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XL Holidays/Flights to declare Bankruptcy (11/09/08)

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I did see a thread the other day about XL Holidays being in trouble
but this is more serious now, link is from the times


http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/industry_sectors/leisure/article4735790.ece
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  • bignred05
    bignred05 Posts: 1,217 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    So to make this look worse buts its now on BBC TV news (freeview CH80 24hour)

    they are filing for administration according to the BBC
  • jetboy
    jetboy Posts: 524 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Combo Breaker
    Yeah on SKY now too. Think the party's over now..great shame.
    Timmay!
  • ginjim
    ginjim Posts: 10,078 Forumite
    is travelcitydirect going down with them?
  • http://www.xl.com/ is down for updating at the moment.

    At present time travel city direct are still taking bookings, but I wouldn't recommend anyone placing an order for now!

    Oh no, its zoom all over again.... :eek:
  • saveapenny
    saveapenny Posts: 6,773 Forumite
    Kosmar site is also down..OP should alter the title to inculde all the companies for anyone that doesnt know them all

    all the sites are now down

    what will happen with passengers away that are on flight only?
    If you look anything like your passport photo....Your too ill to travel
  • saveapenny wrote: »
    Kosmar site is also down..OP should alter the title to inculde all the companies for anyone that doesnt know them all

    all the sites are now down

    what will happen with passengers away that are on flight only?

    Yep travelcitydirect now down along with the rest.

    As with the recent zoom problem, passengers already on holiday are likely to have to find their own way back at their own expense unless xl have a contingency plan which is unlikely. You'll find out more once they put the press release up on their website.

    Congrats to all those that predicted it, guess it was bound to happen though.
  • jetboy
    jetboy Posts: 524 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Combo Breaker
    Advice to travellers now on their website. :(
    Timmay!
  • Hi,

    Just seen the news on the BBC website. I'm absolutely gutted as I had booked for 2 weeks in Florida next year with TCD.

    Now I have to hope i can get my money back from ATOL, THEN try & find the same holiday at a good price. :mad: :confused:
    Im new to all this but thanks for your support & patience :A :j
  • Full details of all the trading names and those covered by ATOL

    ON THE XL WEBSITE
    Warning ..... I'm a peri-menopausal axe-wielding maniac ;)
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