School ski trip financial protection you can trust
With SkiBound, you get a school ski trip you can be certain of, and that starts with your money. Party Leaders, parents and carers all want to know that if something goes wrong, nobody is left out of pocket.
Travel acronyms can feel like a mountain of their own, so below is a quick guide to what ABTOT, ABTA and ATOL are, how each one protects you, and which applies to your trip. The short version?
You’re covered. Now back to the good stuff: first turns, first chairlift, first breakfast they chose themselves.
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ABTOT: financial protection for ski trips without flights
ABTOT, the Association of Bonded Travel Organisers Trust, is a government-approved body that has protected travellers’ money since 1993. SkiBound ski trips without flights are ABTOT protected through Skibound Limited, membership number 5726.
This protection is required by The Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018, and ABTOT is how we meet it. It’s there in the background, so you never need to think about it.
How ABTOT protects your group should your operator financially fail
- If you haven’t travelled yet: you’ll get a refund.
- If you’re already away: where transport is part of your package, ABTOT makes sure your group gets home.
- Help while you’re abroad: if you ever need it, ABTOT’s 24/7 helpline is on 01702 811397.
So whether your group travels by coach to the Alps or stays at one of our own Clubhotels in France, your money is protected should your operator fail.
Our ABTOT financial protection statement
The Association of Bonded Travel Organisers Trust Limited (ABTOT) provides financial protection under The Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018 for Skibound Limited, membership number 5726, and in the event of their insolvency, protection is provided for:
- Non-flight packages
ABTOT cover provides for a refund in the event you have not yet travelled or repatriation if transportation was included in your package. Please note that bookings made outside the UK are only protected by ABTOT when purchased directly with Skibound Limited.
In the unlikely event that you require assistance whilst abroad due to our financial failure, please call our 24/7 helpline on 01702 811397 and advise you are a customer of an ABTOT protected travel company.
You can access The Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018 here: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2018/634/contents/made
You can find out more about ABTOT here: https://www.abtot.com/
ABTA: professional standards on every ski trip
ABTA, the Association of British Travel Agents, is the UK’s largest travel association. Its members sell around £41 billion of holidays and travel arrangements each year, and the ABTA logo has been a sign of confidence for travellers for more than 75 years.
As an ABTA member, SkiBound commits to ABTA’s Code of Conduct. It sets clear standards for how we plan, sell and deliver your ski trip, from accurate information before you book to how we look after your group while you’re away.
What ABTA membership means for your school
- High professional standards: we follow ABTA’s Code of Conduct on every ski trip we organise.
- Clear, fair information: you’ll know exactly what’s included before you commit.
- Independent support: in the unlikely event of a dispute we can’t resolve together, ABTA’s complaints and dispute resolution service is there to help.
- Expertise you can rely on: ABTA supports its members with guidance on travel law, health and safety and crisis management.
You can check our membership any time by searching for SkiBound, ABTA number V378X, on the ABTA website.
ATOL: financial protection for ski trips with flights
ATOL, the Air Travel Organiser’s Licence, is a UK government financial protection scheme run by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). By law, any company selling flight-inclusive packages in the UK must hold an ATOL, and SkiBound is proud to be licensed. So whether your group is flying to France, Italy or further afield, your ski trip is ATOL protected from the moment you pay.
How ATOL protects your group should your operator financially fail
- Your ATOL Certificate: when you book a ski trip with flights, we’ll send you an ATOL Certificate. It confirms exactly what’s protected, so keep it safe.
- Before you travel: if we’re unable to provide your ski trip due to financial failure, you’ll be entitled to a refund.
- While you’re away: the ATOL scheme makes sure your group can continue your ski trip or return home.
SkiBound ATOL number: 2165. You can check it on the CAA’s ATOL holder search.
Your protection at a glance
SkiBound is a trading name of Skibound Limited
ABTOT member number 5726 · ABTA number V378X · ATOL number 2165
ABTOT
A government-approved financial protection body.
Your money is refunded, or your group is brought home, if we can’t deliver your ski trip due to financial failure.
Applies to: all non-flight packages, including coach trips.
ABTA
The UK’s largest travel association.
We follow ABTA’s Code of Conduct, and you have independent support if you ever need to resolve a complaint.
Applies to: every SkiBound ski trip.
ATOL
A licence issued by the UK Civil Aviation Authority.
Your flight-inclusive ski trip is protected, and you receive an ATOL Certificate when you book.
Applies to: ski trips that include flights.
Why financial protection matters for your school
Organising a school ski trip means answering to a lot of people. Our protection gives each of them a clear, confident answer.
Teachers and trip leaders
One less thing to worry about, so you can focus on planning a brilliant week on the snow.
Senior leaders, bursars and governors
Assurance that school and parent funds are protected, supporting your due diligence and Educational Visits Coordinator (EVC) sign-off.
Parents and carers
Confidence that every payment towards their child’s ski trip is safeguarded.
Frequently asked questions
Is my ski trip financially protected with SkiBound?
Yes. Ski trips without flights are protected by ABTOT, and ski trips with flights are protected by ATOL. We’re also ABTA members, so every trip is organised to ABTA’s Code of Conduct.
What’s the difference between ABTA and ATOL?
ABTA is a trade association that sets professional standards and offers independent complaints support. ATOL is a government scheme that financially protects trips that include flights.
What is ABTOT and is it as good as ABTA protection?
Yes. ABTOT is a government-approved body that financially protects non-flight packages under the Package Travel Regulations 2018. It gives your group the refund and repatriation protection the regulations require.
Do I need to do anything to be protected?
No. Protection applies automatically when you book. For trips with flights, keep the ATOL Certificate we send you.
How do I check SkiBound’s memberships?
Search for our numbers on the ABTA, ABTOT and CAA websites: ABTOT 5726 (Skibound Limited), ABTA V378X, ATOL 2165.
Does financial protection replace travel insurance?
No. Financial protection covers you if a travel company fails. Travel insurance covers things like illness, accidents or lost luggage, so we recommend every group has both.
Book your next school ski trip with confidence
With ABTOT, ABTA and ATOL behind every booking, you can plan knowing your group is in safe hands. Explore our ski trips or talk to our friendly team about your plans.
