I'm flying with my partner on 25th Jan to Cayo Coco and we are trying the back of the aircraft where the window seats are in pairs instead of three. A little more comfort I take it.
Happy travels and merry Christmas to all !!
I couldn't agree more Hemingway ! Especially on the 3rd point but flying charter, there's virtually impossible to do without ... It's where you appreciate the IFE or a good Ipod !
I'm flying with my partner on 25th Jan to Cayo Coco and we are trying the back of the aircraft where the window seats are in pairs instead of three. A little more comfort I take it.
Happy travels and merry Christmas to all !!
I'm flying with my partner on 25th Jan to Cayo Coco and we are trying the back of the aircraft where the window seats are in pairs instead of three. A little more comfort I take it.
Happy travels and merry Christmas to all !!
Thanks for that Mike Bravo, that's great news, I don't think I could take another 10hrs each way with my head doing it's impression of Woody Woodpecker!!!.
Talking about IFE, I've checked Thomas Cook Travel magazine online and it seems that at least 2 of the movies each way are "Premium".
Does it mean that only Premium Class can watch them ? Is there anything else in the IFE that is restricted to Premium ?
I'm flying in Eco.
Many thanks in advance !
Julmops
Does it mean that only Premium Class can watch them ? Is there anything else in the IFE that is restricted to Premium ?
I'm flying in Eco.
Many thanks in advance !
Julmops
Julmops,
Premium movies are only for those who have upgraded to the premium cabin. It's one of the extras you pay for. Everything else is standard.
Darren
Premium movies are only for those who have upgraded to the premium cabin. It's one of the extras you pay for. Everything else is standard.
Darren
Thanks a lot Darren !
Another question for the experts.
Do you know what is the usual route TCX takes from Gatwick to Cayo Coco ? Is it going very much up North England, Scotland, South Greenland, Canada, US East Coast route or does it go more like Wales, Ireland and then straight over the Atlantic one ?
Thanks !
Julmops
Do you know what is the usual route TCX takes from Gatwick to Cayo Coco ? Is it going very much up North England, Scotland, South Greenland, Canada, US East Coast route or does it go more like Wales, Ireland and then straight over the Atlantic one ?
Thanks !
Julmops
Julmops,
It depends on many factors on the day such as prevailing weather, jetstream position and air traffic, but it would be something like the following;
You'll normally depart Gatwick and head out over Wales, over southern Ireland (Shannon) then straight across the Atlantic to Newfoundland, down the eastern seaboard of America, out over the Bahamas then in to Cuba. You'll normally be closer to the coast than shown on the great circle map, but you get the idea.
If traffic is heavy or the jetstream further south than normal, aircraft are sometimes routed over the Azores to the south, then across the northern Caribbean Islands. It's not common to go that way though unless you're heading for the eastern Caribbean islands.
Darren
It depends on many factors on the day such as prevailing weather, jetstream position and air traffic, but it would be something like the following;
You'll normally depart Gatwick and head out over Wales, over southern Ireland (Shannon) then straight across the Atlantic to Newfoundland, down the eastern seaboard of America, out over the Bahamas then in to Cuba. You'll normally be closer to the coast than shown on the great circle map, but you get the idea.
If traffic is heavy or the jetstream further south than normal, aircraft are sometimes routed over the Azores to the south, then across the northern Caribbean Islands. It's not common to go that way though unless you're heading for the eastern Caribbean islands.
Darren
Hi, New to this bear with me.
Booked for Cuba flying T Cook into Varadero, advertised with 33" seat pitch on A330. Guess what? Tickets just arrived homebound flight now on B763 with no extra leg room seats left available. Can anyone confirm my fears for this 10hr+ flight. With a history of DVT, not looking forward to it!
Booked for Cuba flying T Cook into Varadero, advertised with 33" seat pitch on A330. Guess what? Tickets just arrived homebound flight now on B763 with no extra leg room seats left available. Can anyone confirm my fears for this 10hr+ flight. With a history of DVT, not looking forward to it!
19ashfield,
Welcome onboard
Aircraft changes do happen from time to time unfortunately. You don't say what dates you are flying, which departure airport and on which flight (number) so I can't check (there are several flights per week from the UK to Varadero), but if you've been notified of a change then is has been. You'll find lots of aircraft information on our What Aircraft? guide (link below). I know last Thursdays flight from Manchester to Varadero was changed to a 76W as I was at MAN on Friday morning when it landed so I assume it's the TCX051K/L you're on?
