Booking through Thomas Cook

[BE57 TOY]

I want to book a holiday this year to melia cayo guillermo in Cuba. As far as I know Thomas cook are the only guys that fly out there.

Thomas Cook are in a spot of bother. Does anyone know what would happen if they go bust - would I lose my holiday? I would be flying out on their plane so I'm guessing there would be no flights even if they had paid the hotel?

Anyone who actually knows what would happen and how safe booking a holiday is with Thomas cook please reply!

Thanks in advance

[GCH]

Virgin fly direct to cuba, as do cubana,
Alternatively you could go via cancun, toronto, montreal, madrid or paris amongst others (but not the US)

[trickywoo]

As above and I'm also pretty sure you can book through theholidayplace.co.uk

[btsidi]

TC said:

When you book an overseas package holiday operated by Thomas Cook Tour Operations Ltd, your payment is financially protected by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), under ATOL number 1179. This means that should the unexpected happen, you won’t be left stranded abroad or out of pocket. Rest assured that Thomas Cook resort representatives are always on hand to provide any assistance you may require throughout your holiday.

Thomas Cook Retail Ltd - trading as Thomascook.com - is a member of ABTA with membership number J9375. ABTA and ABTA members help holidaymakers to get the most from their travel and assist them when things do not go according to plan. We adhere to a high standard of service to you, in accordance with ABTA's Code of Conduct.

Thomas Cook Airlines is also International Air Transport Association (IATA) registered (number 9127271)

Probably as safe, or safer than many others

[BE57 TOY]

Thanks guys. I will check the UK alt options out :-)