Thomas Cook [Archive] - Page 7

GLAinsider

9th Jun 2013, 09:08

Apparently the flight deck decided to make a go-around due to noticing problems on the runway. I don´t know if it was FOD or something to do with the work that made Jet2.com re-negotiate their use of the runways with BFS a couple of months ago. Anyway, it refuelled in DUB and eventually landed in BFS at 02:52L, a delay of +3H22.

A friend who was on the flight said the go-around was extremely frightening and many PAX were scared.

beardy

11th Jun 2013, 08:38

Flight deck is a place, pilots make decisions and do the work.

LGS6753

24th Jun 2013, 14:30

Thomas Cook Airlines Group - Long Haul have updated their Route Exchange profile.
From Routes online:

Thomas Cook Airlines Group seeks proposals from European airports looking to win service to current long-haul destinations in their network out of new European departure airports that can be served by their B767-300 or A330-200 in a W-pattern (out of the destination). In particular we are seeking to obtain insightful traffic analysis, projections and firm proposals of commitment and incentives, which will also be used to steer our long term network planning process.

A pitch to become a new European departure point for a leading European Tour operator
Win year round service to a Long Haul destination on the current TCAG Network
Opportunities for W14/15 & S15
Pitch for service with TCAG- 5 aircraft to allocate

AIRPORT66

24th Jun 2013, 15:20

Why has Thomascook axed there skiing flights to Andorra from Bfs and Dub for next winter the loads on the Belfast flights were always very good.

EI-A330-300

24th Jun 2013, 15:46

They don't operate from DUB anyways.

doublesix

24th Jun 2013, 17:04

Thomas Cook A330 suffered an uncontained engine failure on take off from Manchester earlier today for info

SFCC

24th Jun 2013, 19:27

Looked pretty much contained to me :}

Daily Dalaman Dave

24th Jun 2013, 20:15

Why do you say it was "uncontained"? :confused:

SCANDIC

24th Jun 2013, 20:29

I think it was OMYT.

VickersVicount

24th Jun 2013, 20:33

As the cowling and fuselage appeared intact, im guessing Uncontained was stretching it a little

LBIA

24th Jun 2013, 20:41

The following video has appeared on youtube of the Thomas Cook Airbus 330, G-OMYT incident at Manchester today. Well it sure dose look like it’s going to need another new engine…. Amazing Bird Strike Footage! Thomas Cook A330 200 Manchester 24th June 2013 - YouTube

TCX69

24th Jun 2013, 21:31

G-OMYT again. This A/C has had 4 right hand engine issues/shut downs/failures since Oct! :=

spargazer

24th Jun 2013, 21:38

there was a very loud single thud when it went, not a boom or a bang. like a large barrel exploding.
I am an ageing spotter and refuse to apologise.:8

NickBarnes

26th Jun 2013, 21:20

I think the person in the background from the video sums the aircraft up quite well tbh :D

AirGuru

3rd Jul 2013, 10:39

A lot of TCX's bases for S14 have been upgraded in terms of the aircraft type used. CWL seems to be 1 x A321, BRS 2 x A321, and another one checked is BFS to be 1 x A321.

BFS101

3rd Jul 2013, 11:48

BFS has a based A321 this summer, besides for a short period at the start of August for English school holidays.

IrishFlyer2013

3rd Jul 2013, 12:10

STN will also be upgraded to an A321 for S14.

FRatSTN

3rd Jul 2013, 12:43

I can't find anything relating to aircraft size. Where are you guys finding this info? I thought STN had A321 this year for the school holidays as it was swapped with the BFS aircraft. Are STN and BFS both A321 throughout next year then?

I thought they only had four A321's and I know two are at EMA so was worried EMA was going to go down to A320's but they are leasing some A321's aren't they if I'm not mistaken?

Does anybody know if EMA is still two A321's next year and can confirm BFS and STN are both A321's throughout the summer?

AirGuru

3rd Jul 2013, 15:38

BFS and STN are both A321 for next Summer. And yes more A321's are coming online, one is being transferred from Condor, amongst the orders they have placed i still think they are to lease more for next Summer. This must be the case actually, as EMA is also an A321 base for Summer 2014.

BFS BHD

3rd Jul 2013, 15:41

Has Thomas Cook released their FULL S14 schedule yet if so has anyone got the full BFS schedule? Thanks :)

IrishFlyer2013

3rd Jul 2013, 15:41

Condor received a new A321 a few weeks ago D-AIAB. It will transfer to TCX in February. It will become G-TCDB.

BFS BHD this is the BFS S14 schedule:

Mon: DLM/BJV
Tues: REU/HER
Wed: IBZ/LCA
Thu: ACE/DLM
Fri: REU/TFS
Sat: PMI/AYT
Sun: MAH/DLM

All of this is on the TCX website. All the gaps have been filled.

BFS BHD

3rd Jul 2013, 15:46

Cheers IrishFlyer2013 :ok:

I'm sure there will be non based aircraft in and out to help with demand in July like today A320 G-KKAZ was in to do Bodrum as an extra flight today? (Now in air from BFS).

And the normal Freebird and Onur Air etc in to?