Darren
Welcome onboard
Aircraft changes do happen from time to time unfortunately. You don't say what dates you are flying, which departure airport and on which flight (number) so I can't check (there are several flights per week from the UK to Varadero), but if you've been notified of a change then is has been. You'll find lots of aircraft information on our What Aircraft? guide (link below). I know last Thursdays flight from Manchester to Varadero was changed to a 76W as I was at MAN on Friday morning when it landed so I assume it's the TCX051K/L you're on?
Darren
19ashfield,
I thought it must have been the TCX051K/L. I've just looked and 28th Jan is indeed a 76W. My trip report from these aircraft is on our What Aircraft? Guide (link below).
Darren
I thought it must have been the TCX051K/L. I've just looked and 28th Jan is indeed a 76W. My trip report from these aircraft is on our What Aircraft? Guide (link below).
Darren
Hi,
I have had a look through and have seen this has being discussed but can't find the answer - do the seats at the back of the a330-200 (long haul to vegas) where they go into 2's have lift up arm rests? My tall partner struggles with the narrow seats and I'm wondering whether to go for an exit seat where you definately can't lift up the armrest (so I've read) or the 2's which might give us more width if you can lift up the arm rest?
Unfortuantely it looks like all the premium seats that are being sold as extra leg room have already gone.
Thanks in advance!
I have had a look through and have seen this has being discussed but can't find the answer - do the seats at the back of the a330-200 (long haul to vegas) where they go into 2's have lift up arm rests? My tall partner struggles with the narrow seats and I'm wondering whether to go for an exit seat where you definately can't lift up the armrest (so I've read) or the 2's which might give us more width if you can lift up the arm rest?
Unfortuantely it looks like all the premium seats that are being sold as extra leg room have already gone.
Thanks in advance!
Littleflyer,
Welcome onboard
I believe the arm rests are fixed in the pairs at the rear. Seats on exit rows have fixed arm rests and are narrower than standard seats as the IFE screen and tray table are stored and lift up out of the arm rest.
Darren
Welcome onboard
I believe the arm rests are fixed in the pairs at the rear. Seats on exit rows have fixed arm rests and are narrower than standard seats as the IFE screen and tray table are stored and lift up out of the arm rest.
Darren
Hi Darren,
Thanks for the welcome and reply. Does that mean that the armrests lift up in the other seats that are not exit or in pairs?
Thanks.
Thanks for the welcome and reply. Does that mean that the armrests lift up in the other seats that are not exit or in pairs?
Thanks.
Littleflyer,
FYI, the arm rests do not lift up throughout the cabin, only 2 rows do, and they are 13 and 14 if I remeber rightly.
BTC
FYI, the arm rests do not lift up throughout the cabin, only 2 rows do, and they are 13 and 14 if I remeber rightly.
BTC
Hi
I am considering flying Thomas Cook to Cancun in December 2011.
I normaly fly using premium seating but understand this service is not going to be available on outbound journeys as of May 2011 but is available inbound?
If this is correct can anyone tell me what will happen to these seats on the OB journey, are they available as Extra Leg room?
Thanks
jonboy
I am considering flying Thomas Cook to Cancun in December 2011.
I normaly fly using premium seating but understand this service is not going to be available on outbound journeys as of May 2011 but is available inbound?
If this is correct can anyone tell me what will happen to these seats on the OB journey, are they available as Extra Leg room?
Thanks
jonboy
Whilst searching the net I discovered this which may answer my own question
The reason you cannot pre-book the Premium Cabin on the outward journey is due to the significant APD (Airport Departure Tax) increase on premium seats. The APD fee on charter flights from the 1st of May 2011 will be £150 which is the same as those flying 1st class on a scheduled flight.
Thomas Cook can offer its customers the option to reserve Premium seats on the return flight from £50 - avoiding the excessive tax.
Jonboy
The reason you cannot pre-book the Premium Cabin on the outward journey is due to the significant APD (Airport Departure Tax) increase on premium seats. The APD fee on charter flights from the 1st of May 2011 will be £150 which is the same as those flying 1st class on a scheduled flight.
Thomas Cook can offer its customers the option to reserve Premium seats on the return flight from £50 - avoiding the excessive tax.
Jonboy
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