jmc-man
Just another small point to make clear, one of the great things about an airline is thay do not need an atol if they sell the seats direct. There is no protection at all for the customer apart from credit card (Not switch or Delta). It is the tour operator has to cop the insurance. So with the likes of BA now selling to the direct public they can take money upto nearly one year ahead as use it as they see fit.
I know have have gone off the point a bit, but most people have no idea this can happen.
Now where are the aircraft?