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Prior to launch in 1999, JMC sought to acquire Boeing's latest [[757-300]] aircraft which led to them becoming the first UK operator of the -300 in 2001.<ref>{{Cite web |title=JMC eyes 757-300 deal for 2001|url=https://www.flightglobal.com/jmc-eyes-757-300-deal-for-2001/29504.article|website=flightglobal.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://boeing.mediaroom.com/2001-04-24-Boeing-757-300-Premieres-in-United-Kingdom-with-JMC-Airlines|title=News Releases/Statements|website=MediaRoom|access-date=2016-08-01}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |title=JMC takes first of two Boeing 757-300s in time for summer season|url=https://www.flightglobal.com/jmc-takes-first-of-two-boeing-757-300s-in-time-for-summer-season-/37080.article|website=flightglobal.com}}</ref>
Prior to launch in 1999, JMC sought to acquire Boeing's latest [[757-300]] aircraft which led to them becoming the first UK operator of the -300 in 2001.<ref>{{Cite web |title=JMC eyes 757-300 deal for 2001|url=https://www.flightglobal.com/jmc-eyes-757-300-deal-for-2001/29504.article|website=flightglobal.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://boeing.mediaroom.com/2001-04-24-Boeing-757-300-Premieres-in-United-Kingdom-with-JMC-Airlines|title=News Releases/Statements|website=MediaRoom|access-date=2016-08-01}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |title=JMC takes first of two Boeing 757-300s in time for summer season|url=https://www.flightglobal.com/jmc-takes-first-of-two-boeing-757-300s-in-time-for-summer-season-/37080.article|website=flightglobal.com}}</ref>


In 2000, Thomas Cook was sold to C&N Touristic, a German based group backed by [[Lufthansa]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Thomas Cook sold to C&N for £550m|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/4474718/Thomas-Cook-sold-to-CandN-for-550m.html|website=telegraph.co.uk}}</ref> JMC Air became closely linked to [[Condor (airline)|Condor]] as a result of the acquisition.<ref>{{Cite web |title=C&N's Thomas Cook deal links Condor and JMC|url=https://www.flightglobal.com/candns-thomas-cook-deal-links-condor-and-jmc-/35401.article|website=flightglobal.com}}</ref> During the same year, JMC faced legal action from 20 tourists who fell ill on a package holiday in [[Majorca]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tour firm faces legal action after 20 Britons are taken ill in Majorca|url=https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2000/aug/08/oliverburkeman1|website=theguardian.co.uk}}</ref> In September 2001, Thomas Cook made over 550 staff redundant of which 100 were with JMC Air.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jobs go at Thomas Cook|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/1567297.stm|website=bbc.co.uk}}</ref> In November of the same year, a JMC flight from Newcastle to Tenerife was diverted due to a drunk passenger incident, which led to the passenger being arrested and jailed for four months.<ref>{{Cite web |title='Air rage' woman jailed|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/2071826.stm|website=bbc.co.uk}}</ref>
In 2000, Thomas Cook was sold to C&N Touristic, a German based group backed by [[Lufthansa]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Thomas Cook sold to C&N for £550m|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/4474718/Thomas-Cook-sold-to-CandN-for-550m.html|website=telegraph.co.uk}}</ref> JMC Air became closely linked to [[Condor (airline)|Condor]] as a result of the acquisition.<ref>{{Cite web |title=C&N's Thomas Cook deal links Condor and JMC|url=https://www.flightglobal.com/candns-thomas-cook-deal-links-condor-and-jmc-/35401.article|website=flightglobal.com}}</ref> During the same year, JMC faced legal action from 20 tourists who fell ill on a package holiday in [[Majorca]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tour firm faces legal action after 20 Britons are taken ill in Majorca|url=https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2000/aug/08/oliverburkeman1|website=theguardian.co.uk}}</ref> By late 2001, Thomas Cook made over 550 staff redundant of which 100 were with JMC Air.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jobs go at Thomas Cook|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/1567297.stm|website=bbc.co.uk}}</ref> In November of the same year, a JMC flight from Newcastle to [[Tenerife_South_Airport|Tenerife]] was diverted due to a drunk passenger incident, which led to the passenger being arrested and jailed for four months.<ref>{{Cite web |title='Air rage' woman jailed|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/2071826.stm|website=bbc.co.uk}}</ref> In the same month, JMC took delivery of the first of two leased [[Airbus A330-200]] aircraft via CIT Aerospace.<ref>{{Cite web |title=CIT Aerospace to Lease Two Airbus A330-200sto the UK-Based JMC Airlines|url=https://www.defense-aerospace.com/jmc-airlines-leases-two-airbus-a330s-jan-16/|website=defense-aerospace.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=JMC Becomes New A330-200 Operator|url=https://www.defense-aerospace.com/jmc-receives-first-a330-200-nov-13/|website=defense-aerospace.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=JMC gets long-haul boost with first Airbus A330|url=https://www.flightglobal.com/jmc-gets-long-haul-boost-with-first-airbus-a330-/40438.article|website=flightglobal.com}}</ref>


In May 2002, it was announced JMC Air would be rebranded as Thomas Cook for summer 2003.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Thomas Cook name takes to the skies|url=https://www.travelmole.com/news/thomas-cook-name-takes-to-the-skies/|website=travelmole.com}}</ref> The first Thomas Cook liveried aircraft took to the skies in late 2002.<ref>{{Cite web |title=JMC 757 demonstrates new Thomas Cook livery|url=https://www.flightglobal.com/jmc-757-demonstrates-new-thomas-cook-livery/46086.article|website=flightglobal.com}}</ref>
In May 2002, it was announced JMC Air would be rebranded as Thomas Cook for summer 2003.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Thomas Cook name takes to the skies|url=https://www.travelmole.com/news/thomas-cook-name-takes-to-the-skies/|website=travelmole.com}}</ref> The first Thomas Cook liveried aircraft took to the skies in late 2002.<ref>{{Cite web |title=JMC 757 demonstrates new Thomas Cook livery|url=https://www.flightglobal.com/jmc-757-demonstrates-new-thomas-cook-livery/46086.article|website=flightglobal.com}}</ref>

