ukbill wrote:

Row 19 does recline (unless they've changed it).

It did NOT recline in January 2013 on the journey to Cancun on a FCA767, and the flight crew were apologetic but could do nothing. It's been reported previouosly by other HT members.
Row 19 on exFCA767s is the row from hell - if, as we had, you get the inconsiderate recliner in front of you.
Apparently because 19 is in front of the emergency exit, the air safety rules mean that it MUST NOT recline.
Maybe BY-TOM-AMM-FCA or Darren could confirm this?

ukbill wrote:

Apparently because 19 is in front of the emergency exit, the air safety rules mean that it MUST NOT recline.
Maybe BY-TOM-AMM-FCA or Darren could confirm this?

ukbill wrote:

Row 19 on FCA767 planes should be avoided at all costs.

seating is personal preference

gav008 wrote:

Heads up for people travelling on the ex TOM 767 - if you decide to book row 6 yes you get more legroom, but still thr standard economy seats however seats 6: CDEF are 4 seats but have to share 3 personal seat back tvs. You can pics of the ex TOM long haul 767 at
http://Www.thomsonlonghaul.webs.com

BY-TOM-AMM-FCA wrote:

Also row 12 on ex FCA have the toilet doors opening directly onto them all flight. Ex-FCA are not the holy grail for holidaytruths that some members make out.

z.j.c wrote:

Heard tonight that Thomson are planning on Using a 767 from JetairFly to cover for the 787's however no seat back IFE?

Anyone know if this is true?

Z.J.C

Dazbo HT Mod wrote:

z.j.c,

That is what rumour is suggesting, to cover for G-OOAN's departurure. The aircraft aren't fitted with seat back IFE, they have Bluebox ipad systems on offer, although not normally enough to cover all seats. I'm sure the contigency plan will cover it, eg use this aircraft on short haul freeing up one of the short haul ex-TOM to cover long haul in long haul configuration. It'll be sorted, have faith.

Darren

Chappers. wrote:

BY-TOM-AMM-FCA wrote:

Also row 12 on ex FCA have the toilet doors opening directly onto them all flight. Ex-FCA are not the holy grail for holidaytruths that some members make out.

I agree that the ex-FCA aircraft are not perfect, but they are a much nicer experience than the TOM offering. The extra width in the seats and more legroom make for a much more relaxed journey, not to mention the shaped and adjustable headrests. The TOM seats, whilst legroom is acceptable at 31", are very cramped for width and if you have a window seat are so close to the side of the aircraft that the curve of the sidewall imposes further.

Need a hol wrote:

Meant to say, great forum, only found it today, lots of good advice info, so thanks.