HH6702

3rd Jul 2013, 16:50

Is NCL still to be 2x757 and a leased A320 for summer 2014?

JonnyH

3rd Jul 2013, 17:29

With NCL being my local airport, I pray to god they get rid of YL-LCL. Caused lots of trouble and delays for many pax so far this summer.

However, I do think it'll be another lease again this year, unfortunately. Hopefully someone can shed some light anyways.

IrishFlyer2013

3rd Jul 2013, 19:12

I'm sure there will be non based aircraft in and out to help with demand in July like today A320 G-KKAZ was in to do Bodrum as an extra flight today? (Now in air from BFS).

And the normal Freebird and Onur Air etc in to?

Onur Air will be operating flights from BFS-DLM next July as well. Nouvelair will also be operating 2 or 3 flights to NBE next July.

There will also be two flights from BFS-Orlando International next July. TCX will also operate a flight from BFS-Sanford this Friday (05 July). So you will see a TCX A330 in BFS this Friday. It will position to BFS from LGW on Friday morning, it should be in BFS by 10:35. It will depart to SFB at 12:05.

G-MLJL & G-MDBD are the 2 A330's based in LGW at the moment. So it will probably be operated by 1 of these. There could be an aircraft change at some point though.

The Freebird flights and the non based flights haven't been loaded yet. They will more than likely add those within the next few months.

I can't find anything relating to aircraft size. Where are you guys finding this info?

Go on to the flythomascook website and try make a mock booking from STN. The seat map gives you an idea what aircraft you'll be flying on. STN will be an A321 based all Summer according to this, not just the school holidays.

BFS has an A321 based year round now. There will be an A321 based in BFS for W13/14 instead of an A320.

EMA is still 2 A321's for next Summer.

FRatSTN

25th Jul 2013, 15:19

Below is the schedule for all the flights I can find operated by TCX from Stansted in August 2014.

However there seems to be 2 extra rotations that do not fit into the schedule and are highlighted in bold:

MONDAY
arr.
TCX 11:30 Minorca
TCX 22:05 Dalaman

dep.
TCX 05:30 Minorca
TCX 12:45 Dalaman

TUESDAY
arr.
TCX 12:35 Palma de Mallorca
TCX 19:30 Palma de Mallorca
TCX 06:40 Antalya+1

dep.
TCX 06:05 Palma de Mallorca
TCX 13:35 Palma de Mallorca
TCX 21:00 Antalya

WEDNESDAY
arr.
TCX 15:30 Ibiza
TCX 01:55 Rhodes+1

dep.
TCX 09:20 Ibiza
TCX 16:45 Rhodes

THURSDAY
arr.
TCX 16:35 Lanzarote
TCX 02:55 Dalaman+1

dep.
TCX 07:15 Lanzarote
TCX 17:50 Dalaman

FRIDAY
arr.
TCX 10:50 Minorca
TCX 21:45 Tenerife-South
TCX 07:55 Dalaman+1

dep.
TCX 05:00 Minorca
TCX 12:05 Tenerife-South
TCX 22:55 Dalaman

SATURDAY
arr.
TCX 12:40 Palma de Mallorca
TCX 19:05 Antalya
TCX 03:30 Enfidha+1

dep.
TCX 06:25 Palma de Mallorca
TCX 09:15 Antalya
TCX 20:20 Enfidha

SUNDAY
arr.
TCX 15:30 Zakynthos
TCX 00:15 Dalaman+1
TCX 02:30 Antalya+1

dep.
TCX 07:35 Zakynthos
TCX 15:05 Dalaman
TCX 16:45 Antalya

The Saturday flight to Palma de Mallorca flies all through the season and is not shown as an option when booking a package with Thomas Cook, only in the flight only section.

It also is operated by an A320 according to the seat reservation section, rather than the A321 which all the other flights available to book as a flight only through flythomascook.com that do fit into the schedule are.

The Sunday afternoon/evening service to Dalaman can be booked as part of a package but because flights to Turkey it would seem are still unavailable to book as a flight only for 2014, I can't yet tell whether this flight is an A320 or A321.

My bet is that they will probably correct or remove these services, but flight times for both services support a Stansted based aircraft operated by TCX and the Saturday Palma service being operated by an A320 shows that is a different aircraft. So the question is...

Could Thomas Cook be basing a 2nd aircraft for all or just part of the week with potential new flights/destinations?

If anybody knows anything I would be grateful if you could tell...

adfly

25th Jul 2013, 16:34

Does anyone know what TCX will operate from Southampton now the S14 schedules are (pretty much) finalised?

Torque2

25th Jul 2013, 16:46

What is the schedule? Is it to MAN? if so it will be a Flybe connection to longhaul out of Manchester.

marko1

25th Jul 2013, 16:47

Anything new from bristol? Are we having a321s next year?

