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.
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
Anyone know if this is true?
Z.J.C
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
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
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
Your flight will now operate on one of our Thomson Airways 767 Long Haul aircraft. This aircraft enjoys 33†seat pitch within the economy cabin and from 1st May we will be launching our brand new in-flight service across all long haul flights. This includes a wonderful new menu on-demand entertainment and other extras.
Hi
The above quote was part of the e-mail they sent me earlier this week. I doubt they'd have put out this kind of assurance if they intended on using planes outside the Thomson fleet.
Maybe they'll switch the existing 767 planes across to the 787 flights and replace those with hired help, thus upseting a whole load more of their customers.
Anthony
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
Hi Darren,
I thought that may be the case to use it on a short haul and use one of the TOM's for long haul.
I wish they would let passengers in July/August know the plans now as its almost nailed on the 787 wont be ready.
Z.J.C
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.
When in long haul config the ex TFLY 767s have the same or more legroom that the ex-FCA aircraft. It's only when things go wrong at the last minute do you get a short haul 767 which has less. So really it's only the width which I agree is a problem. There is also only two window seats without windows on the tfly ones there are 6 on the FCA ones.
Just booked our seats for the trip to Cancun from Manchester in a few weeks TOM 194 .
Paid extra for legroom seats.
Offered seats together on ROW 35, Seats G & H on outbound and inbound as they looked like they are behind bulkhead with window to right. Don't know what the exact aircraft type is, but it is 8 seats across apparently in a 2/4/2 configuration and 47 rows ?
Paid extra for legroom seats.
Offered seats together on ROW 35, Seats G & H on outbound and inbound as they looked like they are behind bulkhead with window to right. Don't know what the exact aircraft type is, but it is 8 seats across apparently in a 2/4/2 configuration and 47 rows ?
Still can't book mine even though 90 days have past and I can log on. It's saying no seats available and has the 3-3-3 seat plan uploaded still. Wish they would upload the 767 already.
Flight number TOM 570 Gla-Sfb 23 June, any idea which 767? Sorry if this posts twice, not used to forums.
Meant to say, great forum, only found it today, lots of good advice info, so thanks.
Need a hol wrote:Meant to say, great forum, only found it today, lots of good advice info, so thanks.
Many thanks Need a hol and
to the forums 
Am sure someone will be along to help you out shortly.
Need a hol,
Welcome onboard
GLA-SFB-GLA (TOM570/1) should be operated by an ex-FCA Boeing 767-300/ER. However, this may change due to the 787-8 situation.
Darren
Welcome onboard
GLA-SFB-GLA (TOM570/1) should be operated by an ex-FCA Boeing 767-300/ER. However, this may change due to the 787-8 situation.
Darren
Thanks so much, very impressed!
Hi, it's a bit late in the day I know but can anybody tell me whether Thomson re-check the weight of your hand baggage at the gate? I'm flying with them to Cuba this Tuesday from Gatwick and I'm right on the limit of my checked in baggage allowance, even though I have paid for extra baggage. So I was hoping that I might get away with a bit of a cheat by buying the sun cream etc once through security. I always used to go with Cubana and their luggage allowance was not only really generous but they were pretty easygoing when it came to being over the limit because they knew that hardly anybody else would be taking 30kgs! I'm assuming that Thomson are pretty tight on weight so don't want to be paying extra at check-in if I can avoid it.
SM
SM
SMa,
I've never had my hand luggage checked at the gate, and I've never seen it being checked. However, it's quite often checked for weight at chack-in. If it's just a few bits and pieces purchased in duty free, you'll be fine.
Darren
I've never had my hand luggage checked at the gate, and I've never seen it being checked. However, it's quite often checked for weight at chack-in. If it's just a few bits and pieces purchased in duty free, you'll be fine.
Darren
Thanks, Darren, such a quick response as usual! I'll be OK at check-in but hoped that one way of 'stretching' the allowance was to buy the toiletries and sun creams etc from Boots once through security. The main reason I'm right up to the limit is that I'm taking an 8 place setting dinner service out with me! That alone weighs close to 9kgs! My landlady is incredibly house proud but their home was badly damaged when Hurricane Sandy ripped through the southeast of Cuba last year and the family lost a lot of their stuff. Her china was one of her prized possessions and so this is to replace it. The last time I was out there I was very ill - poisoned by the airline food on the way out - and she looked after me really well so this is a bit of 'thank you' present.
SM
SM
SMa wrote:Thanks, Darren, such a quick response as usual! I'll be OK at check-in but hoped that one way of 'stretching' the allowance was to buy the toiletries and sun creams etc from Boots once through security. The main reason I'm right up to the limit is that I'm taking an 8 place setting dinner service out with me! That alone weighs close to 9kgs! My landlady is incredibly house proud but their home was badly damaged when Hurricane Sandy ripped through the southeast of Cuba last year and the family lost a lot of their stuff. Her china was one of her prized possessions and so this is to replace it. The last time I was out there I was very ill - poisoned by the airline food on the way out - and she looked after me really well so this is a bit of 'thank you' present.
SM
That is a really kind gesture SMa. We are travelling to Cuba in April and are very much looking forward to meeting the locals with a few gifts of our own.
5 weeks 1 day to go!
Taking things for good friends and family is great, but random gifting to strangers and resort workers (if that is what you were thinking of doing. I apologise if it's not) is doing a lot of harm in Cuba. The resort workers are some of the richest people in the country.
This is a very good read
http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Travel-g147270-c129786/Cuba:Caribbean:Think.Before.You.Gift.html
This is a very good read
http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Travel-g147270-c129786/Cuba:Caribbean:Think.Before.You.Gift.html
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