The collapse of tour operator XL is the latest blow to the UK air travel industry, which has endured a torrid summer with a number of companies closing down.

Passengers stranded at England's Gatwick Airport today spoke of their frustration at the lack of information they had been given after XL Leisure Group cancelled all its flights.

Thousands of Irish people have had their holidays cancelled following the collapse of XL Leisure Ireland.

Holidaymakers have been left stranded after tour operator XL Leisure Group went into administration and grounded all flights.