TCX69

25th Jul 2013, 21:11

The current aircraft allocation for Summer 2014 is currently being shown as followed:

Based:
BFS: 1x 321
BHX: 3x 752
BRS: 2x 321
CWL: 1x 321
EMA: 2x 321
GLA: 1x 332 [Fri-Sun], 3x 752
LGW: 1x 320, 1x 321, 2x 332, 2x 752, 2x 75T
MAN: 1x 321, 3x 332, 2x 752, 3x 76W
NCL: 1x 320, 2x 752
STN: 1x 320 [Sat-Sun], 1x 321

Non-Based:
BFS: 1x 332 [Tue, 8-22Jul]
BRS: 1x 320 [Mon]
DSA: 1x 320 [Tue], 1x 321 [Tue]
EMA: 1x 752 [Fri]
EXT: 1x 321 [Sat]
GLA: 1x 320 [Sat]
NWI: 1x 321 [Tue]

There is obviously still some changes to this as 9 A321's are needed according to above and only 2 based A320's. There is more A330 flights than there is aircraft and a 321Y config 767 is operating flights ex MAN, unsure as to what airline that is!

HH6702

25th Jul 2013, 21:17

They seem to have added a flight to ACE on a Sunday
Not sure if this is instead of something will need to work it all out.
Info taken from the Thomson website which has uploaded its full summer plan today

I'm hoping they have added a couple of extra flights from ncl or somewhere new too. ? Anybody know when the full timetable and all holidays will be on sale for TCX group ?

TCX69

25th Jul 2013, 21:43

They seem to have added a flight to ACE on a Sunday
Not sure if this is instead of something will need to work it all out.

The Sun ACE is replacing the IBZ, which is moving to a Tue, replacing ALC. No more PFO. LCA is replacing the Sat ALC and KGS is replacing the Sun LCA! Confused? I am.

HH6702

25th Jul 2013, 21:55

A lot of changes then
Am I right in thinking that alc is dropped from ncl for next summer ?

fl dutchman

25th Jul 2013, 22:40

ALC and PFO not available on TCX at all for summer 2014. However Thomas Cook are using Jet 2 on these routes. Dont know if there buying seats on existing Jet 2 services or chartering an entire aircraft.

Jamesair

25th Jul 2013, 22:49

Probably buying seats on existing flights, I should think.

FRatSTN

25th Jul 2013, 22:59

Based:
BFS: 2x 321
BHX: 3x 752
BRS: 2x 321
CWL: 1x 321
EMA: 2x 321
GLA: 1x 332 [Fri-Sun], 3x 752
LGW: 1x 320, 1x 321, 2x 332, 2x 752, 2x 75T
MAN: 1x 321, 3x 332, 2x 752, 3x 76W
NCL: 1x 320, 2x 752
STN: 1x 321

Non-Based:
BFS: 1x 332 [Tue, 8-22Jul]
BRS: 1x 320 [Mon]
DSA: 1x 320 [Tue], 1x 321 [Tue]
EMA: 1x 752 [Fri]
EXT: 1x 321 [Sat]
GLA: 1x 320 [Sat]
NWI: 1x 321 [Tue]
STN: 1x 320 [Sat-Sun]

BFS 2x A321's??? I'm fairly certain it's only 1.

I also can't find a 752 at EMA. As it stands, the only non-based flight on a Friday will be Minorca and that too is still an A321.

I'm also confused as the A320 used at Stansted at the weekends seems to be based at Stansted according to the current timings.

I think the whole thing is still a mess and some adjustments will need to be made.

TCX69

26th Jul 2013, 08:30

BFS 2x A321's??? I'm fairly certain it's only 1

:ugh: Typo! Getting BFS & BRS mixed up. You are of course right, only 1 A321 for BFS.

I also can't find a 752 at EMA. As it stands, the only non-based flight on a Friday will be Minorca and that too is still an A321

The MAH is currently showing an A321 but it is a mistake. It will operate on a 752 as a W-pattern from BHX. BHX have no based A321's.

I think the whole thing is still a mess and some adjustments will need to be made.

Indeed it is! Seems to be changing on a daily basis! Still not quite right though.

marko1

26th Jul 2013, 12:30

Can anyone confirm where the visiting a320 to bristol is goin to/ from?

TCX69

26th Jul 2013, 15:23

Can anyone confirm where the visiting a320 to bristol is goin to/ from?

It was BOJ but this is now showing an A321, as is the MAH & CFU. So requiring 3x A321's on a Monday morning!? :ugh:

IrishFlyer2013

26th Jul 2013, 17:51

It was BOJ but this is now showing an A321, as is the MAH & CFU. So requiring 3x A321's on a Monday morning!?

BRS needs 2 A321's on a Monday morning.

TCX are allocating seats off Thomson's flight from Bristol to Bourgas.

TOM's flight from BRS-BOJ was supposed to operate every Monday morning next Summer. This has changed. It now operates every Monday afternoon. TCX have to update the times.

FRatSTN

2nd Aug 2013, 18:54

Seems as if I have my earlier question answered.

New routes and a 2nd aircraft at Stansted from June 2014. See my post on STANSTED thread for new routes or the flythomascook website:

Fly Thomas Cook | Cheap Flights - Offers & Deals Online (http://www.flythomascook.com/)

AirGuru

7th Aug 2013, 21:19

Does anyone know the long haul fleet utilisation for Summer 2014 ?
Just noticed a lot of spare days in the A330 fleet.

goldeneye

8th Aug 2013, 05:39

The A330 is down to operate some short haul flights too. Same as this summer, a/c operates to Turkey, Spain etc

If you read the article in today's Travel Weekly TCX are looking to replicate DE's success in Germany and will be looking at more longhaul in the future from MAN.

