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Sun4u collapse to impact on 1,200 travellers

16th August 2010

The collapse of tour operator Sun4u will throw more than 1,000 holidaymakers' plans into chaos.

The Birmingham-based firm announced through its website that it had stopped trading on Friday.

The collapse of the company will heighten fears in the industry that more firms could meet a similar fate.

Sun4u is thought to have suffered following the ash cloud crisis earlier this year.

Most of the 1,200 customers on holiday through the company are in Spain.

Travel organisation Abta said those with Atol (Air Travel Operators' Licensing) packages should be able to continue with their holidays as planned.

A spokesman said: "There are approximately 1,200 people away at the moment and most of them are in Spain.

"Anyone who has booked a package holiday must contact the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) or contact the supplier named on their invoice."

Those who have planned a vacation through Sun4u would also be wise to double check their travel insurance policy if they attempt to reclaim their holiday costs.

The CAA said measures would be put in place to ensure those abroad with Atol packages can come home.

But it warned those who used Sun4u as a travel agent simply to book flights might have trouble returning.

There were reports of holidaymakers being ordered to pay for their accommodation for a second time following the news of the firm's failure.

Copyright © Press Association 2010

 

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