Thomas Cook Airlines UK

About Thomas Cook Airlines

Thomas Cook Airlines comprises a British charter airline founded in 2003. They have two main bases in Manchester and London Gatwick airports, with several other bases dotted around the United Kingdom. The airline offers flight to destinations across Europe, Africa, North America, Asia and the Caribbean with their 30+ strong fleet of Airbus and Boeing aircraft.

Online check-in

Thomas Cook Airlines online check-in is available from 48 hours up to 25 hours before flight departure during which time they can select their seat and print out their boarding pass. Alternatively, they can download an electronic boarding pass on any mobile device (smartphone or tablet) and show it at the airport. Passengers should be aware that the Thomas Cook Airlines online check-in service is only available from certain destinations. In addition, online check-in is not available to passengers travelling with animals, unaccompanied minors, group bookings with over 9 passengers and passengers flying with special baggage that requires paying an extra fee. Finally, those travelling on Thomas Cook flights with only hand luggage can proceed directly to airport security whilst checked baggage will need to be left at the bag-drop.

Hand luggage allowance

Passengers on Thomas Cook flights are entitled to one item of hand luggage measuring no more than 55cm x 40cm x 20cm and weighing a maximum 6kg. In addition to their cabin baggage allowance, travellers may also carry on their Thomas Cook flight a personal item such as an umbrella, camera, coat or laptop, etc. Those travelling with infants don't have extra cabin baggage allowance but may carry on infant milk or baby food which is included in their hand luggage allowance.

Checked baggage allowance

With Thomas Cook Airlines, the standard allowance is 15kg with 20kg allowed for long-haul flights and 23kg for flights to the USA. Passengers in the same booking can also combine their baggage allowance on the condition that it doesn't weigh more than 30kg. There are no restrictions on baggage dimensions. Different weight restrictions apply for other classes of travel which passengers can consult on the official website. Finally, travellers on Thomas Cook flights have the option of paying to check in up to 5 extra bags weighing a maximum 45kg each. Excess baggage fees also apply to items of baggage exceeding the aforementioned weight restrictions.

Airline information

Airline name: Thomas Cook Airlines
IATA code : MT
Founded: 2008
Headquarters: Manchester, UK
Website: www.thomascookairlines.com

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