sammydo Posted September 15, 2013 #1 Share Posted September 15, 2013 hi, does anyone know what the thomson plane configuration is for the carribean flights to barbados this year please ?? we are going in November, from gatwick, and the flight no is tom 034. Our last flight was with thomas cook and was a 3-3-3- configuration, but i think sometimes thomson are 2-4-2, just wondered if anyone is able to confirm either of these, before i book for our party. thankyou for any replies in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kersh Posted September 15, 2013 #2 Share Posted September 15, 2013 (edited) hi, does anyone know what the thomson plane configuration is for the carribean flights to barbados this year please ?? we are going in November, from gatwick, and the flight no is tom 034. Our last flight was with thomas cook and was a 3-3-3- configuration, but i think sometimes thomson are 2-4-2, just wondered if anyone is able to confirm either of these, before i book for our party. thankyou for any replies in advance. In my experience Thomsons have been 2 4 2. When you go in to book your seats this will show on the plane diagram. Sue Edited September 15, 2013 by kersh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PORT ROYAL Posted September 15, 2013 #3 Share Posted September 15, 2013 hi, does anyone know what the thomson plane configuration is for the carribean flights to barbados this year please ?? we are going in November, from gatwick, and the flight no is tom 034. Our last flight was with thomas cook and was a 3-3-3- configuration, but i think sometimes thomson are 2-4-2, just wondered if anyone is able to confirm either of these, before i book for our party. thankyou for any replies in advance. If TOM 034 is the old Thomas Cook Barbados flight then I think it is 2 4 2 configuration - Go for the extra legroom seats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kersh Posted September 15, 2013 #4 Share Posted September 15, 2013 (edited) If TOM 034 is the old Thomas Cook Barbados flight then I think it is 2 4 2 configuration - Go for the extra legroom seats Do you mean the old First Choice flight. Unless you are very tall or very wide there is no need to book extra legroom seats. The pitch on theses flights are now greater than the BA flights. If you want a quieter more relaxed journey and willing to pay £200 each for this and free drinks all the way then book the premier cabin. The extra leg room seats in the main cabin are by doors and do not have drop down trays or seat back TVs. These come up from the side of the seats. We have booed these previously and regretted it because they are so cold. The most uncomfortable flight ever because of the cold. Sue Edited September 15, 2013 by kersh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanRD Posted September 15, 2013 #5 Share Posted September 15, 2013 Hi We are on Tom034 from Gatwick in November and in Flight Booker on Cruise Personaliser the configuration is 3-3- 3 Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PORT ROYAL Posted September 15, 2013 #6 Share Posted September 15, 2013 Do you mean the old First Choice flight. Thomsons and Thomas Cook have never used the same planes. Unless you are very tall or very wide there is no need to book extra legroom seats. The pitch on theses flights are now grater tan the BA flights. If you want a quieter more relaxed journey ad willing to pay £200 each for this and free drinks all the way then book the premier cabin. The extra leg room seats in the main cabin are by doors and do not have drop down trays or seat back TVs. These come up from the side of the seats. We have booed these previously and regretted it because they are so cold. The most uncomfortable flight ever because of the cold. Sue Thought TOM was for Thomas Cook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kersh Posted September 15, 2013 #7 Share Posted September 15, 2013 HiWe are on Tom034 from Gatwick in November and in Flight Booker on Cruise Personaliser the configuration is 3-3- 3 Ian All the Thomson flights we have been on with PO have been 2 4 2 and Thomas Cook flights 3 3 3 . Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thejuggler Posted September 15, 2013 #8 Share Posted September 15, 2013 (edited) Thomas Cook use 3-3-3 on their A330s, don't expect much shoulder room, true cattle class. The bonus is the last few rows are 2-3-2 due to the fuselage narrowing, so some comfort is possible. The premium cabin has a layout of 2-3-2. Edited September 15, 2013 by Thejuggler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianI Posted September 15, 2013 #9 Share Posted September 15, 2013 Thought TOM was for Thomas Cook Thomson is either TOM or BY Thomas Cook is either TCX or MT Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammydo Posted September 15, 2013 Author #10 Share Posted September 15, 2013 HiWe are on Tom034 from Gatwick in November and in Flight Booker on Cruise Personaliser the configuration is 3-3- 3 Ian Thanks all, from seat planner website, looked like the Thomson flight would be 2-4-2, backed up by what others thought, but think Ian's reply probably confirms that we wil actually get 3-3-3. :(. I will let you all know when it comes up on cruise personalised for anyone that is interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisebore Posted September 15, 2013 #11 Share Posted September 15, 2013 Thanks all, from seat planner website, looked like the Thomson flight would be 2-4-2, backed up by what others thought, but think Ian's reply probably confirms that we wil actually get 3-3-3. :(. I will let you all know when it comes up on cruise personalised for anyone that is interested. If it is Thomson, and configured 3-3-3 and if the last row 40 is just 3 seats in the middle You lucky sod you will be flying on the new Dreamliner Almost all our recent Caribbean cruise flights have been on the Boeing 767 ex First Choice, these are really roomy configured 2-3-2 the same as Premium. Cb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soobs Posted September 16, 2013 #12 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Anyone know what the chance is of P & O charter flights being on the Dreamliner?