Travel question: Is it safe to book a year ahead with Thomas Cook?

Have a question? Ask our expert Simon Calder

Sunny Cyprus is one couple’s wedding destination (Shutterstock)

Q My wife and I are off to Cyprus in May 2020, because our son is getting married there. We would normally book online via Thomas Cook, paying monthly as Thomas Cook offers a 0 per cent deal. But we are worried about booking due to the uncertainty with them. Do you think we should be looking at changing to Tui, or should we carry on as normal? We don’t want to end up with no money and miss the wedding.

Nick K

A First, let’s talk about timing. I assume the wedding is not taking place during the main half-term next year – the last week of the month, beginning 23 May. If that is the case, then you are in the happy position of being in a buyers’ market, with plenty of choice and availability at good prices. I can also see no point committing very far ahead.