Thomson Airways

[clipstone1]

nsherrin - what about the 4th B788?

[nsherrin15]

Parts will be arriving shortly for G-TUID

[cym]

When are Thomson going to do something about their onboard product? Recently had the 'pleasure of a round trip LGW LPA and the decline in the quality of their on board offering was very marked.

Back in the BY days the flight was the start of the holiday, the TOM bean counters have now turned it into a trial

[caaardiff]

Time's have changed since the BY days. You have the likes of EZY and FR to thank for that. People want cheap fares, on board product is just a luxury.
Thomson did a lot of research into taking the meal offerings away and brought in the snacks menu, which whilst not popular with everyone, seems to be the way things have gone.
IFE was withdrawn as new technology means people can keep themselves occupied in different ways. Personal seatback IFE is just not cost effective on short/mid haul flights, and removing overhead IFE is a cost and weight saving.
The same reason for the Ticket Desks being taken away, people have become more self sufficient, tickets no longer exist, its all e-tickets. Passengers create their own add-ons online or in travel agents. As far as I know, online check-in will be introduced soon.
Unfortunately not all of the above will suit everyone, but its the way times have changed.
I havent seen it mentioned here, but Thomson are currently reconfiguring their 757 fleet into a 221 config. Taking out 2 rows from the front and middle cabin, increasing legroom. I'm not entirely sure how this effects the rear cabin.

[clipstone1]

Shame the Recaro seats which were on the old TOM 757s haven't been retained and fitted to the legacy FCA ones, those seats improved the interior massively compared to the bulky FCA seats.

[Dazbo5]

nsherrin - what about the 4th B788?

G-TUID is due in April 2013. G-TUIE is due in December 2014.

Darren

[Lee Baker Street]

'When are Thomson going to do something about their onboard product? Recently had the 'pleasure of a round trip LGW LPA and the decline in the quality of their on board offering was very marked.'

I agree with cym, in that the standard for in-flight service is no longer the same. In fact I used to work at Luton and had dealings with the in-flight catering/product managers and I was always impressed in how every detail for in-flight branding had to be meticulous-ranging from cooked meals to duty free sales. Britannia used to be very proud of it's award winning meals. I for one do not like a cheap service and do not like an expernsive service, thus Thomson should be in the middle range, but sadly is no longer. Leaving me and I am sure- many others to seek alternative airlines. I may be old fashioned? But I know how air travel should be!

[VC10man]

May I ask which airlines do you prefer?
The meal on my last Thomson flight was poor, but better than you get on easyjet or Ryanair. So without going on Virgin or BA, which do not fly to the Thomson destinations, who?
I now do not pay extra for food on a plane, if it is free I will eat it, but we may be better off taking our own sandwiches.
I used to love it on Air 2000 with the buck's fizz, ferraro rocher (sp) and the warm towels. But we all know it is down to price, if Air X is a quid cheaper than Air Y you know which folk will chose.

[Skipness One Echo]

Many would say they agree however not enough actually shell out more money to pay for it. The market won't support what you ask for alas as there are too many costs attached.

[Dannyboy39]

The quality of food on British Airways, in economy anyway, is a lot to be desired anyway from personal experience.

[taffyhammer]

I fully concur with dannyboy LHR to HEL 2.45 to 3.00 hr flt, a chicken or duck wrap with a hot drink and one soft/ alcoholic drink. At least on TOM you get a choice!!

[AP1995]

Does anybody know how much it costs Thomson to re-paint their 757's and 767's into the Dreamliner livery?

[CabinCrewe]

presumably not much more than a standard repaint

[nsherrin15]

Well, i am travelling tomorrow morning BRS-TFS. I can give my opinion on the service as the last time I flew was from CWL-DLM back in summer 2009. Lets see how much TOM have changed ay!

[nsherrin15]

Just returned from TFS to BRS yesterday and its safe to say Thomson have really lowered there service standards. They came out once with the drinks and snack bar yesterday on a 4hr 35 mins flight, really? Also crew were very rude with horrible attitude.

[ematom1]

Any ideas when the first 787 is due for delivery?

[MKY661]

Info About 787's:

G-TUIA is due in service 15 February 2013
G-TUIB is due in service 28 February 2013
G-TUIC is due in service 17 April 2013
G-TUID is due in service 29 April 2013
G-TUIE is due in December

Also have info when upcoming 737-800 are due in service if anybody would like them

[CabinCrewe]

LN94 TUIA Undergoing final assembly, expect first flight late Jan/ early Feb going by recent schedule pattern
http://nyc787.********.co.uk/

[ematom1]

Sounds good can I have a look at what 737's are coming too?

[MKY661]

Thomson Fleet Changes

Thought I would just point out the upcoming fleet changes (excluding 787's as they are posted above:

Airbus A321-200
G-OOPE is due to be withdrawn from service March 2013

Boeing 737-800's
G-TAWL is due in service 14 January 2013 (and I think due at MAN on the 9th)
G-TAWM is due in service 27 February 2013
G-TAWN is due in service 6 March 2013
G-TAWO is due in service 18 March 2013
G-TAWP is due in service 10 April 2013
G-TAWR is due in service April 2013

Boeing 757-200
G-OOBI is due to be withdrawn shortly (unsure when)
G-OOBJ is due to be withdrawn shortly (unsure when)
G-OOBR is due to be withdrawn shortly (unsure when)

Also been reported earlier in the thread that G-BYAW is to be withdrawn winter 2013/14

Boeing 767-300
G-OOAN is due to be withdrawn shortly (unsure when)
G-DBLA is due to be withdrawn shortly (unsure when)
G-PJLO is due to be withdrawn shortly (unsure when)

All 767's gone by 2015

Hope this helps

Source: jethro