As it is announced that all stranded passengers abroad due to the collapse of Thomas Cook have been returned to the UK there may some more good news for the staff that worked for the now collapsed travel brand.
Independent travel agent Hays Travel has said it will buy all of the 555 stores from Thomas Cook left closed up after the holiday company collapsed late last month.
David Chapman, the official receiver of Thomas Cook said “This represents an important step in the liquidation process, as we seek to realise the company’s assets.”
John Hays, managing director of Hays Travel, said: “Thomas Cook was a much-loved brand employing talented people. We look forward to working with many of them.”
It is understood that Hays have already recruited 421 former Thomas Cook staff.
