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Thomas Cook who is trying to cut down their debts has shocked holiday makers in the West Midlands by closing seven of their Thomas Cook high street travel agents. The company who are closing 125 high street travel agents announced the news today that the West Midlands would be one of the regions where their high street travel agents would no longer be available.
Staff at Thomas Cook are not happy at the move with some staff who are set to lose their jobs blaming the closure of their shops on bad management at board level. Some staff has questioned the reason why they bought the Co-Op when they were already in debt and this question has also been asked by leading travel experts as well as business leaders.
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The closure of the shops is good news for the likes of Thomson and First Choice who have been using the problems with Thomas Cook to their advantage.
Thomas Cook announced that there will be a total of 600 jobs that will be lost over the next two years with some travel experts asking if the high street travel agent will last that long with their recent financial troubles.
The company posted a pre-tax loss of £398 million for the year to September 30.
Thomas Cook UK chief executive officer Ian Ailles, said: “We’ve undertaken a comprehensive review of our retail network and today’s proposals will ensure that as the UK’s leading high street travel retailer we have the right stores in the right places for our customers.
“We will now be consulting with those affected colleagues and looking at the redeployment opportunities,” he added.
“Our high street stores are a popular way for customers to book with us and are an essential part of our multi-channel approach – alongside our websites and sales centres.”
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Holiday News. The rise of cheap flight Airlines has revolutionised the aviation industry. Indeed, having opened up a whole new world of travel for people who couldn’t previously afford to fly, the availability of cheap flights has continued to attract increasing numbers. As a result, figures estimate that global air travel is growing at an annual rate of around five per cent.
The first low cost airline was launched in America in 1971. It took another 21 years, though, and the passing of the European Open-Skies Treaty, to pave the way for airlines to fly wherever they wanted to within the EU, without having to seek prior government approval.
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The relaxing of the regulations marked a turning point in aviation history and saw an increase in the number of budget airlines taking to the skies. The overall effect has been impressive and today there are more than 60 cheap airlines Operating in Europe alone.
Apart from the cost of flights, one of the biggest changes these companies have brought about is the way that people book their tickets. Instead of having to go into a travel agency, most of the discount airlines like easyJet and Ryanair operate online, meaning you can easily find and buy your flights at the click of a mouse. All you usually need in order to check-in is your passport and confirmation number, thus removing the need to wait for your tickets to be sent out.
Just because the flights are cheap doesn’t mean that the service has been scrimped on. In fact, as with the traditional carriers, efficiency and safety are the top priorities with low cost airlines, as is attracting new customers.
Therefore, you can still expect to be seated in comfort, receive safety demonstrations and see your flights take off as scheduled.
There is also a whole host of other benefits to be had, such as being able to book cheap flights at short notice and being able to sit wherever you want to. Not only that, but companies such as easyJet offer a range of added-extras like being able to take an earlier flight, if you arrive at the airport ahead of schedule and there are free seats. Or if you miss or are late for your flight for whatever reason, you can book onto the next available one for a nominal charge. This is the opposite of what traditional airlines are doing: if you miss a flight and must buy it at the airport, it can cost hundreds of pounds.
The low cost airline industry has worked hard to transform the world of air travel. Consequently, millions of people around the globe are taking advantage of the numerous inexpensive flight deals available.
Although some services, like receiving free food in-flight, have been removed, choosing to fly cheaply doesn’t mean that you are foregoing a good level of service. Indeed, with companies like easyJet offering up a range of value-added services, you can expect to be well looked after.
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Holiday News. According to leading online Cheap Flights airlines, more and more people are now travelling to Jamaica with flights being so low. According to the reports, Cheap Flights to Jamaica are attracting more and more people helping Jamaica become one of the hottest new destinations for British Travellers.
The Jamaica Tourist board has said they have seen a 9.2 per cent increase in the number of tourist visiting their island and believes this is down to flights to Jamaica being offered cheaper by some airlines.
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A spokesman said: “Jamaica has become popular because it is a beautiful place to take your holiday and there is so much to do. Unlike countries that are in the Euro we offer value for money.
Jamaica with the new increase in tourism is seeing more and more hotels being built and more attractions being added to this already popular holiday destination.
The Jamaica Tourist Board Spokesman said the Caribbean island boasts a "fantastic variety" of adventure activities and a range of unique cultural experiences.
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