Jobs under threat at Thomas Cook in Sussex (From The Argus)
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Jobs under threat at Thomas Cook in Sussex
2:06pm Wednesday 6th March 2013 in News
More than 400 jobs are at risk across the county.
Thomas Cook, the nation’s oldest travel operator, is closing down hundreds of it s High Street agencies and axing back room staff.
The firm has a main administrative office in Brighton and more than 20 outlets across Sussex.
Staff will hear today if they are to lose their jobs.
The move follows the good news that jobs are to be saved at furniture retailer Dreams.
Thomas Cook slumped to a £590 million loss in its last financial year and is working on plans to slash costs.
As well as shutting stores, the UK's second-biggest travel company has trimmed its airline fleet and sold off hotels after it was forced to turn to its banks for an additional £200 million of loans in 2011.
The firm's recently appointed UK and Ireland chief executive, Peter Fankhauser, said the proposals will help return the group to profitability.
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Joparsons
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3:17pm Wed 6 Mar 13
Ohnotagain !
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3:51pm Wed 6 Mar 13
Joparsons wrote:I think the clue is there for you joparsons, it clearly states across the COUNTY not country which is where the 2500 comes into it. Either way I fear for my friends at TC at LGW where some staff have very recently lost their jobs.
It's 2500 jobs not 250. The internet is not always the best place to get a good deal. I am a travel agent working from home which I have done for the past 11 years and find that my clients come to me for my expertise and knowledge and that they can be confident that anything they book with me is fully covered. People who book their flights and hotel separately on the internet do not realise that they are not necessarily covered financially.
Joparsons
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6:12pm Wed 6 Mar 13
ShorehamBeachcomber
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7:18pm Wed 6 Mar 13
Joparsons wrote:And they say there is no such thing as bad publicity....
Apoligies yes it is 2500 across the country - awful news for such a long established company
downbythesea says...
2:51pm Wed 6 Mar 13
Let's face it, the travel agent shop as such is a dying breed when most people now book and research holidays on the internet and no doubt get a better deal too!