Travel firm in licence request

A TRAVEL company planning tour packages to Lapland and Dubai from next week has asked the Commercial Court to overturn the aviation regulator’s refusal to renew its operator’s licence.

The Commission for Aviation Regulation (CAR) claims there are inadequate financial arrangements and resources in place to meet the company’s actual and potential obligations.

Manorcastle Ltd, of Clonkeen Road, Deansgrange, Dublin, trading as United Travel, has brought proceedings over the CAR’s decision not to renew its licence on October 24 last. The licence is required under the Transport Act 1982 to allow it carry on business as a tour operator over the period from November 1, 2008, to October 31, 2009.