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Re: THOMSON AIRWAYS ... Q&As

Dazbo HT Mod

2011-05-30 08:52:50

j.forster96,

Welcome onboard

I doubt Thomson Airways know the specifics yet given all the delays! The first aircraft for Thomson Airways is now due in June 2012 following another delay. It'll then be used on short / medium haul for crew familiarity before entering long haul service in November 2012. The Canaries are thought to be the first flights with Sanford the first long haul, but all that's yet to be revealed as the aircraft hasn't completed flight testing and got it's airworthyness certificates yet. You'll find further details on our What Aircraft? guide (link below).

Darren

Dazbo HT Mod

2011-05-30 08:55:02

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markhelen,

Welcome onboard :tup

LGW-TFS-LGW (TOM4534/5) are operated by a Boeing 757-200. You'll find further aircraft information on our What Aircraft? guide (link below).

Darren

mytravelrep06

2011-05-30 11:01:25

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Hi All

I am flying out to Male - International on Sunday 3rd July from London Gatwick on TOM054 returning on TOM055.

I have a couple of questions.

I believe it will be a 767 can you confirm this?

Do you know what the flight is before this so i am able to follow it incase of any delays?

I have also paid for extra legroom seats. Am i able to prebook which ones i would like by calling them or doing it on the net before?

Thanks for your help

Richard

Berniejd

2011-05-30 11:26:54

Thomson 767 flying to Punta Cana.

Hi
I have recently booked a holiday through First choice going in October 2011 to Punta Cana out of Manchester.
I have paid for extra leg room seats for 2 of us as I am 6' 2", my concern is can I choose my seat without paying extra for the Privilege and also, if I am allocated a bulkhead seat how much room will there be or is it worth paying extra and upgrading to premium?
I have read on some forums that you will not be able to stretch your legs out as the pitch is not that great.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Bernie

pat

2011-05-30 11:29:24

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Hi Richard,

Regarding extra legroom seats ..... yes your can book your seat numbers direct with the airline. We are flying out to Egypt on 23rd August and booked our seat numbers last week for our outbound flight, but will need to phone back to weeks later to book the return seats as they have not yet been loaded. Tel number to phone if you don't have it is 0871 231 4143.

Regards,
Pat

titch1970

2011-05-30 11:33:46

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Hi guys,

Help would be greatly received on what plane.

Flying to Zakynthos on 20th june with Thomson from BHAM. Flight number TOM7138.

Thanks in advance.

Titch.

mytravelrep06

2011-05-30 11:38:46

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Hi Pat

Thanks very much for the reply in regards to the seats.

Regards

Richard

Dazbo HT Mod

2011-05-30 12:30:07

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mytravelrep06,

LGW-MLE-LGW (TOM054/5) are operated by a former First Choice Boeing 767-300/ER. You'll find extensive aircraft information on our What Aircraft? guide (link below). The flight before is Sanford (TOM045/6) but it lands in the early hours and day stops so isn't immediately before your flight so plenty of time to absorb any delays. Extra legroom seating is limited to a couple of rows so you don't have much choice realy. You can select the ones you want but given the limited availability, there may not be a choice if other have beaten you to it. You can select seating from 90 days before over the phone and 60 days online.

Darren

Dazbo HT Mod

2011-05-30 12:36:31

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Berniejd,

Welcome onboard :tup

You'll find extensive aircraft information on our What Aircraft? guide (link below). I can't give specific aircraft details as you've not quoted flight numbers, but it'll be a long haul Boeing 767-300/ER. You can choose your seat by calling the airline 90 days before your departure date or 60 days online. Assuming it's an ex-FCA, row 20 or 28 (depending on assigned aircraft) are the better seats in my opinion as they aren't behind the bulkhead. Even though the bulkhead seats provide extra legroom, with there being a screen in front, you can't stretch your legs out fully like you can with those at the overwing exit row. It's all personal preference really. If all you want is extra legroom, you'll get more room on row 20/28 than you will in premium, but you obviously don't get all the extras premium gives.

Darren

Dazbo HT Mod

2011-05-30 12:40:57

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titch1970,

BHX-ZTH-BHX (TOM7138/9) are operated by a Boeing 757-200. You'll find extensive aircraft information on our What Aircraft? guide (link below).

Darren

mytravelrep06

2011-05-30 12:55:58

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Hi Darren

Thanks for the information about the flights etc

Your a great help as always

Regards

Richard

Dazbo HT Mod wrote:
mytravelrep06,

LGW-MLE-LGW (TOM054/5) are operated by a former First Choice Boeing 767-300/ER. You'll find extensive aircraft information on our What Aircraft? guide (link below). The flight before is Sanford (TOM045/6) but it lands in the early hours and day stops so isn't immediately before your flight so plenty of time to absorb any delays. Extra legroom seating is limited to a couple of rows so you don't have much choice realy. You can select the ones you want but given the limited availability, there may not be a choice if other have beaten you to it. You can select seating from 90 days before over the phone and 60 days online.

Darren

strid

2011-05-30 13:01:14

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Dazbo HT Mod wrote:
strid,

There are two (as listed). Plus tv programmes.

Darren

Thomson only pay the license fee for one movie per flight. If there are lots of little ones it will be the childrens movie. Followed by two tv tapes, with both childrens and adult entertainment.

Oh well.

Re run of faulty towers it is then. :duh

titch1970

2011-05-30 13:05:07

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Thanks Darren.

sheeshon

2011-05-30 13:15:46

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We fly to Larnaca from Newcastle on 7th August on flight TOM 1714 and have opted to choose our seats. Thomsons have given us 3 seats in row 8, but we can change these. Does this row have a window?
Are they still showing films on short haul flights? We are travelling with an easily bored 10 year old.

Dazbo HT Mod

2011-05-30 13:23:22

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sheeshon,

Welcome onboard :tup

NCL-LCA-NCL (TOM1714/5) are operated by a Boeing 757-200. You'll find extensive aircraft information on our What Aircraft? guide (link below). Row 8 has a window. IFE information is on our What Aircraft? guide.

Darren

jmac

2011-05-30 13:47:26

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Hi Darren, do you know which 737-800's are based at Manchester at the moment? I fly on Wednesday to SSH on Flight TOM894.
I know they could be changed between now and then so I won't know for definite, but was wondering if any of the newer 737's with the Recaro seats are in Manchester at the moment?
Thanks in advance. Enjoy your bank holiday mate.

sheeshon

2011-05-30 13:50:26

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Thanks for the speedy reply Darren

Dazbo HT Mod

2011-05-30 13:58:03

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jmac,

There are only 4 out of 18 that don't have the slimline Recaros so changes are, it'll be a G-FDxx that operates your flight rather than a G-CDxx. If it's G-FDZU/W you're after with the sky interior, ZU is in MAN and ZW should be in Luton.

Darren

jmac

2011-05-30 14:11:25

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Thanks Darren, we are hopeful we fly on one of the FDxx series, specifically for the Recaro seats as we feel that they would be more comfortable as the flight is over 5 hours. If we end up on one of the brand new aircraft I think it will be a bonus on top. Is it correct they now have four aircraft with the sky interior, FDZT-ZX? Are any of the other 737's other than ZU at Manchester?

Thanks again.

Dazbo HT Mod

2011-05-30 14:18:29

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jmac,

At the moment, it's

G-FDZT - BHX
G-FDZU - MAN
G-FDZW - LTN

These are the newer aircraft with the Sky interior (delivered 1st Feb, 1st Mar and 21st Mar 2011 respectively). G-FDZX was delivered on 24th May and I believe has entered service at NCL. G-FDZY/Z are due in November 2011.

Darren

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