Travel company ceases trading after 9 years with flights and holidays at risk

Trav Expert Limited, trading as Best4trips, Travel Crew, and Air Waay, ceased trading as an ATOL holder on May 21, risking customer bookings. ATOL is a government-backed financial protection scheme run by the UK Civil Aviation Authority, guaranteeing refunds if a company collapses. The ATOL site advises travelers to check their certificate and booking type. Affected customers can claim refunds for ATOL-protected packages booked for trips after May 21, 2026 if tickets have already been issued; if not, they may need to rebook and pay directly for other elements. Those who paid Trav Expert directly by credit card are not eligible for ATOL refunds and should contact their card issuer.