THOMAS COOK AIRLINES OFFERS MORE HOLIDAYS AND FLIGHT SEATS FROM BRISTOL AIRPORT THIS SUMMER

Larger capacity aircraft to be based at Bristol More flight seats and holidays on offer with local departures from the South West Thomas Cook Airlines best on time performance base considered for a brand new aircraft As a result of the success of basing an additional aircraft at Bristol Airport last summer, following increased demand from holidaymakers in the region and the best-in-class performance of the airlines Bristol operation, Thomas Cook Airlines @FlyTC has today announced that it will increase the size of the aircraft used at the airport from the two existing Airbus A320 to a pair of the larger Airbus A321. This means that for this summer, there will be a 20 per cent increase in holidays (www.thomascook.com) and flight-only seats (www.flythomascook.com) on offer with Thomas Cook. Rob Thompson, Thomas Cook Airlines Director of Planning, said, Its more great news for travellers from the South West as we add more flexibility and choice with flights and holidays from Bristol Airport building on the success of last years new routes. Bristol Airport is a jewel in our operation, leading the way with on time performance for our fleet during last summer and in the current winter season. In summer 2013, Thomas Cook Airlines Bristol fleet had the best performing statistics across the airline with over 90% of flights on time. The arrival of two A321 aircraft will also mean that the Bristol fleet may see one replaced with a brand new A321 as Thomas Cook Airlines look to receive a total of six across the UK for this summer, cementing the local connection as such orders help sustain jobs at Airbus UK plants, including design and engineering jobs in nearby Filton. Regular shuttle services from Bristol Airport to Toulouse and Chester, both of which are home to major Airbus facilities, also help to support the Filton operation. Robert Sinclair, Chief Executive Officer at Bristol Airport, added, We are delighted to see an increase in the Thomas Cook Airlines capacity at Bristol Airport. Thomas Cook is a key strategic partner for Bristol Airport and we will work hard to support the success of the larger sized fleet to ensure we are top of the list for a brand new aircraft. Last year Thomas Cook added new holiday destinations of Gran Canaria and Bourgas in Bulgaria, together with the return of the Kos flight. Larger aircraft will bring more availability for both package holidaymakers and those looking for great flight-only offer from the South Wests leading airport. As well as holidays and flights available from Thomas Cook and Co-operative Travel stores in the Bristol region, Thomas Cooks Summer 2014 holidays are available at www.thomascook.com or by calling 0844 412 5970. Seat only sales can be found at www.flythomascook.com.

Flight-only offers for Summer 2014 Bristol (per flight one way, excluding baggage and meals) Bristol Flights to the Canary Islands from 59.99 Bristol Flights to the Balearics from 52.99 Bristol flights to Greece from 59.99 Bristol flights to Turkey from 59.99 Thomas Cook Holiday offers for Summer 2014 - Bristol Tunisia from 429 per person 7 nights all inclusive at the 4 star SENTIDO PHENICIA HOTEL from 429 per person based on two people sharing (departing 7 May 2014) Gran Canaria from 275 per person 7 nights self-catering at the 3 star Sun Connect MIRADOR ATLANTICO HOTEL from 275 per person based on two people sharing (departing 5 May 2014) Thomas Cook Airlines Bristol programme for Summer 2014

LanzaroteThursday Antalya Tuesday / Saturday Bodrum Monday Burgas Friday Monday Corfu Dalaman Tuesday / Wednesday / Friday / Saturday / Sunday Heraklion Tuesday Sunday Ibiza Skiathos Wednesday Thursday Kos Larnaca Wednesday Gran Monday Canaria Mahon Monday / Friday Enfidha Wednesday / Saturday / Sunday Majorca Tuesday / Saturday / Sunday Rhodes Wednesday Tenerife Tuesday / Friday / Sunday Thursday / Sunday Zante
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Thomas Cook Airlines UK (TCX) is part of the Thomas Cook Group and operates over from 20 airports across the UK, carrying 6.7m passengers to over 50 short-, medium- and long haul airports with over 200 holiday destinations including North America, the Caribbean Sea and India, as well as resorts across Europe. With over 2,500 employees across its 10 UK bases and at its head office and maintenance operations at Manchester Airport, the airline has a fleet of 31 Airbus and Boeing narrow and wide body aircraft. The first of six new Airbus A321 aircraft for summer 2014 joined the fleet in December 2013. Thomas Cook Airlines UK launched new routes to the Caribbean from Manchester in November 2013, and announced more flights and new destinations from Stansted Airport in Summer 2014. For Winter 2014/15, the airline will introduce long haul flights to Varadero in Cuba and Montego Bay in Jamaica from Manchester, making them year round destinations. As well as carrying Thomas Cook package holiday customers, the airline retails seat only sales on all of its flights for more information visit www.flythomascook.com. Thomas Cook Airlines UK is part of the Thomas Cook Group Airlines which also includes Condor (Germany), Thomas Cook Airlines Belgium and Thomas Cook Airlines Scandinavia. Press Contact: Nick Sandham Head of UK Airline Communications Thomas Cook Airlines Ltd Hangar 1, Western Maintenance Area, Runger Lane, Manchester Airport, Manchester M90 5FL Tel: Manchester +44 (0)161 498 2718 / Peterborough +44 (0)1733 416748 Mob: +44 (0)7803 693447 Fax: +44 (0)161 498 4465 Email: nick.sandham@thomascook.com