The Association of British Travel Agents reports that Airbrim Ltd, trading as Travel & Sun of 129 Oldham Street Manchester M4 1LN (ABTA no. A1201) has ceased trading today (5 August 2005) and has convened a meeting of creditors in order to go into liquidation.

All claims arising from this failure will be handled by the ABTA Claims Department and consumers can call telephone number 020 7 307 2041 for assistance.

-ends- Notes for editors: � ABTA is the largest travel trade association in the UK and its Members are responsible for the sale of over 90% of overseas package holidays bought in the UK. Members are required to provide security to protect their customers in the event of their financial failure � ABTA Members are required to follow a strict code of conduct to ensure the highest standards of customer service. � If a member of the public has a dispute they cannot resolve with an ABTA Member, ABTA provides a low cost, independent arbitration service administered by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.

For further information contact Sean Tipton or Frances Tuke, Tel: 020 7307 1900