dinner-lady,
There's nothing of note due in to MAN tomorrow that I'm aware of, just the usual scheduled and charter traffic. The afternoons are less interesting than the mornings normally as most of the long haul traffic is in and out before lunchtime.
Darren
Hey spoke to a dreamliner pilot on my ba flight from Gatwick to Glasgow on Wednesday evening. He was moving tuib from Glasgow to Manchester first thing this morning. Was amazing to sit next to him on the flight, I could ask anything about dreamliner and he could answer it right there and then. He was a fountain of knowledge down to how its built, components costs and even if premium is worth it or not.
Thanks Darren, I guess you're right, why would they do they that....unless it was to make sure you cough up next time!
dan123,
That's one view but its not reality. Very few passengers are split up. Aircraft seat allocation is a bit like a game of Tetris fitting everyone in. The vast majority will be seated together but its inevitable some won't. It is NOT done on purpose. That's in no ones interest.
Darren
That's one view but its not reality. Very few passengers are split up. Aircraft seat allocation is a bit like a game of Tetris fitting everyone in. The vast majority will be seated together but its inevitable some won't. It is NOT done on purpose. That's in no ones interest.
Darren
Hi, Darren.
While on the topic of seating, we as a family of 2 adults & 2 children we have always payed to guarantee that we are seated together, now i have heard that its always been policy that families with young children are not seperated. Yet Thomson dont tell customers this and are happy to let customers pay for this service, yes i know you can select your seat , but as pointed out on this forum that is a free service.
Now have i heard wrong or is the above correct ?
While on the topic of seating, we as a family of 2 adults & 2 children we have always payed to guarantee that we are seated together, now i have heard that its always been policy that families with young children are not seperated. Yet Thomson dont tell customers this and are happy to let customers pay for this service, yes i know you can select your seat , but as pointed out on this forum that is a free service.
Now have i heard wrong or is the above correct ?
It's not true, I have been on a flight where a family of four, children aged 2and 7 were split up by several rows each. The crews made several attempts to get volunteers and in the end for take off and landing on the promise of a drink got the children across a row from their mother but for the duration of the flight they had to go back to their ticketed seats. This doesn't happen very often to that degree however it can and does happen where children are across an aisle from one parent and the other parent is further away.
The only law is disabled customers with specific needs, then the crew have to move other customers out to get a carer next to them or in a preferred seat.
The only law is disabled customers with specific needs, then the crew have to move other customers out to get a carer next to them or in a preferred seat.
I've read plenty of complaints from people that didn't pay to prebook, and that have been split, and some of those had young children on longhaul flights.
I read one yesterday where a 2 year old was sat across the aisle of the mum, and the father was the other end of the aircraft.
I read one yesterday where a 2 year old was sat across the aisle of the mum, and the father was the other end of the aircraft.
I've also seen all the stories about families being split up, but the one thing you're never told is how late they checked in. I reckon there's a pretty strong chance they were the stragglers at check in. I still believe in the don't pay (extra spends for your hols!) and check in early theory, never not worked for us.
I will post when we get back on how we got on.
I will post when we get back on how we got on.
I thought Thomsons preallocated seats the day before the flight, so it wouldn't matter what time you got to check in.
Thanks for all the replys, as i said ive always payed the extra to make sure that we are all seated together and after your comments i will continue to do so.
dinner-lady,
Your flight should be be operated by Living the Dream (G-TUIA).
Have a great holiday,
Darren
Your flight should be be operated by Living the Dream (G-TUIA).
Have a great holiday,
Darren
Not anymore sunaddict.
Although it's wise to pre-book to avoid disappointment, the general rule of thumb for most airlines is that the earlier you check in the more likely you will get seats together as they try to put parties together as it's actually easier to do that than to split everyone up. They tend to split people up when there's no more room to seat you all together.
HOWEVER as most tour operators now offer seat selection on booking, I think you'll find it will be more and more difficult to get seats together if travelling as a party. For example the two most recent flights I have taken we have seat selected on the earliest available opportunity, literally straight after we get the email that it is available and already half the seats are gone.
Therefore I would advise seat select to be sure, but if not check in ASAP.