David Sharpe

8th Aug 2013, 20:23

Does anybody have details of short haul flights that the A330 is operating this Summer. Presumably the majority are from Gatwick ? Is there anything from Manchester or are they fully iutilised on long haul ?

FRatSTN

9th Aug 2013, 09:11

Thomas Cook expansion at Stansted now reported by TravelMole.

Thomas Cook boosts Stansted departures (http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2007652&c=setreg&region=2)

Thomas Cook believes that "this area of the country is currently underserved with respect of airport departures to holiday destinations and that demand exists to make our partnership with the airport a continued success."

"We always see demand for local departures from London Stansted - it's the first thing people ask for."

FRatSTN

9th Aug 2013, 09:54

A few more in depth articles here:

https://news.google.com/news?ncl=do07bYXLb1jHcRMZDqYLzLcyKYG7M&q=thomas+cook+stansted&lr=English&hl=en

TCX69

9th Aug 2013, 13:39

Does anyone know the long haul fleet utilisation for Summer 2014 ?

There are still a few gaps! But so far:

Monday
LGW-CUN-LGW
MAN-HOG-MAN
MAN-MBJ-MAN
MAN-ACE-MAN

Tuesday
LGW-HOG-LGW
MAN-CUN-MAN
MAN-MCO-MAN
MAN-TFS-MAN

Wednesday
LGW-CUN-LGW
MAN-CUN-MAN
MAN-CCC-MAN
MAN-LAS-MAN (4-25Jun & 27Aug-29Oct)
MAN-MCO-MAN (2-20Aug)
MAN-DLM-MAN
LGW-DLM-LGW

Thursday
LGW-CUN-LGW
MAN-DLM-MAN
MAN-MCO-MAN (5 & 19Jun & 10Jul-30Oct)
MAN-UVF-BGI-MAN

Friday
LGW-MAH-LGW, LGW-DLM-LGW
GLA-MCO-GLA
MAN-VRA-MAN
MAN-MCO-MAN (1-8Aug)
MAN-LAS-MAN
MAN-CUN-MAN

Saturday
LGW-DLM-LGW
GLA-CUN-GLA
MAN-DLM-MAN
MAN-PUJ-MAN
MAN-MCO-MAN

Sunday
LGW-PVK-LGW
GLA-MCO-GLA
MAN-LAS-MAN
MAN-MCO-MAN (3-10Aug)
MAN-CUN-MAN

Does anybody have details of short haul flights that the A330 is operating this Summer

Monday
MAN-SFB-MAN
MAN-PUJ-MAN
GLA-CUN-GLA
LGW-HOG-LGW

Tuesday
MAN-CUN-MAN
MAN-SFB-MAN
LGW-PUJ-LGW
LGW-HRG-LGW

Wednesday
MAN-HOG-MAN
MAN-SFB-MAN
LGW-CUN-LGW
LGW-DLM-LGW

Thursday
MAN-AYT-MAN
MAN-CUN-MAN
LGW-VRA-LGW
LGW-AYT-LGW

Friday
MAN-CCC-MAN
MAN-SFB-MAN
LGW-MAH-LGW, LGW-AYT-LGW
LGW-SFB-LGW

Saturday
MAN-MBJ-MAN
MAN-CUN-MAN
LGW-PMI-LGW, LGW-ADB-LGW
GLA-SFB-GLA

Sunday
MAN-LAS-MAN
LGW-CUN-LGW
GLA-SFB-LGW

AirGuru

9th Aug 2013, 16:03

Thanks for that TCX69. I think the gaps could be due to weekly SFB rotations to BFS and CWL which are not yet released (These rotations are shown in the TCX Summer 2014 brochure), and i have been informed that they could go on-sale anytime soon. Does anyone have any more info ?

LAX_LHR

9th Aug 2013, 17:09

TCX69

MAN-MCO is also bookable as daily for the majority of the summer, as opposed to the 4 weekly shown.

Charlie98

16th Aug 2013, 14:59

G-FCLA has just landed at FRA squawking 7700, was wondering if anyone had any information on why she diverted.

She was operating MAN-NAP

daz211

16th Aug 2013, 16:21

The flight has just taken off again from FRA heading from NAP .

BFS BHD

16th Aug 2013, 18:23

Any sign of the weekly SFB flights to BFS and CWL being loaded onto the booking system?

goldeneye

17th Aug 2013, 09:45

As far as I understand BFS-MCO is only the one off charters. Dates loaded now are 1st & 8th July out and 15th & 22nd July back.

There is the new domestic feeds from BHD plus all the other UK domestics to MAN with BE which be on sale soon.

Not sure about CWL.

andrew1968

17th Aug 2013, 10:51

Charlie98

17th Aug 2013, 16:29

Another 7700 today G-TCBC operating FUE-NCL went in for approach at NCL and is now diverting to MAN on 7700,any information?

