Thomas Cook Airlines Expands to Seattle

Thomas Cook Airlines is spreading its wings.

The British airlines announced a new direct flight from Seattle to Manchester beginning May 27. The seasonal route, which runs through September 20, 2018, is in addition to the year-round, non-stop flight from Seattle to Frankfurt operated by sister carrier Condor Airlines.

“We are thrilled to welcome this new service from Thomas Cook Service," said Port of Seattle Commission President Courtney Gregoire. "This demonstrates our growing significance as an international destination and creates new opportunities for our region’s travelers and businesses. Not to mention, the sports fans will now connect their love of the Seattle Sounders FC with one of the legendary UK football cities!”

The flight will leave Seattle at 4:25 p.m., arriving one day later in Manchester at 9:30 a.m., while the return flight will depart Manchester at 12:55 p.m. and arrives in Seattle at 2:25 p.m. Introductory fares from Seattle to Manchester in economy class start as low as $569.99. Passengers traveling on the new route will receive free checked baggage as well as complimentary meals prepared by U.K. celebrity chef, James Martin, and in-flight entertainment.

“We are pleased to continue to expand our operation in Seattle," said Christoph Debus, chief airlines officer for Thomas Cook Group Airline. "The route provides Seattle and the northwest U.S. with even more options for affordable and convenient flights to Manchester, Northern England, and Continental Europe.”

Thomas Cook Group Airline, part of Thomas Cook Groupplc, is one of Europe’s leading leisure airlines, operating from the three source markets Germany, UK and the Nordic countries. The airline has received more than 60 awards in the past five years, showing the passion and customer focus of its colleagues around the world.