Offering scheduled flights from the UK and Ireland to holiday resorts throughout Europe, Asia, Africa and USA, Thomson Airways is said to be the world's largest charter airline. Created after a merger between First Choice Airways and Thomson Fly, the airline carried over 10 million passengers in 2013. Headquartered close to Luton Airport, Thomson Airways operates from its largest base at Gatwick, closely followed by hubs at Manchester and Birmingham. Find great savings on flights with Thomson Airways from Purple Travel.