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Hya dazbo and all other flight experts, flying machester to cancun TCX234K on 22nd march 2010 ( soooooo excited !) and was wondering if this is a 'big plane' as I call it !! Really hope so as when we flew to montego bay last year with TC we flew out on a 2-4-2 configuration with the drop down tellies in the aisle, but got the one with seat back tellies on the way back, which was much better !
cheers,
juby
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juby 5,

You will be pleased to hear your flights will be operated by An Airbus A330-200. (A "big plane").

On your outbound flight last time you would have been on a Boeing 767-300. Probably due to a technical problem or Maintenance on the A330.

Anyway, more infomation on both aircraft types on our what aircraft? thread (linked in my signature)

Gower
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cheers for that gower, so happy to hear that !!! :tup
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Hi
Don't know if anyone can help we are flying from East mids to Lanz in March on Thomas Cook. Flight numbers are TCX515K/L does anyone know what aircraft it will be and if leg room seats are available

Thanks for any help Rob
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peterbridge2,

EMA-ACE-EMA (TCX515K/L) are operated by an Airbus A320-200. You'll have to call Thomas Cook Airlines to enquire about extra legroom seating or check online.

Darren
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going to jamaica in march will there be more leg room than short haul flights
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chrissy1965,

Long haul flights are operated by larger aircraft; Airbus A330-200. These have 33" seat pitch in economy rather than 28-30" on the short haul aircraft. You'll find further aircraft information on our What Aircraft? guide (see below).

Darren
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Re the excess baggage discussion I found the following article interesting.

Not practical in Europe I suppose but one day you never know.

Papa

http://www.gadling.com/2010/01/19/what-youre-still-paying-the-airlines-to-carry-your-bags/
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For any general discussion about excess baggage, not specifically related to Thomas Cook, please feel free to use the HOLD LUGGAGE/EXCESS BAGGAGE Q&As topic.

Many thanks
David :wave
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chrissy, I hope you don't get the plane flying out to jamaica as we had last year, a 767, not quite as comfy as the 'big plane' on the way back, still , it got us there in one piece which is all that matters !!!!
cheers,
juby
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Hi

Looking to fly to Sanford 5th June 2010 with Thomas Cook from Manchester. Having a look at Premier Class for the extra legroom, it talks about wider, leather seats but it doesn't mention about more legroom. I know it will be a 33" pitch in economy, can anyone tell me what the pitch will be in Premier?

Also, is there any specific row(s) in Premier Class that are better than others for legroom? Just in case I pay for the seat reservations and can then pick a 'good' row! ;)

Cheers
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jackmax,

You'll find aircraft information on our What Aircraft? guide (see below). The premium cabin offers 35" seat pitch. Seat widths are 18" in the premium cabin compared to 17" in the economy cabin. The front row offers slightly more legroom but it has the bulkhead infront so those with longer legs might not be able to stretch out. These are also designated medical seats. Apart from that, they all offer the same seat pitch. Seating is always personal preferance.

Darren
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premium economy 35 inch pitch 2-3-2 config details can be found on the what aircraft thread

wizard
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Thank you Darren and Wizard

I have two options with flights on the date I want to fly - Fly Thomas Cook or Virgin Atlantic. TC Premium is £100pp more expensive than Virgin economy. I know we shall get slightly more legroom and width with the Premium seats but is the service, meals etc worth the extra £100?

Just looking for some opinions please, I know it is all on personal taste but any views from someone who has experienced either or both of them would be greatly appreciated

thanks
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jackmax,

It's personal preference really. I travel with Thomas Cook annually and although they aren't the best in the world (in my opinion), they offer a perfectly acceptable service. If you feel you'd like the extra legroom, you may find the extra outlay of TCX premium worthwhile. Personally, I find TCX's economy cabin fine and save the money for diving when I get to my destination! You'll also have a greater luggage allowance in TCX premium. Meals are personal preference but I wouldn't say there's much in it. You'll also have the added benefit of priority check-in and baggage with TCX premium. It really is personal preference with pro's and cons of each.

Darren
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Many thanks Darren - going to go with Thomas Cook

Cheers for your feedback
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Looking at going to Jamaica with T.C... can someone advise... 16th May manchester to Montego Bay leaves aprox 10.00 in morn...looking for advice on which aircraft will be used... seem to remember reading somewhere that they use a canadian companies aircraft during summer period. any help apreciated. thanks
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