TC hits back at rivals for cheap digs
Ian Ailles, CEO for mainstream at Thomas Cook UK & Ireland, has hit back at rival companies for taking a 'cheap dig' during its time of financial uncertainty.
“Some companies have taken the opportunity to have a cheap dig," he said. "It’s not something we would do, but we’ve broad shoulders and there’s been overwhelming support from the majority and we’re concentrating on what we do best, sending people on their hard-earned holiday.
In a statement issued at the weekend, Ailes said: “I’ve been overwhelmed by the support from customers who’ve come out in their droves to show their support – not just by booking holidays this week, but by taking the time to write to us. We are extremely grateful and I would personally like to thank them.
“Thomas Cook is the original package holiday provider. No other travel company has seen or experienced more over the past 170 years. Having weathered depressions, recessions and two World Wars, Thomas Cook is certain to remain at the heart of the high street and taking Brits abroad for many more years to come."
Thomas Cook has admitted it saw a 30% drop in UK sales in the days after it announced it needed more money.
by Bev Fearis
Bev
Editor in chief Bev Fearis has been a travel journalist for 25 years. She started her career at Travel Weekly, where she became deputy news editor, before joining Business Traveller as deputy editor and launching the magazine’s website. She has also written travel features, news and expert comment for the Guardian, Observer, Times, Telegraph, Boundless and other consumer titles and was named one of the top 50 UK travel journalists by the Press Gazette.
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