Thomas Cook boss ‘sorry’ for collapse

Travel company CEO defends his salary and bonuses

Thomas Cook stranded holidaymakers
Passengers left stranded in the Dominican Republic after the collapse of Thomas Cook
(Image credit: Erika Santelices/AFP/Getty Images)

The boss of Thomas Cook has apologised for his role in the collapse of the travel firm, saying he is “devastated”.

In an interview with the Mail on Sunday, Peter Fankhauser said: “You ask me how I feel? Desperate. And deeply sorry.”

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