Strawberry7 wrote:

I looked at the standard seats, but they have poor reviews too

Although review sites are very useful in getting a feel for things, I would always take them with a large pinch of salt. You'll find people will only post reviews when they have something to complain about with a small number giving praise. We all like a good moan! I've travelled extensively on these aircraft including the longest flight they operated at 14 hours duration and I'm looking forward to my 11 hour flight in 3 months time with them. In terms of charter airlines, they have the best cabins in the world in my opinion in the ex-FCA configuration. It surpasses what many of the scheduled airlines offer in economy. You'll be pleasantly surprised when you step onboard. If you have a look at our What Aircraft? guide (link below), you'll find extensive aircraft information including a link to aircraft photos including several cabin photos in both economy and premium economy so you can see what to expect. TOM's premium cabin is nicer than TCX's too in my opinion with greater seat pitch. The seats onboard these aircraft are actually wider than many other carriers. The premium seats have fixed arm rests however due to the position of the tray tables and I can see why some would say they are narrow, but they are wider than the seats on short haul aircraft and as wide as many other carriers. You have to remember that charter premium economy isn't quite the same as what the scheduled carriers offer in Y+, but it's near enough and in some cases, better. Scheduled carriers only fly in to Havana which is why you won't find flights to Holguin or Varadero, but personally, I would have no hessitation in travelling with TOM to Cuba or any other long haul destination. Details of TCX's long haul Airbus A330-200's is all detailed on out What Aircraft? guide including aircraft and cabin photos to you can compare them. Although they offer a similar service in terms of seat pitch, the seats aren't as wide as what TOM offer and the seat back IFE is of an older generation so not quite as good. They no longer offer a premium service either. I'd still fly TCX without hessitation, but would choose TOM and their ex-FCA aircraft first everytime. It's the bit between the flights that's counts anyway and the PRDO will be worth the trip.

Darren