Overview

• Great Little Escapes stopped trading under its ATOL licence on June 13, suspending bookings across its multiple brands and websites.
• A CAA statement on June 16 warned customers not to submit claims now because they will be rejected while officials gather further information.
• Travel agents holding consumer payments for Great Little Escapes have been instructed to await specific directions from the Air Travel Trust before issuing any refunds.
• Holidaymakers with ATOL-protected package bookings may qualify for refunds or repatriation support once the CAA completes its assessment.
• This marks the second major UK travel firm failure this year, following Jetline Travel’s collapse into administration in March 2025.