<p><br /> The "vast majority" of Goldtrail customers who were on holiday when the tour operator collapsed should be back in the UK by Monday night, the Civil Aviation Authority has said.<br /> </p><p><br /> Around 16,000 Britons were abroad when the Turkey and Greece specialist went into administration on Friday afternoon, while a further 2,000 were scheduled to fly from the UK this weekend.<br /> </p><p><br /> As the school holiday season gets under way, it is estimated 50,000 people booked to travel with Goldtrail could be affected over the summer months.<br /> </p><p><br /> Authorities reassured holidaymakers they could claim back money lost on bookings while alternative flights were available through the Air Travel Organiser's Licensing (Atol) scheme.<br /> </p><p><br /> Under the scheme, the Civil Aviation Authority said it had stepped in to protect customers by arranging to fly tourists home at the end of their holiday.<br /> </p><p><br /> Goldtrail, based in New Malden, Surrey, was described as a medium-sized independent operator which had been providing low-cost holidays for more than a decade.<br /> </p>
