UK travellers born between 2002 and 2008 given new ABTA alert

One concern is how late many are leaving key arrangementsRory Poulter04:01, 15 Aug 2026Thousands of young Brits are getting ready to jet off this August for a big first: a holiday abroad without mum and dad. But travel bosses say the freedom comes with a few pitfalls, especially for anyone heading to busy resorts and leaving the planning until the last minute. With flights, hotels and nightlife all ramping up during peak season, ABTA is urging first-time independent travellers to sort the essentials before they go.‌New research commissioned by ABTA suggests August is now the standout month for 18 to 24-year-olds travelling overseas, with almost half either booking or considering a trip this month. That’s well ahead of the wider adult population, where fewer than a third are looking at goin