Thomas Cook blamed for blunder as Man City flight to China grounded

Posted Sunday, July 14, 2019 by Dailystar.co.uk

THE Manchester City squad were blocked from flying to China today after an alleged Thomas Cook error.

Pep Guardiola and his squad were set to jet out to Shanghai this evening to begin their pre-season tour.

The Aeronexus private jet was grounded close to Terminal 2 after airline Thomas Cook supposedly made an "administrative error”, MailOnline reports.

A club statement read: "Due to an unforeseen administrative issue beyond the club’s control, which is being resolved, regrettably, we will embark on our pre-season tour a little later than intended.

"We will now travel tomorrow and look forward to taking part in the Premier League Asia Trophy as planned."

Thomas Cook blamed for blunder as Man City flight to China grounded
FLOUNDERING: City staff members look confused at the airport desk (Pic: EAMONN AND JAMES CLARKE)

A Thomas Cook spokesman told Daily Star Online: “Due to an administrative error with third parties Manchester City’s flight with Aeronexus has had to be delayed a day.

"We are working hard to resolve this issue and the team are due to depart tomorrow.”

City are scheduled to face West Ham in the Premier League Asia Trophy opener at the Nanjing Olympic Sports Center on Wednesday, with a 1.30pm kick-off (BST).3

The Premier League champions should then contest the final or play-off at Shanghai’s Hongkou Football Stadium next Saturday.

After that, City head south to take on Hong Kong SAR Premier League champs Kitchee FC on Wednesday, July 24.

Thomas Cook blamed for blunder as Man City flight to China grounded
FLIGHTLES: The Aeronexus private jet was grounded close to Terminal 2 (Pic: ZENPIX LTD)