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Re: THOMSON AIRWAYS ... Q&As

Angusmac_coatup

2013-06-05 21:06:49

Daz,
Firstly thanks to yourself and all the other informed contributors who give their time to support this forum, its greatly appreciated.
Previously I have usually been able to source the info I require by searching previous posts and following the links to seatplan etc. However on this occasion I have not got a definitive answer. I am blaming the Dreamliner for the knock on effect

We fly to Montego bay 5th Sept on TOM 162 from Manchester. I have been able to establish that the aircraft is a 767-300 or 304 ER but cant confirm whether it will be ex FCA or TOM or which version. We have premium seats booked but as the config is different according to the variant it would be useful to know what type is currently planned. I appreciate nothing is guaranteed until you step off at the other end!
The on line reservations are due to open shortly so any information you can offer will be gratefully received.

Thanks again

Dazbo HT Mod

2013-06-05 21:28:21

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Angusmac_coatup,

Welcome onboard :tup

MAN-MBJ-MAN (TOM162/3) are operated by former Thomsonfly Boeing 767-300/ER (long haul / 283 seats). currently.

Darren

Dazbo HT Mod

2013-06-05 21:31:11

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BHXDMT,

Welcome onboard :tup

MAN-RHO-MAN (TOM2658/2695 ) are operated by Boeing 767-300/ER (short haul). You'll find extensive aircraft information on our What Aircraft? guide (link below).

Darren

Dazbo HT Mod

2013-06-05 21:33:22

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allymc316 wrote:
But hey the answer is in the name of the 787......I can still dream!

A dream it will be, no 787-8 on that flight I'm afraid.

Darren

neavsie

2013-06-06 19:37:35

What plane please

Hi, can you tell me what plane it will be on the 12th August Gatwick to Puerto Plata. TOM076

Many thanks!

merged with existing topic. Dazbo HT Mod

gaz68

2013-06-06 20:25:27

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Does anyone have a link to the Thomson Dreamliner blog, the one with questions regarding the update for customers that were due to fly in May & June?

I couldn't find it last week & it's not there when you click on the 787 Dreamliner link now.....or has it been suspended altogether?

Thanks,

gaz

Dazbo HT Mod

2013-06-06 21:06:55

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neavsie,

LGW-POP-LGW (TOM076/7) are operated by former First Choice Boeing 767-300/ER.

Darren

Kevmajor

2013-06-08 07:36:05

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Hi just checking today's flight for tom2608 from Manchester to Mahon. We go on this one in five weeks. I am reliably informed that this will be a 737 (thanks Darren). However, when looking at the registration g-fdzb a search says this one recently flew to Sanford. Can this be right? Not expecting it to necessarily by G-FDZB so just curious.

Dazbo HT Mod

2013-06-08 10:16:46

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Kevmajor,

You can't rely on ACARS / ADS-B, its not always accurate as in the example you mention.

Darren

gramps

2013-06-08 10:44:46

Leg room on Cape verde flights

Thinking on going to the Cape Verde island withThomsons, flying from Manchester on 23 rd Nov. It's a 7hour10 min flight, what will Thomsons be offering for legroom? Could not face that length with 29 inches only
Alan

Dazbo HT Mod

2013-06-08 11:27:56

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Gramps,

Cape Verde is classed as a medium haul destination with flights operated by Boeing 757-200. Extra legroom seats are available but limited in numbers.

Darren

cpclarkes

2013-06-09 16:12:27

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here a link on seat guru with seat plan for dreamliner also has a couple of pictures of interior,
hope this doesnt contravine any rules or regulations .

http://www.seatplans.com/airlines/Thomson-Airways/seatplan-classes/B787-Business

qatarman

2013-06-11 06:27:43

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Darren is the 90days before you can choose your seat including the day of your return flight?

Dazbo HT Mod

2013-06-11 06:51:47

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qatarman,

It's normally 90 from your return flight date although it can be a day or two either way when the flight is loaded.

Darren

qatarman

2013-06-11 07:08:47

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Thank You Darren.

Whomenever

2013-06-11 07:31:12

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This may be old news but Just a bit of advice for anyone flying with ex Thomson type b767. Seat Numbers 35 G&H . Seating is tight width wise and the middle armrest don't budge as its where the trays are stored. Also,on our aircraft out of Manchester ( Tom 194/5) & despite paying extra for legroom seats 35 G H are freezing cold with no way of adjusting the airflow coming down from the overhead vent system,this could will effect asthma suffers as it did the misses for 10 hours. Despite asking for the heating to be turned up a tad 3 times during long trip to Cancun,they said it was not possible due to a 'design fault ' or something ?

:que

Dazbo HT Mod

2013-06-11 10:26:50

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Whomenever,

Row 35 G/H, being at the front of the rear cabin doesn't have a seat infront and therefore the IFE screen and tray table needs to store in the arm rest. All exit / extra legroom rows have this feature with slightly less seat width. It's not unique to TOM aircraft, all aircraft with these seats have the same seat width reduction.

Darren

Whomenever

2013-06-11 10:46:44

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Small Tv was on the bulkhead in front but get your point mate. Have you had comments on this part of the aircraft being so cold before,they gave us all (the entire row) a blanket,but the cold draft came from above and effected everyone,even peeps with thick jumpers on got frozen but the rows behind seemed Ok ? Never had this problem so bad, remember over wing exit seats once on route to Corfu being draughty,this was something else mate. Return flight was just the same,people in A&B on the other side wore shorts and almost froze to death,one Lad asked for another blanket,but got told to sit down and grin and bear it as its one blanket only..not good at all and no explanation other than 'its a design fault ' or something ?

Holiday was great btw,as was the flight,wouldn't choose those seats again,once bitten ect.

:whoops

Dazbo HT Mod

2013-06-11 10:53:31

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Whomenever,

Cabin temperature is very much subjective, but areas near to doors, although you had the toilet infront, is normally less than rows away from the door areas.This is due to there being less thermal insulation in the cabin walls at the doors and with outside temperatures being well below freezing (not uncommon to be >-40c), these rows can feel colder. You do also tend to get a draft in these areas so you aren't the only one to comment about them being a little chilly. Personally, I tend to find cabin temeratures are set a little high so don't mind the chillier temperatures near to doors, but some find them too cold. This is why I always say seating is personal preference. What one person likes, others won't.

Darren

Whomenever

2013-06-11 11:11:27

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Agree to disagree on this one . Maybe a one off..dunno. :que

Great site with brilliant info btw,roll on new Dreamliners,already thinking of another bash at long haul next year.

Thanks for replying re fear of flying last month,much appreciated,stayed calm on both legs this time. It's good to talk ect.

:tup

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