EDIT: I heard it was flap related

NickBarnes

20th Aug 2013, 14:23

Anybody have any info when TCX8247 from Palma - Norwich is going to arrive? or what the delay is?

jubilee

20th Aug 2013, 14:36

Showing Dept PMI at 19:00 local. No idea why its delayed.

Check out at: aena.es, then info
J

SCANDIC

22nd Aug 2013, 07:51

How come Tommy cook are getting another aircraft i thought they were trying to get rid of aircraft.

MKY661

22nd Aug 2013, 10:29

How come Tommy cook are getting another aircraft i thought they were trying to get rid of aircraft.

Well some of their aircraft they decided to sell and lease back so maybe that has cut the cost. Plus some of their 757's have gone and I'm not sure how many more are planned to go but I would imagine it's when the A321's start coming in.

They have an A330-200 due before the end of they year and an A321 due from Condor in February and also some more A321's on order :)

MKY661

24th Aug 2013, 23:33

The A330-200 for Thomas Cook is due to be delivered on 1st October 2013 and will be registered as G-CHTZ

Source: Thomas Cook Airlines (http://www.jethros.org.uk/fleets/fleet_listings/thomas_cook_airlines_uk.htm)

MILEHIGHBOY

26th Aug 2013, 20:40

Noticed on FTC website that some of the S14 Flights ex MAN are ops by Condor (DE)

VickersVicount

26th Aug 2013, 21:41

Suggested elsewhere last month
http://www.pprune.org/passengers-slf-self-loading-freight/519911-thomascook-condor.html

4567

27th Aug 2013, 12:17

Im guessing condor must be basing an a/c in MAN next year to increase capacity?

TCX69

27th Aug 2013, 17:32

Well here is G-WWBM freshly painted into it's new livery. Soon to be G-CHTZ.
http://i36.servimg.com/u/f36/13/37/10/53/g-wwbm10.jpg

Burnie5204

27th Aug 2013, 20:48

caaardiff

27th Aug 2013, 22:37

Apparently 5 a/c AOG Fri/Sat.
2x 7hr delays at CWL on saturday, 1 being subbed to AEA

Tigger4Me

28th Aug 2013, 07:53

Well here is G-WWBM freshly painted into it's new livery. Soon to be G-CHTZ.

Just shows how little I know. :\ I never realised that a change of reg was even possible. Why would anyone change a reg please?

chaps2011

28th Aug 2013, 08:37

There are many reasons operators change reg, to reflect airline or initials
of board or to cover it`s recent past ( previous operator went bust) or previous
operators personalised registration ie: Monarch or Virgin
That is only an idea orf reasons

Chaps

Tigger4Me

28th Aug 2013, 11:00

Thanks Chaps. I understand now thanks but never realised it was possible.

Mr Angry from Purley

28th Aug 2013, 17:27

Well it's certainly been an expensive weekend for TCX at EMA

I counted at least 6 flights with >4hr delays, plus the 'downrange' flights which would also have been delayed >4hrs, plus the engineering costs, plus 2 sets of c.180 passengers put up in the on-site hotels.
Burnie5204 is online now Report Post Reply
Delays have continued into today, i think 2 A321 went tech seperately. Feel sorry for the crews expecting to go to Bodrum at 1940 and leaving at 0115+ is pretty tiring to say the least. Guess no subcharters avail?

Burnie5204

29th Aug 2013, 21:56

Well one of them had just got running, operated an outbound flight then hit a flock of racing pigeons on landing back in blighty making it AOG until they could get a new radome delivered and fitted as well as a new windscreen that had cracked.

Cazza_fly

30th Aug 2013, 12:49

Well it seems they have publically confirmed the partnership today for the 'mini-hub' at Manchester.

Flybe will be able to connect customers from it's UK domestic services to and from Manchester onto longhaul flights operated by Thomas Cook Airlines from next summer...

Thomas Cook confirms Flybe partnership (http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2007997&region=2)

VickersVicount

30th Aug 2013, 16:46

Im bored of all the TCX delay posts. Its the usual summer not sure we need to know about every 4 hour delay.

Matty J

10th Sep 2013, 10:44

Just reading through the previous page I noticed MCO was mentioned and wondered if this was correct or a typo?

I fly to MCO/SFB all the time and its only BA & VS that use MCO although TOM did briefly a few years back. It would seem a bit strange if they were flying to both airports as opposed to just SFB.

Or are TCX leaving SFB for MCO & if so why?

TSR2

10th Sep 2013, 11:17

Or are TCX leaving SFB for MCO & if so why?

I think this question was answered a few weeks ago when it was stated that TCX was moving from SFB to MCO to join partner airline Condor.

airhumberside

10th Sep 2013, 18:55

Condor don't serve MCO

AirGuru

12th Sep 2013, 10:28

Smartlynx A320 has apparently been confirmed at CWL for Summer 2014 by another source. Its based A321 is going to Stansted along with the flight deck crew. CWL will maintain its TCX cabin crew.

