Hundreds of thousands of travelers are facing a nightmare scenario this week, with the collapse of tour operator Thomas Cook leaving them stranded abroad. All flights and vacations booked through the company have been canceled.
All flights and vacations booked through the company have been canceled, and all retail stores closed.
Basically, it prevents travelers from being left without assistance or facing a financial loss if their travel company stops trading. Which is exactly what happened in the UK on Sunday. The UK Foreign Office has tweeted that because of a limited number of aircraft, it is"prioritizing passengers in areas with limited alternative options."
Condor, a German airline owned by Thomas Cook, will continue flight operations, it said in a press release. It's worth checking to see if other airlines will help -- but don't assume you'll get any discounts. Other carriers have no responsibility to honor tickets on failed airlines -- but they might still be able to step up.
"If our guarantee is not accepted by the accommodation provider, we may need to relocate you to another hotel for the duration of your stay," says the CAA's guidance.
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