Thomas Cook Airlines (TCX/MT):
Long-haul: Airbus A330-200. Configuration (A330-200 two class): Economy 2-4-2 (rear 5 rows 2-3-2) with 33" seat pitch, Premium Economy 2-3-2 (rows 1-7) with 35" seat pitch. Seat back IFE throughout. A330-200 all economy; 2-4-2 with 31" seat pitch and seatback IFE. The Boeing 767-300/ER fleet (see short haul) are used as rescue aircraft when an Airbus A330-200 is non-serviceable, for example a technical problem. Some Canadian flights (eg Toronto) are operated by Boeing 757-200 (ETOPS / 187 seats). Configuration: 3-3 with 34" seat pitch, IFE via CRT screens over the isle. Some flights in the summer season, eg Sanford (Orlando) are operated by Airbus A330-300. Configuration: Forward ecomony cabin 3-3-3 (rows 1-12) with 32" seat pitch. Centre and rear cabins 2-4-2 with 29" seat pitch. IFE provided via screens over the isles.
Short haul: Boeing 757-200/300, Airbus A320-200, Airbus A321-200. Configuration: All economy 3-3 with 28" seat pitch. IFE via ceiling mounted screens over the isle (757-200) or drop down LCD screens over the seats (757-300 / A321-200. No IFE on the A320-200). Boeing 767-300/ER. Configuration: All economy 2-4-2 with 29" seat pitch, IFE via CRT screens over the isles (standby aircraft for long haul rescue flights). Airbus A330-300. Configuration: Forward ecomony cabin 3-3-3 (rows 1-11) with 32" seat pitch. Centre and rear cabins 2-4-2 with 29" seat pitch. IFE provided via screens over the isles.
For more information, refer to Thomas Cook Airlines. Seating plans for the aircraft types; Airbus A320-200, Airbus A321-200, Boeing 757-200 (235 Seats), Boeing 757-200 (187 seats), Boeing 757-300, Boeing 767-300/ER, Airbus A330-200 (two class). Airbus A330-200 (all economy). Thomas Cook's in-flight magazine and IFE guides are here. Various cabin and IFE screenshots Airbus A330-200.
Also my trip report: Thomas Cook Airlines (TCX868K), Manchester - Dalaman, Turkey, Boeing 767-300/ER, 29th August 2008.
Thomson Airways (TOM/BY):
Long haul: Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner. Configuration: 2-3-2 in Premium Economy (47 seats) with 38" seat pitch. Economy 3-3-3 with *33" or 34" seat pitch (244 seats, *further seating information here) and seat plan here. Seat back IFE throughout. Ex-Thomsonfly Boeing 767-304/ER. Configuration: Economy 2-4-2 with 33" seat pitch, Premium Economy 2-3-2 with 37" seat pitch. Seat back IFE throughout.
Short haul: Boeing 737-800. Configuration: 3-3 with 28" seat pitch. Extra space seating with 34" seat pitch are available on rows 3/4/5, in addition to extra legroom seating on rows 15 and 16. Boeing 757-200. Configuration: 3-3 with 28" seat pitch. Extra space seating with 34" seat pitch are available on rows 9/10/11, in addition to extra legroom seating on rows 12 and 32. IFE via ceiling mounted screens over the isle (757-200) or drop down LCD screens over the seats (737-800). Boeing 767-304/ER. Configuration: 2-4-2 throughout with 29" seat pitch. IFE via seat back screens. IFE was withdrawn on all short haul flights on 1st November 2011. PSP's are available for hire on mid-haul flights with a selection of movies and programmes for £7.50. 767-300's normally only show the flight map, no entertainment. Pre-bookable inflight meals were withdrawn on 1st November 2011 on short haul flights[/b]. Food is available for purchase onboard, example menu (Summer 2014) is here.
