Freedom Flights / XL.com

12 September 2008

It has been announced this morning that Freedom Flights, who we advertised on this site, has gone in to administration. Freedom Flights is part of the XL Leisure Group. Unfortunately this means that any flights booked on line will not be covered by ATOL. For more information on this news see their website xl.com.

Booking flights or holidays on line does offer savings, but it seems that in some cases we are not covered by ATOL if we do so. However, booking by credit card does ensure that a full refund will be given in such circumstances by your credit card company.

Feature for September - autumn breaks

1 September 2008

Summer never really got away in the UK and it has certainly gone now. However, looking on the bright side we can take a break not far from home and not actually expect the weather to be warm and dry! For me, anyway, the joy of September is that I no longer wake each morning hoping to see the sun shining. Instead I can enjoy the leaves turning the lovely colours of autumn and wear jumpers without a hint of disappointment or annoyance! Read more