Where in the CAA's opinion it is in the interests of consumers to do so, the CAA may provisionally vary an ATOL with immediate effect.

When issuing a provisional variation the CAA must supply a summary of the reasons for the provisional variation to the ATOL holder.

Within a period of 28 days beginning with the date of issue of a provisional variation the CAA must service a notice under regulation 36 to revoke, suspend or vary the ATOL unless the provisional variation is withdrawn by the CAA.

A provisional variation may impose such terms or conditions on the ATOL as the CAA considers necessary for the protection of current or potential consumers.