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Thomas Cook Airlines
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United Kingdom · Callsign: KESTREL
124
Routes
25
Destinations
10
Countries
124
Flights
Longest Routes
| From | To | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAS 🇺🇸 | MAN 🇬🇧 | 8,166 km | 606 min |
| MAN 🇬🇧 | LAS 🇺🇸 | 8,166 km | 606 min |
| CUN 🇲🇽 | LGW 🇬🇧 | 7,976 km | 593 min |
| MAN 🇬🇧 | CUN 🇲🇽 | 7,794 km | 580 min |
| CUN 🇲🇽 | MAN 🇬🇧 | 7,794 km | 580 min |
| HOG 🇨🇺 | MAN 🇬🇧 | 7,118 km | 532 min |
| MAN 🇬🇧 | CCC 🇨🇺 | 7,108 km | 532 min |
| SSH 🇪🇬 | NCL 🇬🇧 | 4,169 km | 324 min |
| NCL 🇬🇧 | SSH 🇪🇬 | 4,169 km | 324 min |
| MAN 🇬🇧 | HRG 🇪🇬 | 4,146 km | 323 min |
| HRG 🇪🇬 | MAN 🇬🇧 | 4,146 km | 323 min |
| MAN 🇬🇧 | SSH 🇪🇬 | 4,108 km | 320 min |
| SSH 🇪🇬 | MAN 🇬🇧 | 4,108 km | 320 min |
| SSH 🇪🇬 | BHX 🇬🇧 | 4,030 km | 314 min |
| LGW 🇬🇧 | HRG 🇪🇬 | 3,900 km | 305 min |
| HRG 🇪🇬 | LGW 🇬🇧 | 3,900 km | 305 min |
| SSH 🇪🇬 | LGW 🇬🇧 | 3,866 km | 303 min |
| LGW 🇬🇧 | SSH 🇪🇬 | 3,866 km | 303 min |
| BFS 🇬🇧 | LCA 🇨🇾 | 3,760 km | 295 min |
| LCA 🇨🇾 | MAN 🇬🇧 | 3,469 km | 275 min |
Top Destinations
- United Kingdom 59
- Spain 29
- Turkey 14
- Tunisia 8
- Cyprus 5
- Egypt 5
- United States 1
- Malta 1
- Mexico 1
- Cuba 1
Aircraft Types
- Boeing 757-200 57 routes
- Airbus A321 48 routes
- Boeing 757-300 18 routes
- Airbus A320 12 routes
- Airbus A330-200 11 routes
- Boeing 767-300 6 routes
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Thomas Cook Airlines belong to an airline alliance?
Thomas Cook Airlines did not belong to any airline alliance. The British leisure airline was part of the Thomas Cook Group, one of the world's oldest travel companies. Thomas Cook Airlines ceased operations in September 2019 when the parent company collapsed.
Where were Thomas Cook Airlines main base airports?
Thomas Cook Airlines operated from major UK airports including Manchester (MAN), London Gatwick (LGW), Birmingham (BHX), Glasgow (GLA), and East Midlands (EMA). The airline connected British holidaymakers with Mediterranean, Caribbean, and long-haul resort destinations.
What cabin classes did Thomas Cook Airlines offer?
Thomas Cook Airlines offered Premium Class on long-haul flights with lie-flat seats, and Economy Class on all flights. The airline's service was tailored to leisure travelers, with an emphasis on holiday experiences rather than business travel products.
What was Thomas Cook Airlines checked baggage allowance?
Thomas Cook Airlines typically included one checked bag of 20 kg with most holiday packages. Premium Class included 25 kg or more. Flight-only bookings had varying baggage inclusions depending on the fare type.
What happened to Thomas Cook Airlines?
Thomas Cook Airlines ceased all operations on September 23, 2019, when the Thomas Cook Group collapsed after 178 years of operation. The failure stranded approximately 600,000 holidaymakers worldwide, triggering Operation Matterhorn, the UK's largest peacetime repatriation. The collapse was attributed to high debt, competition from online travel agencies, and a failure to adapt to changing consumer booking habits.