Thomas Cook employees say goodbye
Some 22,000 employees of Thomas Cook, the British tour operator that filed for insolvency, are staring down the imminent loss of their jobs. The 179-year-old company was hit by rising fuel costs and online competition, which allows passengers to book their holidays directly, underscoring challenges in today's tourism industry. As 600,000 customers struggled to find a way home amid surging passenger fares worldwide, many Thomas Cook employees shared their thoughts on LinkedIn. See some of their comments below: