New agency 'born out of pandemic' set up by cabin crew

Natasha Marson, head of Hays Travel Independence Group, said she was "excited" by the new agency’s ideas and "unique" crew culture.

"We are thrilled to be able to support this team to build their business in a pandemic, with full sales support from business development manager Helen Williamson and our internal Sunderland-based teams," she added.

The Doors2Manual team are available via phone, video call, email or through their website. The company also plans to hire more staff in the coming weeks.

Sally Henry, from Doors2Manual, said the company’s "passion and love" for travel resonates "strongly".

"I am really excited to have joined the Doors2Manual senior leadership team to help with launch and strategy," she continued.

"This is the first time airline crew have come together in such a way to share their vast travel knowledge gained from years and years of flying experience."