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Thomas Cook Airlines
File:Thomas Cook Airlines Logo.png
IATA ICAO Callsign
MT TCX KESTREL
Founded31 March 2003
AOC #549
Operating bases
Fleet size34
Destinations72
Parent companyThomas Cook Group
HeadquartersManchester, England
Key peopleChristoph Debus, MD
Websitethomascookairlines.com

Thomas Cook Airlines (UK) Limited, is a British airline based in Manchester, England. It serves leisure destinations worldwide from its main bases at Manchester and London Gatwick Airport. It also operates services from eight other bases around the United Kingdom.

It was formed by the rebranding of JMC Air in 2003. Following the merger of the MyTravel Group with Thomas Cook in 2008, Thomas Cook Airlines UK Ltd was merged with MyTravel Airways.

Thomas Cook Airlines is part of the airline division of the Thomas Cook Group, which consists of three more sister airlines, all of which have a joint fleet management: Thomas Cook Airlines Scandinavia, German based Condor and Thomas Cook Airlines Balearics. The airline holds a United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority Type A Operating Licence, permitting it to carry passengers, cargo and mail on aircraft with 20 or more seats.[3]

History

A Thomas Cook Airlines Airbus A320 in its former livery

In 1999, JMC Airlines which was launched on 1 September and started operations on 27 March 2000, through the merger of Flying Colours Airlines and Caledonian Airways. On 31 March 2003 Thomas Cook rebranded the airline along with its other airlines as Thomas Cook Airlines.[4]

Following the merger between Thomas Cook AG and MyTravel Group PLC to form Thomas Cook Group plc in June 2007, Thomas Cook Airlines was formed on 30 March 2008 by the merger of Thomas Cook Airlines UK Ltd and MyTravel Airways. The airline commenced operations in time for the summer 2008 season, with a fleet of Airbus A320, A321 and A330 aircraft along with Boeing 757 and 767 aircraft.

In 2013, Thomas Cook Airlines, Thomas Cook Airlines Belgium, Thomas Cook Airlines Scandinavia and Condor merged into a single operating segment of the Thomas Cook Group.[5][6] Thomas Cook Airlines carried around 6.4 million passengers during 2015, a six percent increase compared with 2014.[7]

In October 2017, it was announced that the airline would open bases at Leeds Bradford Airport and London Luton Airport to fill the gap left by Monarch Airlines which had ceased operations.[8]

Destinations

Main article: Thomas Cook Airlines destinations

Thomas Cook Airlines operates flights to destinations in Europe, Africa, the Caribbean, North America and Asia. The airline also operates worldwide charter flights from the United Kingdom for a number of tour operators; however, Thomas Cook Tour Operations is the main user of the airline. The airline also provides direct customer bookings on a seat only basis, through their own website.

Fleet

Thomas Cook Airlines Airbus A321-200 taxiing at Manchester Airport, UK.
Thomas Cook Airlines Airbus A330-200 taking off from Manchester Airport, UK.

As of December 2017, the Thomas Cook Airlines fleet consists of the following aircraft:[9][10][11]

Thomas Cook Airlines Fleet
Aircraft In Service Orders Passengers Notes
P Y Total
Airbus A320-200 1 — – 180 180 To be transferred to Thomas Cook Airlines Balearics.[12][13][14][15]
Airbus A321-200 21 10 – 220 220 Six additional aircraft to be transferred from Condor.[16]
4 due from collapsed Monarch Airlines
Airbus A330-200 7 — 49 261 310
265 314
273 322
Airbus A330-300 — 1 – 388 388[17] To be transferred from Thomas Cook Airlines Scandinavia[18][19][20]
Boeing 757-300 5 — – 275 275 To be transferred to Condor.[16]
– 280 280
Boeing 767-300ER 1 — – 326 326 Stored at Manchester waiting to be converted to a freighter.
Total 35 11

Historical fleet

Thomas Cook Airlines Historical Fleet
Aircraft Introduced Retired Notes/Refs
Boeing 757-200 2003 2016 Replaced by Airbus A321

On-board service

Old Economy Cabin of a Thomas Cook Airlines Airbus A330-200

Short-haul flights

Drinks and snacks can be purchased on board. In-flight meals, champagne and a selection of gifts can be pre-ordered at the time of booking a flight or on the airline's website. Since May 2012, the in-flight meals available on Thomas Cook flights are designed exclusively by celebrity chef James Martin. Passengers who have not pre-ordered a meal can buy a selection of meals from the cabin crew. In-flight entertainment is available on most services. The new delivery of A321 aircraft will feature drop down entertainment systems with a potential for onboard wi-fi capabilities.

