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.

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

Sunaddict wrote:

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

Sunaddict wrote:

Just tip in CUC's for good service, that way they can buy what they really need. A lot of things that are gifted get sold on the blackmarket for cash. Better to just give cash in the first place. One hotel I went to, one of the cupboards behind the bar was stuffed full of colouring books going mouldy! They appreciate a smile, a thank you very much, and to be treated with respect, as much as anything (and obviously tips in CUCs are much appreciated!).