Alpha Travel Agency in the UK? Not Found in Official Registers
No active travel business named "Alpha Travel Agency" appears in:
- Companies House (UK registrar) — no exact match for "Alpha Travel Agency Ltd" or similar.
- ATOL holder list (CAA) — required for flight-inclusive packages.
- ABTA membership directory — major trade association.
- Google Maps / Yell / Thomson Local — no current listings.
Possibilities
- Dissolved: Company struck off (check Companies House "Dissolved" filter).
- Trading as: Different registered name (e.g., "Alpha Holidays Ltd t/a Alpha Travel").
- Franchise/brand: Local office of a network (e.g., Hays Travel, Trailfinders) using "Alpha" locally.
- Scam/phantom: Fake website/social media harvesting deposits — verify ATOL/ABTA before paying.
How to Verify Any UK Travel Agent
- Ask for ATOL number → check CAA ATOL search.
- Check ABTA number → ABTA member search.
- Search Companies House by exact name/number.
- Look for physical address, landline, Ltd/Plc suffix.
If you have a specific reference (website, card, recommendation), cross-check the above. "Alpha" is a common prefix — precision matters.