Travellers who are forced to cancel a flight are facing a refund lottery as some airlines repay in full while others won't hand back a penny. It is left to the airline to decide its own cancellation policy.
If you book now you may find that you will not be covered under your travel insurance if the holiday is later cancelled or you have another reason to claim under the policy
If you book now you may find that you will not be covered under your travel insurance if the holiday is later cancelled or you have another reason to claim under the policy
If a package holiday company goes bust during a trip, ATOL protection pays for accommodation and can handle refunds for things like car hire and flights home.