Thomas Cook UK & Ireland has announced two new flight routes to be operated this summer direct from Birmingham Airport, to the Greek islands of Skiathos and Santorini. The introduction of these popular holiday destinations will mean that holidaymakers can now fly from the airport to 33 hotspots to enjoy a summer retreat.
Ian Derbyshire, CEO of Thomas Cook UK & Ireland, said: “We want to make it as convenient as possible for our customers to go on holiday. By adding these extra summer flight routes from Birmingham Airport, holidaymakers now have even more destinations to choose from, which are easily accessible from their local airport.”
Thomas Cook already operates flights from Birmingham Airport to the Canary Islands, Turkey, Spain, Bulgaria, Greece, Portugal, Crete, Egypt, Balearic Islands, Tunisia, Malta and Cyprus.
Skiathos, Greek Islands
Flights to Skiathos will run from May to October. Choose from the beautiful Koukounaries with its fine-sand beach verdant forest, or the cosmopolitan hot spot that is Skiathos Town. Or, there’s also Troulos, which is a small and friendly resort with a relaxed pace of life.
Manos – Skiathos
7 nights at the 3 star Muses Hotel in Koukounaries, on bed and breakfast, based on 2 adults sharing, costs from £375 per person. Travelling on 24th September 2010. 0844 879 8200, www.manos.co.uk, or visit the nearest Thomas Cook or Going Places
Santorini, Greek Islands
Flights to Santorini will run from May to October, where you can enjoy watersports on the dark sandy beaches of Perivolos, Perissa or Kamari.
Manos – Santorini
7 nights at the 2 star Eleftheria in Perivolos, on self catering, based on a family of 4 sharing, costs from £1,459. Travelling on 4th May 2010. 0844 879 8200, www.manos.co.uk, or visit the nearest Thomas Cook or Going Places