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First package tour was organised by Vladimir Raitz – to Corsica with 32 passengers on a DC3 aeroplane
Vladimir Raitz discovered the package holiday. He played a profound role in shaping the UK travel industry.The company he founded to organise such trips was Horizon Holidays, its name reflecting the view from an aircraft window. -
Introduction to Jet Aircraft
This was the introduction to reliable jet planes. These jets offered faster travel for passengers at cheaper costs! This resulted in more people using jet aircraft. -
Opening of the Channel Tunnel
The channel tunnel runs underneath the English Channel connecting England with France. This was a massive deal, as it meant that people could get from England to France for a fraction of the price that air travel costs. -
Introduction of easyjet airline, growth of budget airlines
Easy jet started off with having two aircrafts, running from edinburgh too glasgow on a three flight a day system. It has now grown to be one of europes most successful low budget airlines. The recession made a great deal on easy jet as people cannot spend a large amount on big airline companies e.g. british airways. -
Introduction of Expedia
Expedia Started off by Rich Barton and Lloyd Frind in 1996, but was fully launched by 1998. Expedia has become one of the largest online travel companies in the UK. Expedia's popularity keeps increasing as you can book any kinda of holiday on there site and is fully atol protected. Making it uber safe. It is also alot cheaper than going to a travel agent. -
Merger of Thomson Holidays and First Choice
Thomson holidays merged with first choice in 2007 and are now both owned by TUI travel. As they are Both large companies they are making huge profits and are now one of the biggest tour operators.
