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27/08/2008
Holidaymakers Left High, Dry, And Unable To Fly
The Commission for Aviation Regulation is desperately trying to organise return flights for up to 500 stranded holidaymakers after the closure of a major tour operator in Co Mayo.
Great Escapes, which was based in Swinford, announced on Tuesday it has ceased trading with immediate effect.
Almost 1,000 people have been affected by the closure of a tour operator in Co Mayo.
The CAR says it is extremely unlikely that existing bookings made with the company will be honoured, and a refund is the best the stranded holidaymakers, and those who have booked their holidays with the company can hope for.
Small tour operators such as Great Escapes are understood to be under pressure from fuel surcharges being imposed by charter aircraft companies.
Holidays booked at a certain price in the Spring were hit with additional fuel charges by airlines, forcing travel companies to cough up the extra amount.
On Wednesday the company is refusing any calls, or to issue any further information.
A recorded message on the Great Escapes switchboard on Wednesday morning broke the news to customers that the firm is no longer operating.
However, the company is also known as Ronane Travel Ltd and customers can contact the Commission for Aviation Regulation to claim a refund.
(DW)
Great Escapes, which was based in Swinford, announced on Tuesday it has ceased trading with immediate effect.
Almost 1,000 people have been affected by the closure of a tour operator in Co Mayo.
The CAR says it is extremely unlikely that existing bookings made with the company will be honoured, and a refund is the best the stranded holidaymakers, and those who have booked their holidays with the company can hope for.
Small tour operators such as Great Escapes are understood to be under pressure from fuel surcharges being imposed by charter aircraft companies.
Holidays booked at a certain price in the Spring were hit with additional fuel charges by airlines, forcing travel companies to cough up the extra amount.
On Wednesday the company is refusing any calls, or to issue any further information.
A recorded message on the Great Escapes switchboard on Wednesday morning broke the news to customers that the firm is no longer operating.
However, the company is also known as Ronane Travel Ltd and customers can contact the Commission for Aviation Regulation to claim a refund.
(DW)
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