PhilW1981

12th Sep 2013, 17:29

Any chance someone could tell me which aircraft is doing Man - BJV tomorrow evening, also, where is the same aircraft going earlier in the day please.

IrishFlyer2013

12th Sep 2013, 17:33

One of the 763's should be operating MAN-Bodrum tomorrow. They operate TCX2984/5 (MAN-DLM) before operating MAN-BJV.

aiuk

14th Sep 2013, 20:29

Hi TCX69.

We were going to book a holiday to SSH and it looks like the flights now look like they are cancelled. Pity as it was planned to be a B753!! I don't suppose you can find out a few things for me? First, are they def cancelled or is it a glitch and if they are, where is the B753 going on Thursday's in November instead?

Many thanks!

:ok:

Malchester

16th Sep 2013, 15:32

Surely James Martin must be ashamed at putting his name to Thomas Cook food. Travelled recently Manchester to Fuerteventura return and the food was diabolical. I am a diabetic and ordered diabetic meals which I received. On the return flight the diabetic meal was 75% white rice which is 'no-no' for diabetics - wholegrain rice is OK in small quantities but white rice raises the blood sugar levels significantly. There was also a stale bread bun and an apple. However, the ordinary meal was no better quality wise, but was much better for a diabetic!!! Interesting that this happened a few years ago on Thomas Cook to Las Vegas from Manchester.

Haven't travelled with Thomas Cook for a few years because of the shambles that is the airline and tour company and they seem to have got no better in that time.

mathers_wales_uk

16th Sep 2013, 23:54

I have to disagree. Travelled from Cardiff to Enfidha in June and thought the meal was great.

JonnyH

17th Sep 2013, 11:18

I also have to disagree, the one I had on NCL - LPA was the best I'd ever had on a plane. Even better when it's free too :)

bacp

17th Sep 2013, 14:13

Have to disagree too! I have eaten dozens of TCX Mr Martins meals and compared to the meals served on MON TOM VS and BA in steerage class, they are really good. The mains are tasty and the little box of goodies, particularly the Banana Muffin in the Breakfast is great. Even the veg is usually reasonable. The veggie options, Cheese Omelette and Gnocchi were the last ones I had, are pretty good too. The only complaint I have is the tea, which is diabolical!
If the Diabetic option was not up to scratch, I hope you filled in the comments card so they can do something about it.

Malchester

17th Sep 2013, 16:34

Yes I filled in the comment card and have spoken to Thomas Cook who didn't really seem to understand what I was talking about - but then it was a customer services assistant who could not expected to know about the intricacies of diabetic diets. However, those who design the menus should know.

TCX69

21st Sep 2013, 22:25

vctenderness

23rd Sep 2013, 08:20

On the subject of TCX food have just done round trip LGW/BJV the meals are very good for the class of travel. Nice curry outbound with very nice little dessert pot. Rib of beef with a Chinese type sauce on the way back.

The delivery by one crew member left a lot to be desired though. My name shouted out and the little box thrust at me. The hot entree delivered in a similar fashion with a sharp intake of breath when I asked her to repeat options!

This aside I find Thomas Cook pretty good all round an most cabin crew friendly.

gilesdavies

23rd Sep 2013, 12:45

We were going to book a holiday to SSH and it looks like the flights now look like they are cancelled. Pity as it was planned to be a B753!! I don't suppose you can find out a few things for me? First, are they def cancelled or is it a glitch and if they are, where is the B753 going on Thursday's in November instead?

I am due to go to Sharm in December with Monarch's new service from Luton and waiting to see what happens with this...

Anyway, due to my trip I have been looking on Trip Advisor a fair but, and it seems on there people have been discussing the cutbacks of flights to Sharm and how people have been affected.

Some people from Manchester flying witth Thomas Cook have been saying their flight times have changed and the flight is now operating via Gatwick to pick up further passengers. It seems there is low demand to Egypt at the moment and I think the airline is operating flights depending on demand and merging where they can.

JND6198

27th Sep 2013, 15:57

Will NCL stay as a 2 x 752 and 1 x a320? Or will a couple of A321's be relocated here for S14? I heard rumors that a couple of A321's will be replacing the 752's that currently operate out of NCL. Just wondering as we normally fly by TCX if we go away in the summer.

Thanks

macdo

27th Sep 2013, 17:58

ncl is going 321 soon.

JND6198

27th Sep 2013, 18:04

Yeah I knew I had read something about it I was just not sure whether it was going to be summer14 or the year after

TCX69

27th Sep 2013, 19:10

NCL will have 2 B757's and 1 A320 based for Summer 2014 :ok:

JND6198

27th Sep 2013, 19:16

Ahhh I am pleased that we are getting to hold onto a couple of 757s for at least another year :) and will the A320 be leased from Smart Lynx again do you know?

LiamNCL

27th Sep 2013, 20:24

So its deffinetley 2x 757s next summer at NCL? I was starting to come round to the idea of A321s with sharklets aswell ;)

Daily Dalaman Dave

27th Sep 2013, 20:37

No they won't, as others have said they're getting 321s in NCL in time for next summer.

FRatSTN

27th Sep 2013, 20:46

I assume the confusion is that the seat maps on flythomascook.com still indicate 2 757 and 1 A320 for S14.

