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TOM do not have a crew base at EDI. The aircraft positions in from LTN & yes spends Fri & Sat night in EDI. The flights are crewed from a mixture of bases. Mainly MAN, LTN & NCL. Yesterday's ACE was delayed due to snow & short closure of the runway topped with the de-icing van breaking down!
TOM do not have a crew base at EDI. The aircraft positions in from LTN & yes spends Fri & Sat night in EDI. The flights are crewed from a mixture of bases. Mainly MAN, LTN & NCL. Yesterday's ACE was delayed due to snow & short closure of the runway topped with the de-icing van breaking down!
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I see G-OOBB has had a new paint job, is G-OOOX going to get one or are they just going to leave it until her lease runs out next year, i take it that she'll end up with fed ex too. Not seen OOBG or OOBH for a long time at Man.
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HI everyone I started doing the online application for cabin crew and it asked me to to put in my NI number. I live in Barbados I had my citizenship from the time I was a todler being that my mom is British.
I've never lived in London I've only visited I was never issued an NI #, I am going to be in London in a months time but I want to complete the application before coming to london being that it might be closed by then.
Is there anyone here who have submitted their application with out the NI #? is there a number that I cant contact one of the recruiters to get any information?
Would greatly appreciate any information or guidance from anyone.
Thanks jay.
I've never lived in London I've only visited I was never issued an NI #, I am going to be in London in a months time but I want to complete the application before coming to london being that it might be closed by then.
Is there anyone here who have submitted their application with out the NI #? is there a number that I cant contact one of the recruiters to get any information?
Would greatly appreciate any information or guidance from anyone.
Thanks jay.
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What on earth is going on with TOM in EDI ? Las Palmas 3 + hours late away Sat , ACE 2 and half late away Sun . Previous week both were 1 hour late , and week before that too. Crew problems ?
What on earth is going on with TOM in EDI ? Las Palmas 3 + hours late away Sat , ACE 2 and half late away Sun . Previous week both were 1 hour late , and week before that too. Crew problems ?
Put it this way.....There has been no technical issues with the aircraft concerned!
Put it this way.....There has been no technical issues with the aircraft concerned!
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How Much ?
Before I start I will point out that I know how Airline seats cost more the fuller the A/C gets, I am booked with EZY from LGW-ACE on the 17 May there is a large group of us traveling, we have two more people that have decided to come along so I had a look for the cheapest flights ! £757.96 inc a £40 discount STN-ACE with TOM I was stunned to say the least ... no wonder people are leaving the charter Airlines and flying EZY and FR ect. 
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Before I start I will point out that I know how Airline seats cost more the fuller the A/C gets, I am booked with EZY from LGW-ACE on the 17 May there is a large group of us traveling, we have two more people that have decided to come along so I had a look for the cheapest flights ! £757.96 inc a £40 discount STN-ACE with TOM I was stunned to say the least ... no wonder people are leaving the charter Airlines and flying EZY and FR ect.
I do agree with you though, that is a very high price regardless of if they are trying to discourage such bookings. Although even Ryanair are coming up around the £550 mark when including a similar baggage allowance etc, so forward bookings must be looking good or as it is a very busy period of the year, of course with the school half term being around this date, then they are probably trying to cash as much in as possible where they can.
Pricing:
Charter companies try to sell their packages first - more revenue, more profit. They only discount at the last minute (last 6 weeks usually) to fill otherwise unsold capacity. That applies to both flight seats and accommodation.
Low cost airlines generally operate the other way round, increasing their fares nearer the departure date. Works a treat on business routes. However, there has also been some evidence of the locos pricing high when releasing flights, presumably to catch those who know when and where they have to travel. In my experience, the best time to book a loco flight (outside high season) is about 2 - 3 months before departure.
Charter companies try to sell their packages first - more revenue, more profit. They only discount at the last minute (last 6 weeks usually) to fill otherwise unsold capacity. That applies to both flight seats and accommodation.
Low cost airlines generally operate the other way round, increasing their fares nearer the departure date. Works a treat on business routes. However, there has also been some evidence of the locos pricing high when releasing flights, presumably to catch those who know when and where they have to travel. In my experience, the best time to book a loco flight (outside high season) is about 2 - 3 months before departure.
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Thomson Airways Summer 2012 Bases: (To be confirmed!)
Belfast - 1 x Boeing 737-800 (Canadian Reg)
Birmingham - 1 x Boeing 737-800, 4 x Boeing 757-200, 1 x Boeing 767-300 (part week)
Bournemouth - 1 x Boeing 737-800
Bristol - 2 x Boeing 757-200, 1 x Boeing 767-300 (p/w)
Cardiff - 1 x Boeing 737-800, 1 x Boeing 757-200
Doncaster - 2 x Boeing 737-800
Dublin - 1 x Boeing 737-800 (Canadian Reg)
East Midlands - 1 x Boeing 757-200, 2 x Boeing 737-800, 1 Boeing 767-300 (p/w)
Edinburgh - 1 x Boeing 757-200
Exeter - 1 x Boeing 737-800
Glasgow - 2 x Boeing 757-200, 1 x Boeing 767-300 (p/w)
London Gatwick - 6 x Boeing 737-800, 3 x Boeing 757-200, 1 x Airbus A321, 4 x Boeing 767-300
London Luton - 1 x Boeing 757-200, 2 x Boeing 737-800
London Stansted - 2 x Boeing 737-800
Manchester - 4 x Boeing 737-800, 1 x Airbus A320, 1 x Airbus A321, 2 x Boeing 757-200, 5 x Boeing 767-300
Newcastle: 1 x Boeing 737-800, 2 x Boeing 757-200, 1 x Boeing 767-300 (p/w)
Standby Aircraft: Currently planned to be 2 757-200 aircraft.
