Is Atol cover vital for my flight?

Have a question? Ask our expert Simon Calder

Jet2 flights to Malaga are not protected in the same way as package deals (Getty/iStock)

Q I have used Jet2 for flights to Malaga repeatedly, and have been more than happy with their service. Looking at flights for June next year, though, I have just noticed that flight-only deals are not Atol protected. Is this a problem?

Charlie C

A Any purchase of future travel means placing faith in the airline, train operator or holiday company to deliver what you have bought. Almost always, they do. But when you are buying a promise, you take a small risk that it will be unfulfilled.