As far as I'm aware, the 2 757's will change to A321's for S14 where the website just hasn't been updated yet.

Charlie98

27th Sep 2013, 21:52

I must say, i'm hoping to high heaven TCX keep the 752s at NCL as long as possible, the A321s in my opinion are no match to the 752 and i really don't want to see them go as it would mean only 2 LS 752s at NCL unless they base the 3rd which has been mooted.

TSR2

27th Sep 2013, 23:21

the A321s in my opinion are no match to the 752

I understand that the A321 is far superior to the B752 in terms of operational economics.

Not knocking the B752 though as it has been a magnificent aircraft in its day and probably my favourite aircraft.

JND6198

29th Sep 2013, 11:25

Anybody know what is going on with G-FCLK, it appears to be decending into EHAM? It just caught my eye and was wondering what was going on.

JonnyH

29th Sep 2013, 14:25

Fuel stop, I think.

Travel Agent

1st Oct 2013, 07:17

Thomas Cook Group to rebrand all airlines and operators.... shame I like the current livery

http://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2013/10/01/45471/Articles/getAsset.aspx?ItemID=20480

mathers_wales_uk

1st Oct 2013, 08:08

It will be very strange to see the globe disappear in honesty along with the Don't just book it, Thomas Cook it strapline.

News article - Wales Air Forum (Source TTG Digital) (http://walesairforum.wordpress.com/2013/10/01/thomas-cook-undergoes-rebrand/)

AirGuru

1st Oct 2013, 09:08

Very strange, personally i also think the current brand reflects TC well. The retired use of the globe no longer gives people a clear indication it is indeed Thomas Cook.

chaps2011

1st Oct 2013, 09:10

I really like the new scheme
http://www.routes-news.com/media/k2/items/cache/0a29d0ef57ced3a7c1d1ed4eda5e2ff6_L.jpg

Chaps

GrahamK

1st Oct 2013, 09:13

It reminds me of that Jettime scheme...hmmm

TSR2

1st Oct 2013, 09:14

Yep, it looks pretty modern although I'm not so sure about the logo.

MKY661

1st Oct 2013, 09:15

Yeah I've heard rumours of this Thomas Cook livery and now it turns out to be True.

When Aircraft begin to be painted I will start a new forum in the Spotters Corner like with Thomson & Monarch :)

AirGuru

1st Oct 2013, 09:18

...I love the new livery mind. Really modern, only resemblance of JetTime is the green tail.

111KAB

1st Oct 2013, 09:32

Reminds me of Vueling colours ....

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l27/lotuskimbo/Aircraft-image-whole-smaller-version-e1328199557937-1024x876_zpsd22cb545.jpg

chaps2011

1st Oct 2013, 09:58

One aircraft has appeared in I hope a tempory scheme i:e new badge old colours
at Manchester

Chaps

AirGuru

1st Oct 2013, 10:12

Looking at jethros, TCX is to take numerous A321 deliveries before next Summer. Where are these A321's being based ? There has been numerous speculation over the CWL based aircraft for S14.
(GTCDB) - Airbus A321-211 - To trans fm Condor 02 Feb 14
(GTCDC) - Airbus A321-211-S - On order. Due 03 Dec 13
(GTCDD) - Airbus A321-211-S - On order. Due 10 Mar 14
(GTCDE) - Airbus A321-211-S - On order. Due 10 Mar 14
(GTCDF) - Airbus A321-211-S - On order. Due 10 Apr 14
(GTCDG) - Airbus A321-211-S - On order. Due 10 Apr 14

This will give TCX an extra 5 A321's for the Summer 2014 season, a lot more than previously thought.

mathers_wales_uk

1st Oct 2013, 10:25

It appears that Thomas Cook at Cardiff will be a non Thomas Cook aircraft. Despite high load factors according to the Civil Aviation Authority it seems as if Welsh passengers are to lose out again.

HH6702

1st Oct 2013, 10:36

Cardiff will see a leased A321 don't know who from

Newcastle will get 2 A321's as the 2 757's which are normally at Newcastle are to go to gatwick!

goldeneye

1st Oct 2013, 10:43

G-FCLD has had the new decal on the tail applied.

mathers_wales_uk

1st Oct 2013, 10:46

That would be amazing if correct HH6702. It would not see a capacity reduction of 40 seats per sector as envisaged.

I do feel for the flight deck who are forced to look re-locate elsewhere if it remains a non TCX aircraft.

aiuk

1st Oct 2013, 10:54

TCX69 - Thanks for the info, flythomascook.com now shows a B752 to SSH. I am wondering if the -300 will operate elsewhere from LGW go go for a re-spray when I can fly on her lol

Really like the new livery and logo. Very re-freshing, some of the fleet is looking tired now. Camera at the ready then. Any pics of LD already?

AirGuru

1st Oct 2013, 11:42

So CWL is to see a damp leased A321, with TCX cabin crew and non-TCX flight crew. Any ideas on who the aircraft will come from ? AtlasJet seem to have a few shored up in Turkey.

