstances, 2022 travel is already cutting out to be a fantastic year ahead. While 2020 and 2021 presented…
read moreIt's safe to say that February 2022 has been packed with updated travel rules (in a great way). After the spread of the Omicron variant, and subsequently us adapting to it, consumer confidence has been restored. Not only has consumer confidence begun to increase, but industry confidence too. Many destinations have set out plans, goals,…
read moreKnowing you can put your trust, and money, in a travel company is important. Whether it’s a travel agent, a tour operator, or an airline, having confidence will allow you to relax on your holiday. Here at PTS, we care a lot about the quality and confidence we can proudly display through our members. With…
read moreIt's fair to say that November and December have been busy months for the travel industry. With the Omicron variant causing uncertainty, many consumers are panicked and concerned about bookings they've already made or bookings they want to make. A lot of those consumers are asking the important question, 'can I still book a holiday…
read moreAmidst the changes that the Covid pandemic brings to travel in 2021 and the preparations for travel it requires, it's still important for travellers to check other preparations that aren't Covid related. From passport validity and visas to checking the prices of phone calls on your phone plan, each traveller will have a checklist of…
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