Thomson says that last week's website error which saw incorrect insurance information sold against build-your-own holidays was a mistake only its main website.
Officials now say terms and conditions for BYO trips on sister site HolidayHypermarket are actually correct and holidays are not covered under the company's ATOL financial protection bond.
Initially it was said that an error had taken place on both sites, with an investigation taking place as to why the wrong T&Cs had appeared.
Since Tnooz broke the original article, Thomson has edited the T&Cs page on its main website to reflect the correct terms under which its BYO holidays are sold.
Those who noted Thomson's infamous "duck" remarks following the TravelRepublic case (questioning whether the agency was selling a package holiday or not) will also now be wondering whether the same comments apply to its sister site.
In its defence, Thomson officials now say the following:
The HolidayHypermarket site operates in the low cost arena and in a very price-led market. As such, as much as we would like to, we are unable to bond dynamic packages sold from this site, as we have to remain competitive.
We would welcome legislation that ensures a level playing field and demands bonding for all dynamic packages, but until such time as that happens we will continue to differentiate our products to suit the markets in which they are operating.
It is our view that all dynamic packages should be bonded and we have been actively encouraging the [UK] government to take steps to ensure that happens.
All dynamic packages sold on the Thomson and First Choice websites are bonded and we believe this is the right course of action as those brands are known for having financially protected packages and it may be confusing for customers if we also sell, on the same website, combinations that are not bonded packages.
"The HolidayHypermarket site operates in the low cost arena and in a very price-led market. As such, as much as we would like to, we are unable to bond dynamic packages sold from this site, as we have to remain competitive.
"We would welcome legislation that ensures a level playing field and demands bonding for all dynamic packages, but until such time as that happens we will continue to differentiate our products to suit the markets in which they are operating.
"It is our view that all dynamic packages should be bonded and we have been actively encouraging the [UK] government to take steps to ensure that happens.
"All dynamic packages sold on the Thomson and First Choice websites are bonded and we believe this is the right course of action as those brands are known for having financially protected packages and it may be confusing for customers if we also sell, on the same website, combinations that are not bonded packages."