Membership and Protection
Tropical Sky safeguards your money and holiday through membership and full adherence to published codes of best conduct and practice of appropriate regulatory bodies.
CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) and ATOL (Air Travel Organiser's Licence)
Tropical Sky is fully ATOL bonded with the CAA (ATOL Number 9759).
The CAA is the UK's aviation regulator responsible for that include air safety and consumer protection among other duties. It manages the Air Travel Organisers' Licensing (ATOL) scheme. All operators in the UK are required by law to hold an ATOL licence which demands the deposit of a substantial financial bond with the CAA. ATOL protects you from being stranded or losing money by arranging for people abroad to finish their holiday and fly home or fully refunding your payment in the event of any problem with the operator. It only applies to flight inclusive holiday packages.
Visit CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) and ATOL (Air Travel Organiser's Licence) website
IATA (International Air Transport Association)
Tropical Sky is also associated with IATA, the organisation that promotes international inter-airline cooperation. Today, IATA has 230 members from 126 countries throughout the world representing all the leading carriers and airline operators.
Visit IATA (International Air Transport Association) website
ABTOT (The Association of Bonded Travel Organisers Trust Limited)
ABTOT provides financial protection under The Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018 for Tropical Sky 5504, and in the event of their insolvency, protection is provided for non-flight package holidays.
ABTOT cover provides for a refund in the event you have not yet travelled or repatriation if transportation was included in your package. Please note that bookings made outside the UK are only protected by ABTOT when purchased directly with Tropical Sky.
In the unlikely event that you require assistance whilst abroad due to our financial failure, please call our 24/7 helpline on 01702 811397 and advise you are a customer of an ABTOT protected travel company.
You can access The Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018 here:
CTO (Caribbean Tourism Organisation) Chapter UK & Europe
Tropical Sky is a member of the CTO Chapter UK & Europe, which sets out to support tourism across the Caribbean region. It aims to help ensure that tourists are offered the best range of options and delivered the best possible experiences during any visit. In addition, it has a huge focus on supporting sustainable tourism development.
To find out more see www.caribbean.co.uk
IAA (Irish Aviation Authority)
Tropical Sky Ireland is licensed by The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA - TA0664), a commercial semi-state company (Designated Activity Company) and the single civil aviation regulator for Ireland. The IAA is responsible for the regulation of safety, security and consumer interests. The company's responsibilities are set out in the framework of applicable global, European and national legislation/regulation. As a condition of granting licences to tour operators and travel agents, the IAA insists on the deposit of a secured bond and administers a scheme to reimburse consumers in the event of commercial or other difficulties with their provider. Booking your holiday with a IAA Licenced operator like Tropical Sky means your money and your holiday are protected from the outset.
Visit IAA (Irish Aviation Authority) wesbite
IATA (International Air Transport Association)
Tropical Sky Ireland is also associated with IATA, the organisation that promotes international inter-airline cooperation. Today, I A T A has 230 members from 126 countries throughout the world representing all the leading carriers and airline operators.
To find out more see IATA (International Air Transport Association)
ITAA (Irish Travel Agents Assocation)
Tropical Sky is a member of the Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA). The ITAA was founded in 1971 and, since then, has represented Ireland's Travel Agents and Tour Operators. The Association brings together approximately 100 member companies covering 140 branches in different towns and cities throughout the Republic of Ireland.
Visit Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) wesbite
Worldchoice Ireland
Tropical Sky Ireland is a member of Worldchoice Ireland, a leading group of independently owned retail travel agents in Ireland. Worldchoice Ireland was established in 1976, and now brings together 800 Travel Agency locations across Northern Ireland. Worldchoice Ireland and its members provide customers with trustworthy, unrivalled service and fantastic travel experiences.
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