The Panamanian Civil Aviation Authority says that Panama and Venezuela will resume commercial flights nearly a year after suspending them when they broke off diplomatic relations.
Hollie Adams/Getty Images(CNN) - Efforts to rescue people stranded by the collapse of UK travel company Thomas Cook are set to continue into next month, as holidaymakers reported being locked in hotels and flight crews struggled to get home. Meanwhile, in Las Vegas, former Thomas Cook air steward Katie McQuillan tweeted that she had been "kicked out" of a hotel in Las Vegas, along with seven other stranded crew members. Some ex-Thomas Cook cabin crew have taken to Twitter to thank Virgin Atlantic staff for welcoming them on board under the distressing circumstances. It's been an emotional roller coaster for many ex-Thomas Cook cabin crew, some of them are even assisting with the repatriation efforts, the CAA confirms to CNN. Videos surfaced on Twitter of cabin crew fighting back the emotions to aid passengers getting home and passenger showing their appreciation via applause.
Hollie Adams/Getty Images(CNN) - Hundreds of thousands of travelers are facing a nightmare scenario this week, with the collapse of tour operator Thomas Cook leaving them stranded abroad. Thomas Cook France reports that around 10,000 French customers are currently on vacation and an emergency number (01-45-05-40-81) has been set up to offer advice. Condor, a German airline owned by Thomas Cook, will continue flight operations, it said in a press release. All Thomas Cook flights were immediately canceled following the announcement of the company's shutdown. The CAA says if you booked a holiday with Thomas Cook but your flights are with an airline unrelated to the Thomas Cook Group, your flights may still be available.