Extra flights set to bring stranded travellers home

ALMOST 1,000 Irish holidaymakers left stranded overseas after the collapse of one of Britain’s largest tour operators will be brought home this week on flights arranged by the Commissioner for Aviation Regulation.

The authority has arranged 12 additional flights to bring home customers of XL Leisure Group’s Irish arm, XL Holidays, since the travel group went into bust on Friday morning.

Up to 200 other holidaymakers due to finish their holiday this week will make their own way home and claim their costs from the commission on their return.