Upcoming fleet changes:
- 3 Airbus A320s return to lessor before start of Summer season. The other returns at the end of the summer.
- Both A321's return at the end of November
- By the end of May, the last 2 737-300s will be returned to their lessors
- 4 737-800s come to the end of their leases by early May
- 8 737-800s should have been delivered prior to start of Summer programme
- 2 757s come to the end of their leases before the summer, 1 by mid Winter 12/13
- 3 767s should be returned to their respective lessors this year (this has yet to be confirmed!)
Belfast - 1 x Boeing 737-800 (Canadian Reg)
Birmingham - 1 x Boeing 737-800, 4 x Boeing 757-200, 1 x Boeing 767-300 (part week)
Bournemouth - 1 x Boeing 737-800
Bristol - 2 x Boeing 757-200, 1 x Boeing 767-300 (p/w)
Cardiff - 1 x Boeing 737-800, 1 x Boeing 757-200
Doncaster - 2 x Boeing 737-800
Dublin - 1 x Boeing 737-800 (Canadian Reg)
East Midlands - 1 x Boeing 757-200, 2 x Boeing 737-800, 1 Boeing 767-300 (p/w)
Edinburgh - 1 x Boeing 757-200
Exeter - 1 x Boeing 737-800
Glasgow - 2 x Boeing 757-200, 1 x Boeing 767-300 (p/w)
London Gatwick - 6 x Boeing 737-800, 3 x Boeing 757-200, 1 x Airbus A321, 4 x Boeing 767-300
London Luton - 1 x Boeing 757-200, 2 x Boeing 737-800
London Stansted - 2 x Boeing 737-800
Manchester - 4 x Boeing 737-800, 1 x Airbus A320, 1 x Airbus A321, 2 x Boeing 757-200, 5 x Boeing 767-300
Newcastle: 1 x Boeing 737-800, 2 x Boeing 757-200, 1 x Boeing 767-300 (p/w)
Standby Aircraft: Currently planned to be 2 757-200 aircraft.
Upcoming fleet changes:
- 3 Airbus A320s return to lessor before start of Summer season. The other returns at the end of the summer.
- Both A321's return at the end of November
- By the end of May, the last 2 737-300s will be returned to their lessors
- 4 737-800s come to the end of their leases by early May
- 8 737-800s should have been delivered prior to start of Summer programme
- 2 757s come to the end of their leases before the summer, 1 by mid Winter 12/13
- 3 767s should be returned to their respective lessors this year (this has yet to be confirmed!)
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Exeter 757?
Think thats a typo, it will be a 737-800 this year.
All the cabin crew have just been trained(or in the process of) on the 737 from the A320, I doubt the company will be putting all the Exeter crew through another training course for the 757 before May 12.
Think thats a typo, it will be a 737-800 this year.
All the cabin crew have just been trained(or in the process of) on the 737 from the A320, I doubt the company will be putting all the Exeter crew through another training course for the 757 before May 12.
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Not confirmed about the Edinburgh aircraft yet. Think Monarch are due to use all of their 757s themselves this year though?
East Midlands does indeed see a 767-300 part week and Exeter should read 737-800! Apologies.
East Midlands does indeed see a 767-300 part week and Exeter should read 737-800! Apologies.
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According to the Monarch thread Monarch are to take the 757 based at MAN to EDI for the weekend and then returns to MAN at the beginning of the week. Unsure if it is operated by TOM though as I have heard ZB are to reopen their charter base at EDI.
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Just what are Thomson planning on replacing their ageing 757 fleet with? The 321 and 738 in present form, struggle to fulfill the role the 757 has in Thomson fleet, route like EMA to SSH and the like. Tui germany the 738 is ok, as Germany is closer to the Canaries and Sharm, so range payload has not been an issue but what will tui do with Thomson, they have to replace those 757s? what with? do they have any plans at all? fleet planning. At moment its ridiculous for Thomson to have the 320, 321 757 and 767, some form of fleet standaridation is needed but the main part of the fleet is comprised with the 757, an excellent aircraft for Thomson but will need replacing, trouble is there is no true 757 replacement.
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Just what are Thomson planning on replacing their ageing 757 fleet with? The 321 and 738 in present form, struggle to fulfill the role the 757 has in Thomson fleet, route like EMA to SSH and the like. Tui germany the 738 is ok, as Germany is closer to the Canaries and Sharm, so range payload has not been an issue but what will tui do with Thomson, they have to replace those 757s? what with? do they have any plans at all? fleet planning. At moment its ridiculous for Thomson to have the 320, 321 757 and 767, some form of fleet standaridation is needed but the main part of the fleet is comprised with the 757, an excellent aircraft for Thomson but will need replacing, trouble is there is no true 757 replacement.
The 737-800 can and does operate many UK to Egypt sectors with Thomson Airways and is very capable of doing so. Infact they are even fine to operate UK to Cape Verde if they so wished (although Scotland could become a bit of a stretch when operating at full capacity Northbound). So as mentioned, the 737-800 will take over 99% of the 757 routes despite a drop in capacity but this comes with lower operating costs etc which will help make up for it.