Who bought Thompson travel?
Who bought Thompson travel? In 2000, Thomson Travel was acquired by Preussag AG, an industrial and transport conglomerate. Although Preussag AG, which re-named as TUI AG in 2002, retained the Thomson brand for a while, it was retired completely in 2017.
Is TUI a budget airline?
While TUI is not a budget airline in the traditional sense, there are extra charges associated with flight-only bookings.
Why did Thomson rebrand to TUI?
The move was made because the company wanted to maximise the power of the Thomson name. In 2007, it merged with First Choice. Thomson was founded in 1965 by Roy Thomson, a Canadian newspaper baron.
What happened to Thomson travel?
It was acquired by Preussag AG, an industrial and transport conglomerate, in 2000. The group continued until 2002 when it was renamed TUI Northern Europe Limited, a full subsidiary of TUI AG.
Is TUI a travel agent or tour operator?
Making travel experiences special For more than 20 million customers TUI Group offers all services under one roof with leading tour operator brands, 1,600 travel agencies, online portals, airlines and incoming services.
What is US Airways called now?
US Airways (formerly USAir) was a major airline in the United States that operated from 1937 until 2015 when it merged with American Airlines.