Thos Cook hand luggage size is 43x28x23 cm's. including wheels, handles etc. As long as it is within those dimensions it will be ok.

hi ccrider.....when I used thomascook on a B767 recently I realised why the regulation size is what it is...my hand luggage bags were only 1or 2cms longer than the 43cms it was supposed to be ....the hieght and width were right...they were rectangular but soft holdalls and not over filled so I could squash them back a bit....if they had been solid like the trunks you are asking about I would not have been able to shut the overhead locker....so if I were you I would ask the thomascook airlines about it....the trunks maybe fine on other airlines but thomascook has the smallest allowed hand luggage size....and I for one know know why....so even if its a few cms bigger you could have problems...tweetie

We used one the other year, had no problem having it accepted as hand luggage but actually using it was a NIGHTMARE !
A kiddy can't carry it onto the flight and of course a child can't pull it along on a plane either which means an adult has to carry it. The design of it means that when using the shoulder stap it won't lie under your arm, it ends up being stuck out and I lost count of the number of passengers I 'bopped' with it.
Also to open it up to get at anything inside you have to lie it down to open it, it's quite wide and overhangs your lap - if you are sat next to a stranger, part of it ends up on their lap.
You really can't get a lot in it, it's heavy enough even when empty.
Lastly a child can't 'ride' on it in a busy airport, I lost count of the number of people that nearly tripped over it.!
They are cute to look at and look like a good idea, but in reality impossible to use.
I understand now why no-one on Dragon's Den went along with it.!!

What is it with this flight (TCX336K) its late departing every week. Is it a Thomas Cook problem? Here's hoping its on time next week, but not holding my breathe. If its on time i'll be by mid afternoon.

Apologies if this has been asked before>

I have an iphone and all my music is stored on it, what is the airlines policy on switching your iphone into airplane mode, as I understand it this disables the phone functionality of the iphone, effectevly making it an ipod

fatboyrover,

Thomas Cook, as far as I know, do not allow the use of mobile phones in flight, regardless of flight safe mode or not. This is to ensure there's no interference with aircraft systems as cabin crew won't always know if the phone is in flight safe mode or not, so a blanket no use is in force. This is the case with many airlines, although some do allow flight safe mode. You may find the following topic of use: Mobile Phones onboard planes.

Darren

Can anybody tell me whether you can chose your seats now for next summer? I have been able to do this previously but did not travel this summer. The paperwork states 2 months beforehand but can I phone up Thomas Cook and prebook now, just because we want the 2 seats at the back!

Hi there, after giving some thought to this issue of packed lunches I have come to the conclusion that we should just book the in-flight meals for our homeward journey. Can anyone advise me of the types of things we can expect for the kids? Doesn't matter for the adults too much, we are not fussy. Also we are flying on TCX165L on way home and TCX083K on the way there, what sort of facilities are on offer? Do they have IFE handheld things for hire? Are there toasties and things to buy?

Any help would be appreciated.

BON VOYAGE,

Meals vary, but they're pretty standards offerings depending on the time of your flights. It's normally either chicken or beef with veg and potatoes / mash or omelette, bacon, saussage, hash brown for breakfast. Both served with tea, coffee or squash. I don't have the exact menu, but that's the normal offerings. Your flights are operated by Boeing 757's so no IFE will be shown on the flight. Hand held players are available for hire at £7.50 per flight. You'll find further aircraft information on our What Aircraft? guide (link below) that includes a link to TCX's inflight magazine detailing drinks and snacks available for purchase inflight.

Darren

neavsie,

You're probably a little early to start selecting your seat, but can always give TCX a call and try. I think it's up to 98 days before your flight departs these days.

Darren

Hiya,

We have booked to go to Cuba (Holguin) on 22nd Sept for two weeks our flight number is TCX 73K/L. I am a bit unsure of the reserve your seat prices. First I read it was £12 followed by another £6 when you choose your seat, now I have looked this morning and its £20 each, do you still have to pay the £6 as well?

The best seats I could find are 12a & b outwards and 39a & b on the return are these seats ok? There was a double at the very back but they back onto the toilets.

Is it worth booking because the travel agent said 92% book seats now and we would probably be sat apart, but on looking on the chart there are very few unavailable.

Also does anyone know what films will be showing or do you have to hire this psp thing.

Many Thanks

Anne

paradiselover,

Seating is really personal preference. The rows you mention offer the same seat facilities as any other, but are obviously in different part so of the aircaft. The pairs towards the rear are nice if you're travelling as a couple as you won't have anyone next to you. It is worth pre-booking seats together or selecting you seat if you want the peace of mind of having known seats together or want a particular seat. I've already booked mine for a flight in 5 weeks time. A friend flew out to Cancun last week and was split from her friend. It's your decision really and whether you'd be too bothered if you did get split up. IFE information is available on our What Aircraft? guide (link below) with a link to TCX's inflight magazine including the current listing around page 119 (August - October edition).

Darren

Just my quick views on my recent travels with Thomas Cook Airlines

Travelled on a 757-200 which had to be the most cramped and uncomfortable charter aircraft I've ever flown on. The blue leather seats were worn and dirty and the surface covers around the bulkheads and overhead lockers were peeling away

The food (although included in my price) was bloody awful even by charter standards and the on board prices were pretty expensive and none of the drinks were chilled

Flight Deck were informative and friendly throughout the same cannot be said for the Cabin Crew who clearly saw passengers as a blockade to their socialising at 38,000 ft and didn't have any idea about goods on board (trying to sell duty free alcohol before being pointed out we were going to Spain)

JKKne wrote:

Just my quick views on my recent travels with Thomas Cook Airlines

Travelled on a 757-200 which had to be the most cramped and uncomfortable charter aircraft I've ever flown on. The blue leather seats were worn and dirty and the surface covers around the bulkheads and overhead lockers were peeling away

The food (although included in my price) was bloody awful even by charter standards and the on board prices were pretty expensive and none of the drinks were chilled

Flight Deck were informative and friendly throughout the same cannot be said for the Cabin Crew who clearly saw passengers as a blockade to their socialising at 38,000 ft and didn't have any idea about goods on board (trying to sell duty free alcohol before being pointed out we were going to Spain)

Ps
You can sell duty free on flights to canary Islands (Spain) so perhaps the a/c had been loaded with this in error and crew had a blank moment??

Darren,

Thanks for your reply. Can I ask as a matter of interest what seats you like to book?
I am going to book 12a & b going and 39a & b coming home, my husband thinks it's better to sit in front of the engine but I do like the two seats at the rear as I hate disturbing people if I need to get up.
Is it 33" seat pitch now on Thomas Cook?

Also do I have to pay £20 plus the £6? The travel agent said if I didn't book there and then it would be £20 + £6.

Thanks for your help,
Anne

Thanks for your response. We are going to just order food on the plane, sorted

hi there i wondered if anyone could help me we are flying on friday 13th august from gatwick on flight no tcx716k to hurghada we know that we are on the aircraft A330 but is that plane with smaller seat pitch and does anyone know the seat width ,but am i assuming that if it is the smaller seat pitch it is still bigger than the normal short haul aircraft many thanks in advance !!

paradiselover,

Seating information is on our What Aircraft? guide (link below). Seat pitch, unless otherwise advised by TCX, is 33" on long haul flights operated by the A332's. You'll have to go through the booking system for the price, but expect it to be £20 (seating together) + £6 (seat selection).

Darren

princessrhy,

Welcome onboard
Your flights are operated by the short haul configured A332 (354 seats). Seat width is 17". You'll find further aircraft information on our What Aircraft? guide (link below).

Darren