CMA response to DBT’s call for evidence on the package travel legislation

Summary:

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has responded to the Department for Business, Trade and Industry's (DBT) call for evidence on updating the package travel legislation. The CMA's response provides advice on how changes to the regulations may impact consumers and competition. The CMA investigated suspected breaches of consumer protection law in the package holiday sector during the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in over u00a3200 million in refunds for consumers. The response offers guidance to DBT on the potential effects of regulatory changes. For any queries, please contact the CMA advocacy team at advocacy@cma.gov.uk.