The news of Thomas Cook's collapse has sent shock waves across the country, with the effect of cancelled holidays and job cuts being felt by thousands of people.
Formed in 1841, the 178 year-old tour operator went into liquidation on Monday morning after failing to secure a last-ditch rescue deal.
An unprecedented repatriation process is currently underway, to ensure the 150,000 Brits stuck abroad can return home.
It is estimated a further million people have lost out on family holidays, honeymoons and trips with the company after all flights were grounded.
While the immediate impact is on those stuck oversees, the company's demise has undoubtedly been felt the hardest by those employed by Thomas Cook, particularly in Greater Manchester.
It is estimated that 3,000 staff who work for the operator are at risk, or have already lost their jobs.
The airline's head office is based at Manchester Airport and employs 450 people.
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Thousands of staff are based at 17 high street stores across Greater Manchester.
A hangar based at the airport houses most of the company's handling staff and engineers.
In May, the Thomas Cook Airline's digital marketing team relocated from London to Manchester. All 25 jobs there are under threat.
The scene on the high street was one of sadness on Monday morning as travel agents across the city were closed.
Workers in the city centre, Oldham, Stockport, Sale, Wythenshawe, Bolton and more have been hit by the company's collapse.
Many borough's struggling high streets will not be helped by Thomas Cook's downfall.
One Mancunian employee said staff stayed up all night waiting for updates on the future of their jobs.
At 2am, they received an email from the CEO confirming the company had ceased training.
The worker, who asked to remain anonymous, told the M.E.N: "We had stayed up all night messaging on Whatsapp saying 'oh my god, this is it'.
"By 8pm last night we had a feeling it was coming. I have worked there nine years. It is what I have wanted to do since I was 16.
"I am devastated, heartbroken. I am just waiting for someone to go 'haha it's all a joke'.
"It is Thomas Cook, it is one of the biggest brands on the high street, how have we collapsed?"
MP for Wythenshawe and Sale East, Mike Kane, called the travel giants' collapse a 'devastating blow' for Greater Manchester.
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He said around a third of the company's job losses were being felt in his constituency alone.
Speaking to the Manchester Evening News, he said: "The mood is very despondent and I have been receiving a lot of emails from concerned employees over the last few days.
"My travel agents in Sale and Wythenshawe have had their shutters down this morning and there are 3,000 people who don't know what is going to happen for them and their families.
"There are 900 unite members at Manchester Airport who we know have lost their jobs."
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has assured local workers he is 'working hard' to provide support for staff at risk.
In a tweet, he wrote: "My heart goes out to everyone affected by the collapse of ThomasCookUK.
"Our team at GMCA are working hard to put in place support and advice for staff at risk. We will issue further details later today."
Boris Johnson was forced to defend his refusal to bail out Thomas Cook, after coming under fire from Labour and the unions for failing to step in to save the collapsed operator.
The Prime Minister warned that state intervention risked creating a 'moral hazard' in future cases of companies on the brink.
