FRANKFURT—British tourists perennially frustrated by forward-thinking Germans bagging prime locations by the pool will now be able to reserve their favoured spot even before boarding the plane — albeit at a price. Thomas Cook Group Plc is seeking to end the competition for the best-placed sun loungers by allowing guests to book them online for €25 ($38) per stay. The company has also trialled a service allowing guests to pick a specific room for €30 a week. While the rethink on sunbeds will stop early risers from occupying choice poolside real estate before most guests even get out of bed, no more than 20 per cent of spots will be available for pre-booking, Thomas Cook said Monday. That should still leave scope for the odd strategically placed towel to incur the wrath of latecomers.

Source: thestar January 30, 2018 00:00 UTC