Thomas Cook sees bookings fall 33%

Struggling tour operator Thomas Cook has reportedly suffered a near 33% slump in summer bookings as its financial woes deter already cash-strapped holidaymakers.

According to a leisure industry monitor seen by the Financial Times, Thomas Cook saw bookings decline by as much as a third in the two weeks to January 13 - a key period for tour operators, when some 15% of summer bookings are taken.