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Shares in Thomas Cook had risen by as much as 5% this morning, but slipped back as the morning went on to sit 2% higher at 118p.

United Kingdom sales were one per cent up on last summer, and bookings in Continental Europe were in line with last year’s figures, helped by a one per cent drop in pricing.

The summer season was around 91% sold, the same level as 2014, though Tunisia remains “effectively closed” for the time being.

The Tunisian terror attack and concerns about the Greek economic crisis forced beleagured package holiday firm Thomas Cook to issue a profit warning yesterday.

Our people have shown exemplary commitment during these crises, distinguishing Thomas Cook by personally contacting tens of thousands of customers, and amending and rebooking their holidays in just a few days.