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Friday 30th January 2026

Thomas Cook launches January payday promo with savings of up to £250

Save up to £250 off across package holidays using code JANPAYDAY*

Valid until 11.59pm on Sunday 1 February 2026

Thomas Cook has today launched its January payday promotion, offering customers savings of up to £250 on package holidays booked this weekend.

Using promo code JANPAYDAY*, customers can unlock tiered savings depending on their booking value, making it the ideal time to secure a winter sun escape, or get ahead on travel plans for later in the year.

Savings available include:

  • £50 off holidays costing £1,000 – £2,499
  • £150 off holidays costing £2,500 – £4,999
  • £250 off holidays costing £5,000 or more

 

The promotion runs from Friday 30 January and ends at 11.59pm on Sunday 1 February 2026, and is available across all destinations that meet the minimum spend threshold. 

Jaime Thompson, Head of Trading & Inventory at Thomas Cook said:

"January is a key booking moment for many, and with payday landing at the end of the month, we wanted to give customers an extra incentive to book their next getaway. With savings of up to £250 available across thousands of holidays, now is the time to lock in that next escape.”

Customers booking with Thomas Cook can choose from over 20,000 hotels across 71 destinations throughout Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas, and enjoy flexible travel options with more than 190 airline partners. All package holidays are ATOL protected, giving customers peace of mind and enhanced financial security, as well as the reassurance of ABTA's Code of Conduct. Book with Thomas Cook:

**Uses code JANPAYDAY

  • Take seven nights with Thomas Cook at the 5-star Caves Beach Resort Adults Only in Hurghada, Egypt on an All-Inclusive basis from £740 per person** including flights from London Gatwick on 2 September 2026
  • Take seven nights with Thomas Cook at the 4-star Pickalbatros Palais Des Roses in Agadir, Morocco on an All-Inclusive basis from £656 per person** including flights from Leeds Bradford on 12 May 2026
  • Take seven nights with Thomas Cook at the 5-star The Ixian Grand & All Suites in Rhodes, Greece on an All-Inclusive basis from £545 per person** including flights from Birmingham International on 8 April 2026
  • Take seven nights with Thomas Cook at the 5-star Lopesan Costa Meloneras Resort & Spa in Gran Canaria, Spain on a Bed & Breakfast basis from £657 per person** including flights from Bristol on 6 May 2026
  • Take seven nights with Thomas Cook at the 4-star NH Collection Dubai The Palm in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on a Room-Only basis from £830 per person** including flights from London Gatwick on 1 July 2026
  • Take seven nights with Thomas Cook at the 5-star Villa Park Sun Island Resort in Maamigili, the Maldives on an All-Inclusive basis from £1,630 per person** including flights from Edinburgh on 6 June 2026

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Notes to editors 

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Terms and Conditions

*Save up to £250 when you book with the code JANPAYDAY. Discounts are awarded based on the value of the shopping cart:

  • £50 discount on a minimum basket value of £1,000
  • £150 discount on shopping carts worth between £2,500 and £4,999
  • £250 discount on shopping carts worth at least £5,000

 

The promotional code must be entered at checkout when making a new booking. The minimum purchase value required is £1,000. The discount applies to holiday packages or hotel-only stays. The code is valid for new bookings made between 12.00am on Friday 30 January 2026, and 11.59pm on Sunday 1 February 2026, inclusive. The promotion cannot be combined with any other promotions, discount codes, or Thomas Cook Wallet funds. The code can only be used once per booking.

The Promotion is organised by Thomas Cook Tourism (UK) Company Limited or eSky.pl S.A.. Full Terms and Conditions (T&Cs) are available at https://www.thomascook.com/uk/legal/terms-and-conditions-january-2026-pay-day-promotion. Thomas Cook (UK) Ltd. is ATOL protected.

About Thomas Cook UK 

In September 2020, Thomas Cook, one of the most recognisable names in travel, returned as an online-only travel business. It is now part of the Polish-based travel company eSky Group, which owns and operates brands like eSky and eDestinos in 50 markets across the globe.

With ATOL-protected holidays and city breaks, the new Thomas Cook allows customers to design their own trip according to their budget, needs, and specifications. Customers can fly from all major UK airports with direct flights from all major carriers, thousands of hotels to choose from, and add-ons including car hire, insurance, and attractions.