LONDON, August 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Travel giant
launches new discounted long haul deals due to rise in departure
tax
Thomas Cook has launched a
special three-week promotion to ensure holidaymakers can still
travel to far-flung destinations and not bear the burden of a
Government increase in Departure Tax (APD).
The deal offers customers a saving of up to £83 per person on
any long haul holiday booked from 24th August and
Thursday 13th September
2012 and it covers departures between 1st
November 2012 and 31st
October 2013.
The offer is ideal for families looking to book their big break
in 2013, as they can secure Florida holidays with a saving of £268,
which is £67 per person for a travelling family holiday for
four.
For couples looking to get some sun this winter by heading to
Mexico, they can save £162 (£81
per person) by booking now, whilst a family of four would save a
£324, leaving more spending money for the trip.
The move to give holidaymakers some much needed tax relief was
sparked by the Government announcement that they will be raising
APD again in 2013.
The tax increase will not affect holidaymakers booking cheap
holidays to Cyprus or holidays to Egypt as these are considered
short-haul flights.
A Thomas Cook spokesperson said:
"We're committed to offering our customers the very best value for
money and strenuously voice our disappointment to the Government
about the increases to flight tax. Our offer just highlights
the extortionate amount holidaymakers have to pay whilst hopefully
making long haul getaways more accessible whether heading off for
some winter sun or planning the family trip for next year."
The offer is valid on any holiday booked with Thomas Cook, Thomas Cook
Style Collection and Airtours. The deal covers some fabulous
destinations including Florida,
Las Vegas, Mexico, Cuba,
Dominican Republic, Jamaica and Goa.
You can make a booking for any of these places in any
Thomas Cook or Going Places store or
online at http://www.thomascook.com. Thomas
Cook also has some great deals on short-haul options like
all inclusive Turkey holidays which are not affected by the tax
situation.
A Thomas Cook spokesperson added
"The Government has steadfastly refused to listen to any of the
arguments that the travel industry has presented on this tax and it
is a great shame that at a time when they could - and should - be
doing all they can to lessen the strain on hard working families,
they are yet again making the consumer pay."
By booking through Thomas Cook Airlines, holidaymakers won't
find it difficult to sit back and relax once the flight takes off
as we boast a generous seat pitch of up to 33 inch as standard. And
for the ultimate in comfort food you can be one of the first to
taste Thomas Cook Airlines new in-flight meals created by celebrity
chef, James Martin.
NOTES TO EDITORS
Deals that will be on offer (price
includes discount) include:
Thomas
Cook - 14 nights in Cuba
from £980 per person
Staying at the 4 star Sol Rio De
Luna in Guardalavaca on all inclusive, Manchester - 28th
November 2012
http://www.thomascook.com, 0844-412-5970 or visit the nearest
Thomas Cook, Going Places or
Co-operative Travel
Thomas
Cook - 14 nights in Goa
from £839 per person
Staying at the 3 star Country Inn Goa in Candolim Beach on bed
& breakfast, Manchester -
2nd December 2012
http://www.thomascook.com, 0844-412-5970 or visit the nearest
Thomas Cook, Going Places or
Co-operative Travel
Thomas Cook - 7
nights in Orlando, Florida from
£799 per adult and £399 per child
Staying at the 4 star Doubletree Universal Resort on
International Drive on room only, Gatwick - 10th May
2013
http://www.thomascook.com, 0844-412-5970 or visit the nearest
Thomas Cook, Going Places or
Co-operative Travel
Airtours - 7 nights in Mexico from £899 per person
Staying at the 4 star Sandos Caracol
Beach in Riviera Maya on all inclusive, Gatwick - 14th November
2012
http://www.airtours.co.uk, 0844-871-6636 or visit the nearest
Thomas Cook, Going Places or
Co-operative Travel
Airtours - 7 nights in Jamaica from £1,259 per person
Staying at the 4 star Jamaica Grand Hotel in Ochos Rios on all
inclusive, Gatwick - 8th June 2013
http://www.airtours.co.uk, 0844-871-6636 or visit the nearest
Thomas Cook, Going Places or
Co-operative Travel
Terms & conditions
Offer is available for new bookings taken between Fri
24th Aug - Thu 13th Sept 2012 for holidays departing between
1st Nov 2012 and
31st Oct 2013. Value of
APD discount varies by destination and departure date between £65pp
and £83pp. Offer is valid for Thomas Cook Group package holidays
only with Thomas Cook, Thomas Cook Style Collection and Airtours. Offer
cannot be combined with any other discounts, subject to limited
availability and can be withdrawn or altered without notice. Tour
operator booking conditions apply. Holidays operated by Thomas Cook
Tour Operations Ltd, ATOL 1179, ABTA V6896.
Press contact:
Press Office +44(0)1733-417272
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