Airline
Thomas Cook Airlines (FQ)
Thomas Cook Airlines was a major British charter and leisure airline headquartered in Manchester. Until 2019, it provided affordable holiday flights to over 80 destinations worldwide.
Why travelers choose Thomas Cook Airlines
- •Baggage-first fares and transparent change rules.
- •Modern fleet mix with attentive on-board service.
- •Strong IRROPS handling with quick local support.
Fare families
Standard Economy
The baseline fare providing affordable travel for budget-conscious holidaymakers.
- •Standard seat assignment
- •1 piece of hand luggage (8kg)
- •Buy-on-board snacks (short-haul)
- •In-flight magazine
Economy Plus
An upgraded economy option with bundled extras for a more seamless journey.
- •Advance seat selection
- •1 piece of checked baggage
- •Standard hand luggage (8kg)
- •Complimentary meals on select routes
Premium Class
Available on long-haul flights, offering enhanced comfort and premium services.
- •Extra legroom (35-inch seat pitch)
- •Premium complimentary meals and drinks
- •Increased baggage allowance
- •Priority boarding and check-in
Key policies
Baggage allowance
Historically, Economy Class included 1 piece of hand luggage up to 8kg. Checked baggage required an additional fee on short-haul routes, while long-haul flights typically included a 23kg checked bag allowance.
Change policy
As a defunct airline, no new bookings or modifications can be made. Previously, ticket changes were subject to standard amendment fees plus any applicable fare differences at the time of modification.
Check-in
Online check-in generally opened 24 hours prior to departure. Passengers were required to check in online and present a printed or mobile boarding pass to avoid additional airport check-in fees.
Colombo (CMB) network
Thomas Cook Airlines operating flights touching CMB
Sample operating pattern; confirm exact days and times during booking.
From Colombo (CMB)
CMB → DXB
Flight FQ 203 • Daily
CMB → SIN
Flight FQ 468 • Daily
CMB → LHR
Flight FQ 503 • Mon / Wed / Fri
To Colombo (CMB)
DXB → CMB
Flight FQ 204 • Daily
SIN → CMB
Flight FQ 469 • Daily
LHR → CMB
Flight FQ 504 • Tue / Thu / Sat