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  "publishedAt": "2026-02-19T11:07:12.000Z",
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  "textContent": "\n\n\nThomas Cook has unveiled package holidays to Saudi Arabia, giving British travellers a brand new long-haul option to explore.\n\nThe online travel agency has added 50 hotels to its portfolio, spread across the key destinations of Jeddah and Riyadh.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nDirect flights are available from London Gatwick, Heathrow and Manchester, making it easier than ever for Britons to discover this rapidly changing destination.\n\nThe move marks a step in Thomas Cook's push to offer more diverse luxury getaways at affordable prices, with seven-night packages starting from just £439 per person.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nTRENDING\n\nStories\n\nVideos\n\nYour Say\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe launch comes as British appetite for Middle East getaways has increased.\n\nThomas Cook has seen bookings to the United Arab Emirates jump by more than 700 per cent compared to last year, which clearly sparked the decision to bring Saudi Arabia into the mix.\n\nTravellers can pick from a range of 4- and 5-star properties, with stays offered on room-only, bed and breakfast, or half-board terms.\n\nDirect flights run daily from the three main UK airports, while those flying from Birmingham International, Edinburgh or London Stansted can reach Saudi Arabia via connecting services.\n\n### LATEST TRAVEL\n\n\n\n\n  * TUI adds more flights connecting a UK airport to a sunny US state, starting this summer\n  * Jet2 announces a new exclusive route to a gorgeous Greek island\n  * Booking a holiday? Get an extra £500 off sunny packages - plus flights from £14.99\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nSenior Commercial Product Manager at Thomas Cook, Peter Davies, said: \"We're seeing a real shift in customer appetite towards new long-haul destinations that offer something genuinely different, with Saudi Arabia in particular offering experiences that can't be replicated elsewhere.\n\n\"We're thrilled to give customers the opportunity to explore a rapidly evolving country with the reassurance, flexibility and value that booking a Thomas Cook package holiday provides.\"\n\nAll Thomas Cook package holidays come with ATOL protection, giving customers peace of mind and financial security when booking their Saudi Arabian adventure.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n### Thomas Cook deals\n\n  * Take seven nights with Thomas Cook at the 4-star **Iridium 70 Hotel** in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on a Room-Only basis from £521 per person including flights from London Gatwick on April 16, 2026\n  * Take seven nights with Thomas Cook at the 5* **The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh** in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on a Room-Only basis from £1,314 per person including flights from London Stansted on March 2, 2026\n  * Take seven nights with Thomas Cook at the 4* **Radisson Blu Hotel, Jeddah Plaza** in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on a Room-Only basis from £744 per person including flights from Edinburgh on June 9, 2026\n  * Take seven nights with Thomas Cook at the 5-star **Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh** in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on a Room-Only basis from £1,668 per person including flights from Manchester on May 30, 2026\n  * Take seven nights with Thomas Cook at the 5-star **Waldorf Astoria Jeddah - Qasr Al Sharq** in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on a Half-Board basis from £1,984 per person including flights from Edinburgh on September 6, 2026\n  * Take seven nights with Thomas Cook at the 3* **Hayat Al Zahraa Serviced Apartments **in Saudi Arabia, Jeddah on a Room-Only basis from £439 per person including flights from London Gatwick on April 16, 2026\n\n\n\n**Our Standards:The GB News Editorial Charter **",
  "title": "Thomas Cook unveils new long-haul packages offering year-round sunshine - with deals from £439"
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