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Thomson Airways is doing its upmost to operate a number of flights back to the UK this evening (Tuesday 20 April).  The airline expects approximately 1,400 customers to be on these flights which will arrive back in Newcastle airport from approximately 9pm this evening. Read more »

Following the closure of UK and European airspace, Thomson Airways has today (20 April 2010) completed a number of successful test flights. The airline has flown six aircraft from Iceland, where they had previously been diverted due to the volcanic ash disruption, to the UK. Read more »

As reported on news bulletins, some parts of UK airspace are expected to re-open today, following several days of closure. The main priority for Thomson and First Choice has been and continues to be providing welfare and support for those customers currently overseas following flight cancellations. Read more »

As reported on news bulletins, some parts of UK airspace could re-open tomorrow following several days of closure. Thomson Airways is planning to begin repatriation flights tomorrow and the scale of the repatriation operation wholly depends on those parts of Europe that are still currently in a no-fly zone becoming accessible. Read more »

According to research released today by the Tirol Tourist Board, one in three Brits allow international stereotypes dictate where they travel, but when it comes to their own regional stereotypes, two in five are proud of where they are from, with more than half saying stereotypes are just a bit of fun*. Read more »

Almost half of British holiday makers plan to go further afield to get away from it all this year

• Brits who Staycate, stagnate, while those who Awaycate, rejuvenate
• Most popular awaycations – India, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia and Turkey
• Experience for money as important as value for money despite the economy
• More than 40% want new experiences on holiday this year
• Brits want to escape from weather, work, chores, economy, emails/mobiles and bad news Read more »

CruiseDeals, part of TUI UK, has been launched onto the high street in a new initiative to boost cruise awareness and sales. Read more »

Thomson Airways has donated a further £14,000 to Pump Aid taking the total donations by the airline to over £104,000 since this charity initiative was introduced in November 2007. In total, Thomson Airways has now sold over two million bottles of Thirsty Planet Water on its flights. Read more »