Thomas Cook receives first new A320 in own livery

The integrated European leisure group Thomas Cook AG took delivery today of its first new Airbus A320 painted in its own livery. This is the 25th Airbus aircraft to join the Thomas Cook fleet, which already comprises 22 A320s and two A330-200s operated by Condor Berlin, Thomas Cook Airlines Belgium and JMC Airlines. This A320 will be operated by Thomas Cook Belgium from Brussels airport and will serve holiday destinations around the Mediterranean.

Thomas Cook's new A320 will be powered by the environmental friendly CFM56-B4 engines and features a comfortable single-class layout. 

"For the first time Thomas Cook AG rather than one of its operating airlines has purchased an aircraft. With this Airbus A320 we have set new technical and design standards for our fleet," said Dr. Rudolf Tewes, Executive Vice President Airline Operations Thomas Cook AG. "Together with Airbus we have been able to successfully create a new cabin interior, to design galleys  that fit our local catering requirements and to harmonise technical systems of our aircraft."

"We are very pleased to see Thomas Cook's fleet further expanding with Airbus aircraft. The A320 Family is a member of the only true family of single-aisle aircraft and offers an unmatched combination of low seat mile costs and lower financial risk for airlines." said Noël Forgeard, Airbus  President and CEO. "With nearly 350 A320 Family aircraft in operation or on order for the European low-fare and tourism industry, Airbus is the clear market leader in this segment," he added.