THOMAS COOK’S INAUGURAL FLIGHT TAKES OFF FROM MANCHESTER AIRPORT

Yesterday, Sunday 10th November, Thomas Cook’s first flight to St Lucia in the Caribbean from Manchester Airport took off in style. The new route makes Manchester the only airport outside of London to offer a flight to the islands of St Lucia and Antigua.

 
         To celebrate the inaugural flight,
         representatives from
         Thomas Cook Airlines,
         Manchester Airport,
         the Barbados Tourism Authority and
         the Saint Lucia Tourist Board cut a
         traditional cake to mark the occasion,
         assisted by (left) Brooke Vincent
         from Coronation Street, representing
         the Thomas Cook Children’s Charity.

 
Christoph Debus, CEO Thomas Cook Airlines UK said,

“We’re looking forward to a full flight on Sunday, with our new A330 aircraft taking our customers to some of the best Caribbean destinations.
“Our new route to Barbados and Saint Lucia – to be followed by a route to Antigua in December – is great news as we continue to develop Manchester Airport as our long haul hub and is another step as we aim to become the best sun and beach leisure airline.”

Stephen Turner, Commercial Director at Manchester Airports Group (MAG), said:

“We are delighted to see Thomas Cook’s inaugural flight to the Caribbean depart today, the fact it is full showcases the demand from passengers in the North of England. The new route means we are the only other airport outside of London to offer a direct service to St Lucia and Antigua. This highlights our continued dedication to offer passengers a wealth of routes locally, without having to travel further afield to congested Southern airports.”