The European Parliament calls for better protection for customers and employees following the bankruptcy of tourism group Thomas Cook. Guarantee funds or insurance contracts from airlines should be included in the EU provisions on air passenger rights, according to a resolution adopted in Strasbourg.
The parliamentarians also called on EU governments to use the European Social Fund and the Globalization Adjustment Fund to help lay off employees who were laid off from bankruptcy.
EU Commission to prioritize tourism sector
The European Commission must make the tourism sector a priority. The bankruptcy of the travel provider had severely damaged the industry, said the parliament. The Commission should examine EU instruments that could offset the damage to the tourism sector.
Following the bankruptcy of the British travel group Thomas Cook, the German subsidiary also had to file for bankruptcy at the end of September. The brands include Neckermann, Öger Tours and Bucher Reisen.