Thomas Cook launches summer flights from Birmingham

Thomas Cook is hoping thousands of holiday makers will flock to Birmingham Airport this summer after launching a string of new destinations in the Mediterranean.

The travel group's summer 2017 programme features exclusive flights from £35 one-way to Comiso in Sicily and from £49 one-way to the Greek island of Lesbos.

Also this week there are new flights starting to Naples (£39) and Malta (£49) and Thomas Cook has relaunched its summer menu of in-flight meals from TV chef James Martin featuring mouth-watering treats like slow-braised balsamic beef and roast chicken breast .

Aviation director for Thomas Cook, James Burrows, said: “This is a really exciting year for us at Birmingham, with exciting new routes for both independent travellers and package holiday customers.

“Together with Birmingham International Airport, we’re going to more and more great holiday destinations to give our customers the choice they deserve for their hard-earned holidays.”

William Pearson, aviation director of Birmingham Airport said: “We are delighted that Thomas Cook has launched these new flights from Birmingham Airport.

"The airline is not only offering more capacity on popular leisure routes but also introducing a brand new destination from Birmingham to Comiso which means passengers can now visit the beautiful island of Sicily from the Midlands.

"Thomas Cook is an established airline that offers something for all passengers, from flight only to all-inclusive holidays and we welcome its decision to expand from Birmingham.”