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.

pat
I don't know anything but their websites say flights are as usual.

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

Yes, Darren may know more. As you say, rumours abound!

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.

BY-TOM-AMM-FCA,

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

Regards,
Pat

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

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

pat123 ,

I wasn't around last night, was at a birthday party As BY-TOM-AMM-FCA mentions, I've heard nothing to suggest flights are cancelled to HRG and everything is running as normal as far as I can see. It's Cairo where things are effected with all the issues at the moment, not the holiday resorts.

Darren

Thanks Darren
Now that I know I can get my head around the fact that I am going to be squashed in for
9 hours. At least were going on holiday, better than work
Thanks again for info cheers Sp/MICK

SPANISHMICK,

I've been across the pond on them many times, they aren't as bad as you imagine. Bear in mind, it was only from May 2008 that the newer generation interiors were introduced. The what are now short haul aircraft were the norm on long haul up to then (FCA from 2005). The pairs of seats by the windows are better in my opinion as you get the impression of having more room, although you don't in reality. You'll still have seat back IFE, subject to the specific aircraft on the day, it's just less seat pitch. It's only for 9 hours, it's the bit between the flights that's the best part and as you say, beats working!

Darren

Hi Darren,

Thanks for replying.

Just received a further message from my friend in Hurghada regarding Thomson, Monarch and Jet2 airlines which reads:

"Last 2 flights were Friday. Monarch have their guests on Easyjet as do Thomson. Jet2 are using Thomas Cook at present"

Seems holiday makers are still getting out to Hurghada but being switched to different airlines?

Regards,
Pat

We are travelling in June to the D.R. I need use medical equipment, to maintain my airway and allow breathing at night, which weighs ap. 2.5kgs, Thomson has informed me that this equipment will be part of my hand luggage allowance, even though they will carry sports items e.g. a set of bowls free of charge, which I assume to be a similar weight.
The hospital informed me they have an arrangement with the airlines to carry this equipment, in excess of hand luggage allowance, free of charge and will provide an accompanying letter, to explain the need for the equipment, they are at a loss to understand why Thomson has viewed the request negatively.
When travelling to Jamaica last year Thomas Cook they provided this service, and I have travelled with FC prior to the union with Thomson and they permitted the request.
I am at odds to understand the reasoning behind the Thomson decision, any ideas.
Al

hello my boyfriend and i are flying from bristol to sanford on sunday may 8th in premium seating, could you possibly tell me which type pf plane it is likely to be and which seats are the best.

thanks

bagsjules,

Welcome onboard
BRS-SFB-BRS are operated by Boeing 767-300/ER, normally in the former First Choice configuration. You'll find extensive aircraft information on our What Aircraft? guide (link below). There are no best seats, it's personal preference. All seats other than extra legroom offer the same seat pitch and facilities. Row 9 in premium has no window.

Darren

Flying TOM536 LGW to Sharm El Shekih tomorrow. What plane? Can you get the reg?

Thanks

jackd166,

Aircraft type is as previously posted. It's normally an ex-TOM, the specific registration makes little difference as they are all the same inside. G-BYAT (B752) looks likely however.

Darren

Thanks a lot

Any idea what happened to the Gatwick to Goa / Goa to Gatwick flights at the weekend? It was showing a 27 hour delay returning at one point.

Thanks in advance.