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Re: THOMSON AIRWAYS ... Q&As
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groovybaby
2012-01-09 15:54:24
LGW-PMI-LGW (TOM4182/3) is currently showing as a Boeing 757-200. You'll find extensive aircraft information on our What Aircraft? guide (link below). I can't say which runway will be in use at the time as it depends on the wind direction on the day. If you assume a westerly wind that is prevelant for this part of the world, I would expect runway 24 to be in use. However, if the winds on that particular day are easterlies, then runway 06 will be in use. Whichever runway is used, when you are heading north on your way home, the sun will set in the west so you'll want to be on the starboard (left) side of the aircraft.

Darren



Cheers Darren :cheers just one more thing please, I want to know which side to sit going out from Gatwick to Majorca, we are going at 21.40 but fingers crossed the sun will be setting still over England so should I sit on the right going out? :think Also I thought starboard was right and portside was left? :think

Cheers mate

gb
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Dazbo HT Mod
2012-01-09 15:59:20
Re: THOMSON AIRWAYS ... Q&As
groovybaby,

When heading south, you'd want to be on the starboard (right) side so you'll be looking west towards the setting sun.

groovybaby wrote:
Also I thought starboard was right and portside was left?

That'll teach me to double check posts before pressing submit : :whoops

Darren
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Ben123planes
2012-01-09 17:35:49
Re: THOMSON AIRWAYS ... Q&As
Hi

I'm going from Gatwick - Bodrum in early August on TOM428 - thomson's website is useless for flight info, do you know if it will be a 757 or an A321 or something else.

Thanks
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Dazbo HT Mod
2012-01-09 19:41:35
Re: THOMSON AIRWAYS ... Q&As
Ben123planes,

Welcome onboard :tup
LGW-BJV-LGW (TOM428/9) should be operated by an Airbus A321-200. You'll find extensive aircraft information on our What Aircraft? guide (link below). Many airlines don't publish aircraft types attributed to routes as they can change and many passengers aren't fussed. It's only us!

Darren
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Ben123planes
2012-01-09 19:50:33
Re: THOMSON AIRWAYS ... Q&As
Thanks for the quick reply, do you think there would be a cance of getting two window seats as having four passengers on a 3x3 is annoying - what with two of us wanting awindow seat! We havn't shelled out £70 on the 50% chance on us maybe having the seats in the vague area we asked for... :que
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Dazbo HT Mod
2012-01-09 22:10:17
Re: THOMSON AIRWAYS ... Q&As
Ben123planes,

Seats are pre-allocated using a best fit model the day before the flight departs. If you haven't pre-selected seats, you'll just get whatever you are given after those that have pre-booked and pre-selected their seats have been taken in to account. Most are allocated seating together, but for peace of mind, you can pre-book seating together. If you want particular seats, you'll need to pre-select them. There are no guarantees unless you pre-book / select and no choosing seats at check-in as they are allocated the day before. Refer to Thomsons website for further details.

Darren
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londonlad76
2012-01-10 10:59:24
Re: THOMSON AIRWAYS ... Q&As
Hello! Newbie here!!

Just wonderred whether you could tell me what aircraft is operation LTN-SSH 19/01/12 SSH-LTN 26/01/12

I have prebooked seats 17 a/b please tell me I have window....or have i mucked up?

Many Thanks

londonlad
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Dazbo HT Mod
2012-01-10 11:07:42
Re: THOMSON AIRWAYS ... Q&As
londonlad76,

Welcome onboard :tup
Please quote flight numbers where possible as there are sometimes more than one flight. This ensures we get the correct information for you. LTN-SSH-LTN (TOM852/3) are operated by a Boeing 757-200. You'll find extensive aircraft information on our What Aircraft? guide (link below). You'll have a window, but it may only be a partial view as there are 2 rows in that region that have air conditioning and wiring routed.

Darren
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londonlad76
2012-01-10 11:21:09
Re: THOMSON AIRWAYS ... Q&As
Will try and change booking......gotta have a window......im a scardey flier!

Just rang to change to 20a/b they said 737-800?

thanks for ur advice m8!
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Dazbo HT Mod
2012-01-10 11:47:56
Re: THOMSON AIRWAYS ... Q&As
londonlad76 wrote:
Just rang to change to 20a/b they said 737-800?

