Thomas Cook: Will the travel giant’s collapse push up prices next year too?

Simon Calder answers your questions on flight costs, where to go for a cheap holiday right now, travellers’ cheques and the new Saudi visas

Thomas Cook went bust this week (Getty)

Q You have written about the sharp increases in air fares and holiday prices since the collapse of Thomas Cook, but it’s all been about the next few weeks and months.

What will be the effect of the closure next spring and summer on travel costs in Europe?

Adam K