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Re: THOMSON AIRWAYS ... Q&As
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char1402
2011-02-04 12:22:17
Hi there. :wave:

I was wondering if you can help me out?? I was wondering which type of plane and seat layout I will be flying in and out on???

We are off to Florida (sanford) on 20th August 2011 - until 3rd Sept 2011. I know the flight out is at 10.05 from LGW, but unsure of return flight?? :duh

Thanks for your help :)
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Dazbo HT Mod
2011-02-04 12:59:45
Re: THOMSON AIRWAYS ... Q&As
char1402,

Welcome onboard :tup
LGW-SFB-LGW are operated by a Boeing 767-300/ER, more than likely in the former First Choice configuration. I'll be able to confirm this from May. You'll find extensive aircraft information on our What Aircraft? guide (link below) including aircraft photos and seat plans.

Darren
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char1402
2011-02-04 14:29:37
Re: THOMSON AIRWAYS ... Q&As
Thankyou Darren :)
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SPANISHMICK
2011-02-05 14:33:53
Re: THOMSON AIRWAYS ... Q&As
TOM 140 manchester to kenya. Wednesday 9th feb.
Had the dreaded phone call. Aircraft in for service, change of plane.
Is the re-placement in short haul seating guise. Thanks
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pat123
2011-02-05 15:54:24
Re: THOMSON AIRWAYS ... Q&As
Hi Darren,

I received a message this morining from a British friend that works/lives our in Hurghada, who has advised me that Thomson, Monarch and Jet2 airlines have stopped flying into Hurghada, from what I can gather due to fuel shortages. Do you have any knowledge of this?

Regards,
Pat
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busdriver
2011-02-05 19:07:18
Re: THOMSON AIRWAYS ... Q&As
Qman,

Qman wrote:
Thanks for the reply Darren. I enjoyed the flight on the 737 last year, I had extra legroom, but my favorite is the 757. The takeoffs from small Greek airports are fantastic, a real push in the back! I would love to take off from Skiathos on a 757, the runway is very short. Last time I went to Skiathos it was in a 737-300 which had to land and refuel at Thesalonica.


I don't think the runway at Skiathos is wide enough for a B757.
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Feebee
2011-02-05 19:53:36
Re: THOMSON AIRWAYS ... Q&As
Does anyone know where I can find online, what I am likely to pay in extra charges if I want to purchase an extra 20kg of hold baggage.
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Sunaddict
2011-02-05 20:40:30
Re: THOMSON AIRWAYS ... Q&As
20kg is a lot, and they will probably charge you a lot. They normally charge about £25 or £30 for 5kg depending on where you are flying to.

Thomson website
http://www.thomson.co.uk/editorial/faqs/flights/luggage.html
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Dazbo HT Mod
2011-02-05 21:00:13
Re: THOMSON AIRWAYS ... Q&As
SPANISHMICK,

Welcome onboard :tup
What were you told about your flights? If you were notified of a change, I would assume it's a change to a short haul aircraft.

Darren
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SPANISHMICK
2011-02-05 21:28:42
Re: THOMSON AIRWAYS ... Q&As
Hi Darren
Just that the aircraft was in for service, and that there would be no premium class available. Also seats
allocated at airport. Cheers S/MICK
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Feebee
2011-02-05 21:55:44
Re: THOMSON AIRWAYS ... Q&As
Actually 20kg isn't a lot when you take a full set of dive kit. I know I can phone then but last time I got the incorrect information so I wanted to see something in writing.
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pat123
2011-02-05 21:57:00
Re: THOMSON AIRWAYS ... Q&As
Hi Darren,

Sorry to bug you again .....

As per my message earlier, do you have any knowledge of Thomson, Monarch and Jet2 cancelling flights into Hurghada?

Regards,
Pat
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Sunaddict
2011-02-05 22:05:34
Re: THOMSON AIRWAYS ... Q&As
feebee
Sorry, you didn't say you were taking diving kit, I though it was just excess luggage.

You would have to phone to book and pay for it, so just ask them at the beginning of the conversation.
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Sunaddict
2011-02-05 22:07:52
Re: THOMSON AIRWAYS ... Q&As
pat
I don't know anything but their websites say flights are as usual.
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pat123
2011-02-05 22:16:11
Re: THOMSON AIRWAYS ... Q&As
Hi Sunaddict ... thanks for replying.

I do know people that had holidays booked with Jet2 (one flying out in March and Oct and the other in Sept) and both received calls yesterday from the airline to say that their flights were cancelled. Also received a message from a British friend who lives/works in Hurghada, and told me this morning that Thomson, Monarch and Jet2 have cancelled flights to Hurghada. Just seems to be so many rumours flying around at the moment, you don't know what to believe!!!

Just thought that perhaps Darren might have some information regarding the above.

Regards,
Pat
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Sunaddict
2011-02-05 22:21:11
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Yes, Darren may know more. As you say, rumours abound!
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BY-TOM-AMM-FCA
2011-02-05 23:21:28
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I've not heard anything re: Hurghada, Tour operators cannot just cancel flights like BA/Virgin or BMI and reroute them, they have a responsibility to bring those abroad home so the aircraft would still need to fly out to Hurghada to bring those abroad home, thus negating the reason to cancel the flight in the first place. If fuel is a problem they will just operate via another airport on the inbound leg, similar to what happened in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic a few weeks ago, all flights went home via Jamaica.
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pat123
2011-02-05 23:47:04
Re: THOMSON AIRWAYS ... Q&As
BY-TOM-AMM-FCA,

Thanks for taking the time to reply ..... appreciated.

Regards,
Pat
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Dazbo HT Mod
2011-02-06 10:19:50
Re: THOMSON AIRWAYS ... Q&As
SPANISHMICK,

As in my previous post then, a change from a long haul to a short haul 76W. You'll find lots of aircraft infornmtion on our What Aircraft? guide (link below).

Darren
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Dazbo HT Mod
2011-02-06 10:27:06
Re: THOMSON AIRWAYS ... Q&As
Feebee,

20kg is not much at all when taking diving gear, my camera housing is 8kg alone! Luggage details and how to purchase extra allowance is all on Thomson Airways website. I know it's better to use your own equipment in terms af familiarity and maintenance, but I find it easier and often cheaper these days just to hire equipment in resort. On production of your c-card at check-in, you'll get 5kg of extra hold allowance free of charge (divers allowance). Airlines are cutting down on weight allowance to save fuel (costs) and meet their environmental targets, hence all the reductions and restrictions on baggage these days.

Darren
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