Revision as of 12:51, 18 August 2024

JMC Air
IATA ICAO Call sign
MT JMC JMC
FoundedSeptember 1999 (1999-09)
(amalgamation)
Commenced operationsMarch 2000 (2000-03)
Ceased operations31 March 2003 (2003-03-31)
(rebranded as Thomas Cook Airlines)
Operating bases
Fleet size49
Parent companyThomas Cook AG
Headquarters

JMC Airlines Limited (also known as JMC Air, JMC Airlines or simply JMC and stylised as jmc) was a charter airline in the United Kingdom formed by the merger of Caledonian Airways and Flying Colours Airlines, following the purchase of Thomas Cook & Son by the Carlson Leisure Group. JMC Air was named after the initials of the son of Thomas Cook, John Mason Cook. The airline was rebranded and remodeled in March 2003 to Thomas Cook Airlines UK. The airline operated flights from its 6 operating bases in the UK, offering seat-only bookings and bookings via Thomas Cook Tour Operations (Thomas Cook Package Holidays).

History

JMC Air was initially announced in 1999, with a five year, £200m rebranding plan to join three of Thomas Cook's holiday brands Sunworld, Sunset, Inspirations and Flying Colours and Caledonian airlines.[1] JMC Air's managing director was Terry Soult who had previously served the same role with Flying Colours.[2][3][4] It started operating under the JMC Air name from March 2000. The main operating bases were London Gatwick Airport and Manchester Airport. Aircraft were also stationed at London Stansted Airport, Birmingham International Airport, Bristol Airport, Glasgow International Airport, Cardiff Airport and Newcastle Airport. At the start of operations the fleet consisted of Boeing 757-200, Airbus A320, Airbus A330-200 and McDonnell Douglas DC-10 aircraft.

Prior to launch in 1999, JMC sought to acquire Boeing's latest 757-300 aircraft which led to them becoming the first UK operator of the -300 in 2001.[5][6] [7]

In 2000, Thomas Cook was sold to C&N Touristic, a German based group backed by Lufthansa.[8] JMC Air became closely linked to Condor as a result of the acquisition.[9] During the same year, JMC faced legal action from 20 tourists who fell ill on a package holiday in Majorca.[10] By late 2001, Thomas Cook made over 550 staff redundant of which 100 were with JMC Air.[11] In November of the same year, a JMC flight from Newcastle to Tenerife was diverted due to a drunk passenger incident, which led to the passenger being arrested and jailed for four months.[12] In the same month, JMC took delivery of the first of two leased Airbus A330-200 aircraft via CIT Aerospace.[13][14][15]

In May 2002, it was announced JMC Air would be rebranded as Thomas Cook for summer 2003.[16] The first Thomas Cook liveried aircraft took to the skies in late 2002.[17]

Fleet

A JMC Air Airbus A320-200 taxiing at Manchester Airport in 1999
A JMC Air DC-10 at Faro Airport in 2000

JMC Air's final and historical fleet prior to rebrand as Thomas Cook Airlines in March 2003.[18][19]

Final Fleet

JMC Airlines fleet (at closure March 2003)
Aircraft In Service Passengers
Airbus A320-200 5 180
Airbus A330-200 1 354
Boeing 757-200 13 235
Boeing 757-300 2 280
Total 20

Historical fleet

JMC Airlines historical fleet
Aircraft Total Introduced Retired Notes
Airbus A320-200 5 2000 2002
Airbus A330-200 1 2002 2003
Boeing 757-200 2 2000 2002 One aircraft leased from Canada 3000 Airlines
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 2 2000 2001

Destinations

See: Thomas Cook Airlines destinations

See also

References

Wikimedia Commons has media related to JMC Air.
  1. ^ "Business: The Company FileThe return of the son of Thomas Cook". bbc.co.uk.
  2. ^ "Terry takes off with new airline". theboltonnews.co.uk.
  3. ^ "Airline plans £100m investment in new aircraft". travelweekly.co.uk.
  4. ^ "UK charter airlines growing urge to merge". flightglobal.com.
  5. ^ "JMC eyes 757-300 deal for 2001". flightglobal.com.
  6. ^ "News Releases/Statements". MediaRoom. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
  7. ^ "JMC takes first of two Boeing 757-300s in time for summer season". flightglobal.com.
  8. ^ "Thomas Cook sold to C&N for £550m". telegraph.co.uk.
  9. ^ "C&N's Thomas Cook deal links Condor and JMC". flightglobal.com.
  10. ^ "Tour firm faces legal action after 20 Britons are taken ill in Majorca". theguardian.co.uk.
  11. ^ "Jobs go at Thomas Cook". bbc.co.uk.
  12. ^ "'Air rage' woman jailed". bbc.co.uk.
  13. ^ "CIT Aerospace to Lease Two Airbus A330-200sto the UK-Based JMC Airlines". defense-aerospace.com.
  14. ^ "JMC Becomes New A330-200 Operator". defense-aerospace.com.
  15. ^ "JMC gets long-haul boost with first Airbus A330". flightglobal.com.
  16. ^ "Thomas Cook name takes to the skies". travelmole.com.
  17. ^ "JMC 757 demonstrates new Thomas Cook livery". flightglobal.com.
  18. ^ JMC fleet
  19. ^ "JMC Air Fleet Details and History". planespotters.net.
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