HOWEVER as most tour operators now offer seat selection on booking, I think you'll find it will be more and more difficult to get seats together if travelling as a party. For example the two most recent flights I have taken we have seat selected on the earliest available opportunity, literally straight after we get the email that it is available and already half the seats are gone.
Therefore I would advise seat select to be sure, but if not check in ASAP.
hi, can Darren or anyone with knowledge please advise.
we are flying tom2468 next month with 2 infants in the party.
I have prebooked seats to ensure we are all together.
when I phoned to choose the seats I was told we had to sit on the left of the plane as we had infants, this is the same as previous flights I have been with infants.
however when I phoned back with choice of seats I was told we are flying on a 767 so we can sit anywhere on the plane but only 1 infant per row, so we have ended up with rows 7,8,9 seats g h. have I been advised correctly. thanks
we are flying tom2468 next month with 2 infants in the party.
I have prebooked seats to ensure we are all together.
when I phoned to choose the seats I was told we had to sit on the left of the plane as we had infants, this is the same as previous flights I have been with infants.
however when I phoned back with choice of seats I was told we are flying on a 767 so we can sit anywhere on the plane but only 1 infant per row, so we have ended up with rows 7,8,9 seats g h. have I been advised correctly. thanks
jhe,
As you are flying with an infant(s), the row(s) you sit on needs extra oxygen masks to accommodate the extra person on that row. Some aircraft have them on certain rows, some aircraft on every row. As there's normally only 1 extra mask per row, only 1 infant is permitted per row. The 767 has extra masks on every row. You have been advised correctly. You wouldn't have been able to choose seats if you weren't given the correct advise at the time of booking.
Darren
As you are flying with an infant(s), the row(s) you sit on needs extra oxygen masks to accommodate the extra person on that row. Some aircraft have them on certain rows, some aircraft on every row. As there's normally only 1 extra mask per row, only 1 infant is permitted per row. The 767 has extra masks on every row. You have been advised correctly. You wouldn't have been able to choose seats if you weren't given the correct advise at the time of booking.
Darren
thanks very much darren,we are flying with 2 infants the first time i phoned thomson to choose seats the person i spoke to advised we could all sit on 1 row but infants to the left of the plane, after discussing which seats to choose with my family i phoned back to be told different.
its a relief to know we are okay with the seats we have chosen, thanks again
its a relief to know we are okay with the seats we have chosen, thanks again
Hi flying from GAtwick to Antalya on 27 Aug 2013 07.00 flight
Return 06.09.2013 16.25 flight
We have booked extra leg room
What aircraft will we be flying on
I did have an email about seat plan in June but can not access it any more
I have boooked extra leg room both way
Return 06.09.2013 16.25 flight
We have booked extra leg room
What aircraft will we be flying on
I did have an email about seat plan in June but can not access it any more
I have boooked extra leg room both way
edhall,
Please quote flight numbers when requesting aircraft information. There are often several flights. This ensures we get the correct information for you. LGW-AYT-LGW (TOM286/7?) are operated by Boeing 737-800. You'll find extensive aircraft information on our What Aircraft? guide (link below) including aircraft and cabin photo as well as a seat plan.
Darren
Please quote flight numbers when requesting aircraft information. There are often several flights. This ensures we get the correct information for you. LGW-AYT-LGW (TOM286/7?) are operated by Boeing 737-800. You'll find extensive aircraft information on our What Aircraft? guide (link below) including aircraft and cabin photo as well as a seat plan.
Darren
Hi Darren, We are finely off to Antalya tomorrow (30th July) on TOM346 from Gatwick. Would you be able to tell me what the incoming flight is to Gatwick Prior to ours. Also my cousin is flying to Antalya on the same day (30th) but from Glasgow on TOM620 would you again also be able to advise what the incoming flight it prior to operating their flight.
Thank you as always,
Gooner
Thank you as always,
Gooner
Hi Dazbo thanks for your help, you were correct it was TUI -A ...Living The Dream...... Cannot describe how fantastic the ride to Mexico was....definitely worth the wait .
Thanks again for all your help I will post some photos and review when I return
Thanks again for all your help I will post some photos and review when I return
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