Long-haul flights

Economy

When flying long haul, in-flight meals are included in all cabin classes, chiefly a main meal with crackers and dessert and a further meal before landing. Drinks and snacks can also be purchased on board. The in-flight meals available on board Thomas Cook flights are designed exclusively by celebrity chef James Martin. Personal on-demand seat-back entertainment is available on the A330-200 aircraft.[21]

Premium Economy

A new Premium Economy product and service is offered for departures from Manchester and Belfast which includes priority check-in, priority boarding, fast track security, complimentary drinks, meals and snacks, newspapers, extra luggage, pillows, duvets and amenity kits. This cabin has dedicated cabin crew and passengers are seated in the front section of the aircraft in a newly designed cabin.[22]

In-flight entertainment

Short-haul flights

On short-haul flights, entertainment is fitted in A321 and B767 aircraft. Screens are fixed on the ceiling of the aircraft showing numerous films and TV shows depending on the length of the flight. B757-300 aircraft do not have an in-flight entertainment system fitted. Seats in most planes have a headphone socket and controls for 10 radio channels.[23]

Long-haul flights

On long-haul flights, personal seatback entertainment is available on A330 aircraft in both cabins. Economy passengers receive 4 movies and 6 TV shows free. This can be upgraded to the full library, which is unlimited entertainment, for a small fee. This is purchasable from the cabin crew. Premium economy passengers receive complimentary access to the full library. Also, all passengers can listen to 24 radio channels and listen to thousands of songs.

Cabin interior

Short-haul flights

Thomas Cook have replaced their B757-200 aircraft with new Airbus A321s. The cabin is yellow and grey to reflect the new corporate livery. Newer aircraft feature slim design leather seats in a two tone grey design. These seats have a seat pocket in the upper part of the seat in front, which allows for increased legroom.[citation needed]

Long-haul flights

As of Summer 2015, the A330 aircraft have been refurbished. This includes new seats, a new cabin and new services such as free meals and larger luggage allowances.

Premium Economy is only available on long haul A330 flights. This offers a 35" seat pitch with a 6" recline and a 20" width in a wider 2-3-2 cabin layout. Each seat has an in-arm tray table which can be folded in half to become a cup holder or for other small items. Also underneath each seat in front is a foot rest. Seats also have a personal screen either in the arm rest or seat in front.[22]

Economy seats on long haul flights are set in a 2-4-2 configuration. Economy and premium economy both have two tone grey seats. Also, both classes have leather headrests and fabric seats for increased comfort.[21]

Statistics

Year Total passengers Total flights Load factor Passenger change YoY
2005* 9,320,817 47,287 89.9%
2006* 8,441,276 42,182 89.0% Decrease009.4%
2007* 8,528,655 43,013 87.9% Increase001.0%
2008 8,315,327 42,410 90.0% Decrease002.5%
2009 8,202,534 38,849 92.0% Decrease001.4%
2010 8,120,815 37,571 93.1% Decrease001.0%
2011 7,969,693 36,103 93.3% Decrease001.9%
2012 6,783,661 32,109 94.1% Decrease014.9%
2013 6,084,315 28,438 93.1% Decrease010.3%
2014 6,043,480 28,858 91.4% Decrease000.7%
2015 6,395,623 30,601 91.8% Increase005.8%
2016 6,623,564 32,208 89.8% Increase003.6%
* Data for 2005 to 2007 includes MyTravel Airways
Source: UK Civil Aviation Authority [7]