Flight logs are showing a 757-200 for TOM852/3. G-BYAL was used on 5th Jan and G-BYAU on the 3 flights prior to that. Unless that was just for the christmas period and it's reverting back to a 73H. You have the ones you want anyway!

Darren
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londonlad76
2012-01-10 12:00:32
Re: THOMSON AIRWAYS ... Q&As
Dazbo HT Mod wrote:
londonlad76 wrote:
Just rang to change to 20a/b they said 737-800?

Flight logs are showing a 757-200 for TOM852/3. G-BYAL was used on 5th Jan and G-BYAU on the 3 flights prior to that. Unless that was just for the christmas period and it's reverting back to a 73H. You have the ones you want anyway!

Darren


Hi Darren,

Many thanks for your help.....i'll get what i'll get! as long as as i have a window :)
cheers!
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Ashley-BHX
2012-01-11 21:44:06
Re: THOMSON AIRWAYS ... Q&As
Hiii :tup
I know it's abit of a long shot but any idea what type of aircraft will be operating the BHX-IBZ TOM7166 on september 10th at 6.20am :cheers
thankyou in advance
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Dazbo HT Mod
2012-01-11 21:48:07
Re: THOMSON AIRWAYS ... Q&As
Ashley-BHX,

BHX-IBZ-BHX (TOM7166/7) are normally a Boeing 757-200.

Darren
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LisaMJ
2012-01-13 12:16:30
Re: THOMSON AIRWAYS ... Q&As
Hi Darren,

Can't seem to find the Thomson flight number to give you, but wondered if you could tell me which aircraft is planned for :

Fri 9/3/12 LGW - Sharm el Sheikh 10.15am departure
return Sharm - LGR Monday 19/3/12 17.55

Many thanks as always

Lisa
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Dazbo HT Mod
2012-01-13 13:21:46
Re: THOMSON AIRWAYS ... Q&As
LisaMJ,

LGW-SSH-LGW (TOM494/235) are operated by Boeing 757-200.

Darren
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geemac
2012-01-13 16:23:00
Re: THOMSON AIRWAYS ... Q&As
Hi,

Can anyone advise, we are flying Glasgow to Cancun 28th August Premium Class, are there any seats to avoid in Premium cabin or what ones are the best. Dont know which to select when the time comes. Made a booboo th last time I choose so thought Id get some advice from those in the know.

Thanx

Gail
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Dazbo HT Mod
2012-01-13 16:28:02
Re: THOMSON AIRWAYS ... Q&As
geemac,

GLA-CUN-GLA should be operated by a former Thomsonfly Boeing 767-300/ER. All premium seats, apart from those on the front row, offer the same basic facilities so there are no best or worst seats. It's very much personal preference, so whatever you prefer. The ones on the front row have IFE screens and tray-tables that fold from the arm rest and have a bulkhead in front. You'll find extensive aircraft information on our What Aircraft? guide (link below).

Darren
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richstrat
2012-01-14 08:18:17
Re: THOMSON AIRWAYS ... Q&As
Hi all,

Flying LGW - MLE - LGW on TOM054 on 6th May in Premium Class and was looking for seat reccomendations. Looking for a good view of the atols on arrival and would prefer no bulkheads. Im also wondering if it's a Tomson or ex First Choice plane scheduled.

Any help greatly appreciated!

Thanks,

Rich
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Dazbo HT Mod
2012-01-14 08:23:27
Re: THOMSON AIRWAYS ... Q&As
richstrat,

LGW-MLE-LGW (TOM054/5) are operated by a former First Choice Boeing 767-300/ER. You'll find extensive aircraft informtion on our What Aircraft? guide (link below). You'll find an approach photo in to MLE if you click on the aircraft type taken from the starboard (right) side. Any window seat will give good views on approach and take-off. You'll get much better views from the sea planes if you're flying to your resort, examples here. Depending on the route, you won't see as much on approach, but get some great views from the port (left) side of the aircraft on deaparture, assuming the northerly runway is in use at the time. The only seats I'd say avoid are row 9 in premium as there's no window on that row. Row 2 are bulkhead by the windows so any of rows 3-8 and you'll be fine.

Darren
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welshy0151
2012-01-14 12:44:57
Re: THOMSON AIRWAYS ... Q&As
Hello can you tell me what aircraft and how full man to cancun Tom196 23 may 06.15

thanks david :tup
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