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammydo Posted September 16, 2013 Author #13 Share Posted September 16, 2013 would be nice wouldnt it, but are we going to be that lucky ?? i will let you know, its not long before we are able to book, so when i am able to get onto the seat plan, i will let you know what comes up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kk70 Posted September 16, 2013 #14 Share Posted September 16, 2013 We are booked on TOM 116 departing from Manchester on Fri 20th December and travel agent has advised this is scheduled to be Dreamliner. Fingers crossed....can't wait to try it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somerset Cruiser Posted September 17, 2013 #15 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Looks like we will be on the Dream liner in february as our flight no is 034. What am I missing here, other than being bigger which could be deemed a disadvantage, what are the advantages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thejuggler Posted September 17, 2013 #16 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Larger windows, a more open airy interior, improved entertainment system and seats which appear comfortable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammydo Posted September 18, 2013 Author #17 Share Posted September 18, 2013 If it is Thomson, and configured 3-3-3 and if the last row 40 is just 3 seats in the middleYou lucky sod you will be flying on the new Dreamliner Almost all our recent Caribbean cruise flights have been on the Boeing 767 ex First Choice, these are really roomy configured 2-3-2 the same as Premium. Cb Hi, have booked our seats today, and was just as you decribed, so looks like we are on the dreamliner, ...hope thats good news, but will let everyone know on our return, especially regarding the seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janieb1962 Posted October 1, 2013 #18 Share Posted October 1, 2013 hi KK70...We are booked to fly from manchester on Dec 20th on flight Tom 138 departing at 10.55...what time is your departure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marym1 Posted October 1, 2013 #19 Share Posted October 1, 2013 We are nearest to Birmingham Airport and it seems that the Thomson Dreamliners are not flying from there yet Not sure whether this is something to do with the new runway that is being built and so we will have to wait to try the new plane. Will be very interested to hear what others think after their flights.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kk70 Posted October 2, 2013 #20 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Hi janieb1962 Our flight is scheduled for 10.25. I was advised TOM 138 was not scheduled to be the Dreamliner but guess things may change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spikey M Posted October 7, 2013 #21 Share Posted October 7, 2013 (edited) Without wanting to rain on any parades, this site has the flight as being on a 767-300, not a 787 which is the dreamliner. http://vataware.com/flight.cfm?id=10966142 EDIT - that's an old flight, ignore me! Edited October 7, 2013 by Spikey M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise2it Posted October 7, 2013 #22 Share Posted October 7, 2013 I just confirmed with Thomson flight TOM034 is a dream flight config is 3 3 3. 15th Nov. sounds a cool flight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janieb1962 Posted October 7, 2013 #23 Share Posted October 7, 2013 P&O provided me this link, when I asked what aircraft my flight would be https://ask.pocruises.com/help/flights/charter_aircraft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janieb1962 Posted October 8, 2013 #24 Share Posted October 8, 2013 last year we upgraded to Premium and fly with Thomas Cook from Manchester to Barbados, we had a 2-4-2 configuration in premium, where as economy was 3-4-3 so seemed like we had bigger seats. It was worth the money in my view. We have upgraded again this year but our flight is with Thomson this time. I've read on some other sites that it isn't worth the money to upgrade as seat configurations are the same in economy and premium...I know you get free food and drinks and a bigger seat pitch...but just wondered if anyone here had specific experience of upgrading on the P&O charter flights with Thomson. ..thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalbyman Posted August 29, 2015 #25 Share Posted August 29, 2015 (edited) We are booked on TOM 116 departing from Manchester on Fri 20th December and travel agent has advised this is scheduled to be Dreamliner. Fingers crossed....can't wait to try it! soon be cruising Edited August 29, 2015 by Dalbyman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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