How to Book Travel on Thomas Cook Airlines

A British tour industry charter favorite, Thomas Cook Airlines operates first-rate air travel to most major international destinations, focusing on organized British, Canadian and Belgium tour operations affiliated with Carlson Leisure International and Thomas Cook Tours. With wide-ranging customization and service orientation at a lower cost than most charters, Thomas Cook leads the field in low-cost individualized travel on its Boeing and Airbus fleet. Mostly membership focused, non-members will find excellent deals, but sometimes limited access at Thomas Cook.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Travel dates, times and destinations.
• Passport.
• Credit card.
• Computer with Internet access.

Book Travel on Thomas Cook Airlines

1. Book your travel via the Thomas Cook Web site (see Resources below) for the lowest fares to hundreds of destinations worldwide. Click on the "Deals" tab to begin.

2. Check Thomas Cook's Web site frequently beginning several weeks prior to booking, as rotating fare deals change daily. You can save more than several dollars this way.

3. Utilize Thomas Cook's "Your Seat, Your Choice" feature for an additional fee, up to seven days prior to travel, and choose your exact seat number. For best results, mention your preference as you book.

Prepare for Your Thomas Cook Airlines Flight

4. Take heed of Thomas Cook's rigid baggage requirements: 15-30 kilograms for checked bags and 5 kilograms with no more than 43 cm x 28 cm x 23 cm in dimension for carry-on items. Pre book overweight excess on any non-Canadian flight for huge savings on excess.

5. Treat yourself to Thomas Cook's advance purchase in-flight Celebration Treats, including gourmet chocolate, champagne and other gift items readied for your boarding. Call or visit the Thomas Cook Web site for details.

6. Pay around $34 US per person for access to the VIP waiting areas in all Thomas Cook hubs, and enjoy comfy seats, high-end munchies, complimentary beverage items and a reprieve from crowds.

Create Your Thomas Cook Itinerary

7. Travel out of Gatwick, Manchester, Glasgow, Newcastle or Stanton if you have children and hope to visit the VIP lounge before takeoff. Children of varying ages are allowed access to VIP facilities in these hubs only.

8. Be aware of high tourist season, and book a month or more prior to you trip during these windows, as Thomas Cook is famous for operating and transporting large tours to desirable destinations.

Tips & Warnings

• Book an all-inclusive tour package with your airfare on Thomas Cook airlines, as their full-service travel partners often have incentives for passengers traveling to popular tourist spots.