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0 pointsCaliforniaKarl6y ago0 comments

Thomas Cook was more than just a travel agent. They were also an airline…

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Cook_Airlines

… and a hotel chain …

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Cook_Hotels_&_Resorts

I would not be surprised if the UK has laws in place, and/or are using ATOL funds, so that the existing Thomas Cook aircraft can be pressed into service for the return journeys.

For example, return arrangements have already been confirmed for those traveling from Croatia on the 23rd:

https://thomascook.caa.co.uk/customers/if-you-are-currently-...

The return flight details are identical to the original Thomas Cook flights (other than the flight numbers, which are similar).

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stordoff6y ago

> The return flight details are identical to the original Thomas Cook flights (other than the flight numbers, which are similar).

I suspect it's different operators re-using the same flight numbers and airport slots.

ZT is Titan (a short notice lease provider, which makes sense): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Titan_Airways

U2 is easyJet: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EasyJet

Titan Airways are confirmed as providing support:

> Following the collapse of Thomas Cook, Titan Airways are working in co-ordination with the Civil Aviation Authority to provide return flights back to the UK for those passengers currently overseas.

http://www.titan-airways.com/

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