Thomson Airways is the world's largest charter airline, based in the UK, the company commenced operations on 1 November 2008 following the merger and subsequent re-branding of Thomsonfly and First Choice Airways. Thomson Airways is the third largest airline in the United Kingdom by total passengers carried. Thomson Airways Limited holds a United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority Type A Operating Licence permitting it to carry passengers, cargo and mail on aircraft with 20 or more seats.



