OFF THERECORD

August 11, 2000, 12:28

n Could Thomas Cookmanagement be about to make a killing? New owners will have to buy their expertise.

n Despite what you hear, there’ll be strict control from Germany.

n It’s a question of who’s got the biggest what?

n Monky was the first with the news several weeks ago.

n JD’s main concern is to improve staff morale after such a kick in the teeth.

n A U-turn after meeting with the management – he’s a talker, that Gurassa.

n Morale at Thomson has taken a turn for the better.

n No wonder Charles looks like the cat who got the cream – check out the value of his share options.

n Airtours is looking off the pace for the first time in a long while.