Awards

  • Silver Award - Most Environmentally Responsible Airline 2008[24]
  • Runner-Up UK Charter Airline for Punctuality - Summer 2006[25]
  • FlightOnTime.info Most Punctual UK Charter Airline - Summer 2002 & Summer 2003[25]
  • FlightOnTime.info Most Punctual UK Charter Airline - Winter 2002/03, Winter 2003/04, Winter 2008/09 & Winter 2009/10[25]
  • Best Airline Website – UK Travelmole Web Awards 2015[26]
  • Europe's Leading Charter Airline 2015 - World Travel Awards[27]
  • World's Leading Charter Airline 2015 - World Travel Awards[28]
  • Europe's Leading Charter Airline 2016 - World Travel Awards[29]
  • World's Leading Charter Airline 2016 - World Travel Awards[30]

References

  1. ^ https://www.thomascookairlines.com/en/generated/timetable_S2018.pdf
  2. ^ https://www.thomascookairlines.com/en/generated/timetable_S2018.pdf
  3. ^ "Operating Licence Holders". Civil Aviation Authority (United Kingdom). Retrieved 16 July 2017.
  4. ^ "Companies House WebCHeck". wck2.companieshouse.gov.uk. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
  5. ^ "Thomas Cook merges European airline businesses". The Independent. 5 February 2013. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
  6. ^ "Thomas Cook plans airline merger". www.travelmole.com. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
  7. ^ a b "UK Airline Data". Civil Aviation Authority (United Kingdom). 29 April 2017. Retrieved 29 April 2017.
  8. ^ "Thomas Cook to fly from Leeds Bradford Airport as travel firms ease blow of Monarch collapse". www.gazettelive.co.uk. Retrieved 5 October 2017.
  9. ^ "GINFO Search Results Summary, Thomas Cook". Civil Aviation Authority (United Kingdom). 31 October 2017. Retrieved 2 November 2017.
  10. ^ "Our Fleet". Thomas Cook Airlines. Retrieved 2 November 2017.
  11. ^ "Our Airbus A330-200's [sic]". Thomas Cook Airlines. Retrieved 2 November 2017.
  12. ^ http://atwonline.com/airlines/thomas-cook-group-launch-balearics-airline
  13. ^ https://www.planespotters.net/airline/Thomas-Cook-Airlines-Balearics
  14. ^ http://www.jethros.org.uk/fleets/fleet_listings/thomas_cook_airlines_uk.htm
  15. ^ https://majorcadailybulletin.com/news/local/2017/10/18/49621/thomas-cook-new-airline-for-palma-start-early-next-year.html
  16. ^ a b https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/60597-condor-to-expand-frankfurt-b757-capacity-from-4q17 (subscription required)
  17. ^ http://www.thomascookairlines.dk/Om-os/flyflaade/Airbus-330-300
  18. ^ https://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/276134/thomas-cook-uk-s18-a330-300-operations-as-of-08dec17/
  19. ^ http://www.jethros.org.uk/fleets/fleet_listings/thomas_cook_airlines_uk.htm
  20. ^ https://www.planespotters.net/airframe/Airbus/A330/G-TCXD-Thomas-Cook-Airlines/XKotlq
  21. ^ a b "Thomas Cook Airlines - Economy Class". www.thomascookairlines.com. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
  22. ^ a b "Thomas Cook Airlines - Premium Class". www.thomascookairlines.com. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
  23. ^ "Entertainment - Thomas Cook Airlines". www.thomascookairlines.com. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
  24. ^ "British Travel Awards". British Travel Awards. 11 December 2008. Archived from the original on 10 November 2008. Retrieved 11 December 2008. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  25. ^ a b c "FLIGHTONTIME.info - Airline Delays & Punctuality at UK Airports". www.flightontime.info. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
  26. ^ "TravelMole - Awards". www.travelmole.com. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
  27. ^ "Europe's Leading Charter Airline 2015". World Travel Awards. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
  28. ^ "World's Leading Charter Airline 2015". World Travel Awards. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
  29. ^ "Europe's Leading Charter Airline 2016". World Travel Awards. Retrieved 2 January 2017.
  30. ^ "World's Leading Charter Airline 2016". World Travel Awards. Retrieved 2 January 2017.

External links

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