For more information, refer to Thomson Airways website. Seating plans; Boeing 737-800, Boeing 757-200, Boeing 767-304/ER (328Y / former Thomsonfly short haul), Boeing 767-300/ER (258 seats / former First Choice long haul), Boeing 767-300/ER (283 seats / former Thomsonfly long haul), Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner. Photos of seats on the Ex-FCA Boeing 767-300/ER. Current IFE listing: November - December 2015. IFE screenshots. Thomsons Airways inflight drinks and snacks here. Also have a look at my flight reviews:
First Choice Airways (FCA048); Manchester - Varadero, Cuba, Boeing 767-300/ER, 3rd March 2006
First Choice Airways (FCA049); Varadero, Cuba - Manchester, Boeing 767-300/ER, 17th March 2006
First Choice Airways (FCA012); Manchester - Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Via Orlando Sanford, Boeing 767-300/ER, 14th March 2007
First Choice Airways (FCA013); Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - Manchester, Boeing 767-300/ER, 28th March 2007
Thomsonfly (TOM3837); Manchester - Kitilla, Finland (Lapland): Boeing 737-8K5, 14th December 2008
Thomsonfly (TOM3838); Kitilla, Finland (Lapland) - Manchester: Boeing 737-8K5, 21st December 2008
Britannia Airways (BY154A); Manchester - St Lucia, Boeing 767-204/ER (no longer in fleet) 4th March 2005
Thomsonfly (BY154A/B); Manchester - St Lucia Via Barbados, Boeing 767-304/ER (old long haul configuration, current short haul), 18th March 2005
Monarch Airlines (MON/ZB):
Long haul: Airbus A330-200. Configuration: Economy 3-3-3 (rear 8 rows 2-3-2) with 30"Â seat pitch (seats A/B and J/K rows 37-43 are extra legoom, 34"), IFE via ceiling mounted CRT screens over the isles. Premium Economy 2-4-2 with 34"Â seat pitch, seat back IFE.
Short haul: Boeing 757-200. Configuration: 3-3 with 28" seat pitch, IFE via ceiling mounted screens over the isle. Airbus A320-200, Airbus A321-200. Configuration: 3-3 with 28" seat pitch, Monarch Plus 34" seat pitch, IFE via drop down LCD screens over the seats. Airbus A330-200. Configuration: Economy 3-3-3 (rear 8 rows 2-3-2) with 30" seat pitch, IFE via ceiling mounted CRT screens over the isles. Premium Economy (rows 1-7 sold as extra legroom only on short haul) 2-4-2 with 34" seat pitch, seat back IFE. IFE was withdrawn from all short / medium haul flights operated by narrow bodied aircraft from 1st June 2012.
For more information, refer to Monarch's website or their inflight magazine (Current IFE is on pages 124-127). Seat plans: Airbus A320-200, Airbus A321-200, Boeing 757-200, Airbus A300B4-605R, Airbus A330-200.
Onur Air (8Q/OHY):
Airbus A320/1-200. Configuration: 3-3 with 30"Â seat pitch. No IFE (cabin photo). Seating plan here. Odd flights, particularly towards the end of the season from regional airports McDonnell Douglas MD-88. Configuration: 3-2 with 30"Â seat pitch. No IFE.
For more information refer to Onur Air's website or have a look at my flight reviews: Onur Air (OHY380/379) Manchester - Dalaman - Manchester, Airbus A300B4-605R, September 2006
Ryanair (FR/RYR):
Boeing 737-800. Configuration: 3-3 with 30"Â seat pitch. Seating plan here. No IFE. For more information, refer to Ryanair's website.
Easyjet Airlines(U2/EZY):
Airbus A319/A320/A321 or Boeing 737-700 (being phased out). Configuration: 3-3 with 29-30"Â seat pitch. No IFE (exception - longer flights using ex-GB Airways A320/1). For more information, refer to Easyjet's website. Seating plans: Airbus A319-100, Airbus A320-200, Airbus A321-200, Boeing 737-700.
Jet2.com (LS/EXS):
Boeing 737-300 on short flights, Boeing 737-800 or Boeing 757-200 on longer flights, eg Canary Islands or higher density short flights. Configuration: 3-3 with 30"Â seat pitch. No IFE. Seating plans; Boeing 737-300,
Boeing 737-800, Boeing 757-200. Inflight retail range and snacks / drinks is here.
Jet2.com (LS761); Blackpool - Malaga (Spain), Boeing 737-300, 8th June 2007
Jet2.com (LS762); Malaga (Spain) - Blackpool (diverted Manchester), Boeing 737-300, 10th June 2007
Virgin Atlantic (VS/VIR):
Little Red (Domestic): Airbus A320-200. Long Haul; Boeing 747-400, Airbus A330-300 (selected flights from Manchester and Gatwick) or Airbus A340-300/600. Seating plans and further information is available on V-flyer.
Air Europa (UX/AEA): Chartered by some tour operators
Boeing 737-800. Configuration: 3-3 with 29" seat pitch. IFE via LCD screens over the seats.
For more information refer to Air Europa's website.
Other flight reviews you might want to refer to:
Air France / Air Mauritius (AF1669 / AF980); Manchester - Mauritius Via Paris, Airbus A320-200 / Airbus A340-300, 7th September 2007
Air France (AF963 / AF1468); Mauritius - Manchester Via Paris, Boeing 747-400 / Airbus A318-100, 22nd September 2007
Manx2.com / Flybe.com (NM107 / BE6795); Blackpool - Isle of Man - Blackpool, Let 410 / Saab 340B, 8th June 2009
Happy holidays
Darren
