Hundreds of flights were cancelled after the company stopped operating on Friday. The Barcelona-based firm stopped operating on Friday and more than 200 flights were abruptly cancelled. See full story on BBC This further collapse highlights the problems for schools booking tours directly with airlines and hotel; they often fail to appreciate the lack of essential consumer protection as such arrangements may not fall under the Package Travel Regulations. Using a School Travel Forum Assured Member enable schools to easily ensure they are fully protected.