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Jet2: ‘We’re not interested in buying Thomas Cook’
Jet2 has responded to suggestions that it might buy Thomas Cook’s airline or retail business, saying it has ‘no interest in either’.
In a statement, CEO Steve Heapy said the company has ‘no need’ to buy any retail shops as it is not part of the company’s strategy.
"In response to comments, we would like to confirm that Jet2.com and Jet2holidays
He said Jet2 will continue focusing on its relationship with independent agents with its 20-strong sales team.
"Through our successful package holiday business, Jet2holidays, we have developed fantastic relationships with independent travel agents, who are an integral part of our long-term distribution strategy.
"Our whole approach to working with these agents is based on a partnership model, so that we can support them to increase sales and grow their businesses.
"We are absolutely committed to this partnership approach which is why we have no plans or need to purchase any existing Thomas Cook shops or open our own retail shops in the high street."
He added: "Let me make this clear, our focus is on continuing to foster close working relationships with independent travel agents through our ‘Partnership2Success’ strategy.
"This includes supporting agents through a range of initiatives such as joint marketing activity, taking agents out into their communities, sponsoring industry events, delivering our Earn Your Wings training programme, running VIP fam trips, and hosting our annual VIP Travel Agent Conference."
Lisa
Lisa joined Travel Weekly nearly 25 years ago as technology reporter and then sailed around the world for a couple of years as cruise correspondent, before becoming deputy editor. Now freelance, Lisa writes for various print and web publications, edits Corporate Traveller’s client magazine, Gateway, and works on the acclaimed Remembering Wildlife series of photography books, which raise awareness of nature’s most at-risk species and helps to fund their protection.
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