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Post by jocool on Sept 12, 2008 8:22:30 GMT
XL went into recievership last night. All their planes are grounded and those who have flights with them are advised not to go to the airport. The CAA will arrange alternative flights home for the stranded although not for people who haven't started their holiday yet. Their emergency helpline number is 0289 185 654.
From the BBC website (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7611639.stm):
Tens of thousands of Britons are stranded abroad after the country's third largest package holiday group went into administration.
The XL Leisure Group, which operates XL airlines, flies to 50 destinations, mainly in the Mediterranean.
All its flights have now been cancelled and its aircraft grounded.
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said 85,000 people could be stranded abroad and 200,000 have made advance bookings with the company.
David Clover, a spokesman for the CAA, said it was making arrangements to help customers of the four tour companies within the XL group.
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Post by Liz on Sept 12, 2008 8:40:39 GMT
Welcome to the board Jo and thanks for the info -I'm sure quite a few people will be watching this topic  |
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