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Brits will never again be left stranded abroad if airline collapses under new law after Thomas Cook collapse


BRITS will never again be left stranded abroad when their airline collapses under a new law being unveiled after the Thomas Cook collapse.

Under the plan, the Government will be able to effectively seize control of collapsed airlines and use their planes to rescue Brits stuck abroad.

 The Government will be able to seize control of collapsed airlines under a new law

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The Government will be able to seize control of collapsed airlines under a new lawCredit: PA:Press Association

Last month, the UK had to rescue 150,000 tourists left stranded when Thomas Cook collapsed.

It was the biggest British repatriation since World War Two.

But under current laws, none of the tour operator’s planes or crew to help bring the stranded tourists back.

British taxpayers had to foot the hefty bill for the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to hire a fleet of 40 planes to bring holidaymakers back home.

Boris Johnson is unveiling the plan in his Queen’s Speech on Monday.

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said: “We’ve seen recently the huge impact airlines collapsing can have on passengers and staff.

“To bring over 140,000 Thomas Cook passengers home, the Government and UK CAA worked together round the clock and, with the support of people across the globe, carried out the biggest peacetime repatriation exercise in UK history.

“I’m determined to bring in a better system to deal with similar situations in future, helping ensure passengers are protected and brought home quickly and safely.”

The Department for Transport said the new law will help slash costs and get holidaymakers home quicker.

British Airways boss Willie Walsh has warned more airlines could fail in the coming months amid fierce competition and sky-high fuel costs.

The British firm Monarch airlines collapsed in 2017.

 It comes after the Thomas Cook collapse that left 150,000 Brits stranded abroad

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It comes after the Thomas Cook collapse that left 150,000 Brits stranded abroadCredit: AFP or licensors
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