JND6198

1st Oct 2013, 14:51

So if TCX is to get 5 new A321s for next summer, will they get rid of more 757s or offer more flights utilising all the aircraft they have?

AP1995

1st Oct 2013, 15:27

the grey would look so much better blue!

gonetech

1st Oct 2013, 15:31

That explains the logo carried next to the forward rear passenger doors on OY-VKI (at least) seen in August

http://www.airliners.net/photo/Thomas-Cook-Airlines/Airbus-A330-343X/2321839/L/ (http://www.airliners.net/photo/Thomas-Cook-Airlines/Airbus-A330-343X/2321839/L/)

VickersVicount

1st Oct 2013, 17:41

Heart looks a bit like the one (albeit different colour) from Liverpool Victoria Insurance. Not sure I like. A revision and update of the existing lottery would have been nicer. Hope they do a clean sweep of repaints instead of a MyTravel debacle. Agree looks very like Primera/Veuling/Jettime combo.
Was definitely time however for a Thomas Cook refresh. Noone can really do anything about the gawd awful 753 interior though as much as they might try.

gonetech

1st Oct 2013, 21:18

I can't remember being on a Thomas Cook flight and not thinking the interior was poor. Hopefully the ripped seats and chewing gum stuck in various places will not become part of the new interior!
If ever there was a need for a make over. :D

gilesdavies

1st Oct 2013, 23:09

Just wondering what the views are of Thomas Cook ever returning to Luton?

They haven't flown from the airport for a few years now, and would have thought their would atleast be a market a single A320/321 based at the airport?

Thomson are really the only charter carrier left at the airport basing 3-4 aircraft here in the summer months. While I appreciate Thomson's HQ is at Luton, they are only going to be basing that number of aircraft if there is the market. After Gatwick, Manchester and Birmingham, I think it is there largest base, with a similar number at East Mids...

Going back 5-7 years ago before the Airtours and Thomson merger, we had two Airtours aircraft based at the airport (an A320 year round and DC-10 in the peak months) and both First Choice and Thomas Cook based an A320 at the airport. Also at this time Monarch had quite healthy charter programme from the airport and was beginning its transition to more scheduled services.

MKY661

1st Oct 2013, 23:39

Thread For New TCX Livery Started:
http://www.pprune.org/spectators-balcony-spotters-corner/524720-new-thomas-cook-livery.html#post8077021

MKY661

1st Oct 2013, 23:46

Also an A320 has been WFU so it looks like it's not just 757's leaving the fleet :)

AirGuru

2nd Oct 2013, 08:12

G-KKAZ has been withdrawn from use. Ferried LGW-MAN yesterday.

Looks as though they are indeed standardising the TCX fleet to all A321 as the A320's are around 10 years old, not that old for some charter aircraft.

mathers_wales_uk

2nd Oct 2013, 10:13

Back in May there was an article announcing Thomas Cook signing a lease agreement with GECAS as part of it's fleet renewal plan.

News Article - Thomas Cook signs Airbus lease agreement (http://walesairforum.wordpress.com/2013/05/29/thomas-cook-signs-airbus-lease-agreement/)

JonnyH

3rd Oct 2013, 17:58

It appears that Thomas Cook Cardiff is going to be a non thomas cook aircraft. Despite high load factors according to the civil aviation authority it seems welsh passengers are going to lose out again.

What about passengers around the rest of the uk that are using thomas cook? You can be damn sure it won't just be Cardiff next year and it certainly hasn't been just Cardiff in the previous summers.

We all should be pleased these "wet leases" are coming in, to avoid routes being chopped, even if they can be a load of s**t sometimes!

mathers_wales_uk

3rd Oct 2013, 21:12

Other bases are having capacity increase and Cardiff are to lose out despite high load factors. There are larger bases elsewhere where a mix of in-house and wet lease operation won't have such overall impact.

wet leasing an aircraft can have detrimental impact on the eyes of passengers especially if it leads to dispatch reliability being decreased. Also what happens if aircraft is AOG. Will Thomas Cook try and re-route one of their aircraft of will we have to wait for another wet leased aircraft to be positioned in from possibly outside the UK.

MKY661

5th Oct 2013, 23:22

Here are the forthcoming changes of the fleet to Summer 2014:

Airbus A320:
G-KKAZ has been WFU and is being returned to lessor.
G-DHRG to be WFU this winter
G-DHJZ to be WFU this winter

Airbus A321:
G-TCDB to transfer from Condor 2nd February 2014
G-TCDC is due to be delivered 3rd December 2013
G-TCDD is due to be delivered 10th March 2014
G-TCDE is due to be delivered 10th March 2014
G-TCDF is due to be delivered 10th April 2014
G-TCDG is due to be delivered 10th April 2014

Boeing 757-200
G-FCLF to be WFU this winter

3 other aircraft are due to leave however the types have yet to be confirmed. :)

Source: Thomas Cook Airlines (http://www.jethros.org.uk/fleets/fleet_listings/thomas_cook_airlines_uk.htm)

Morrihell

6th Oct 2013, 00:38

Mathers...

Glass half empty?

Cardiff's got TCX next year, perhaps you would be happier without (?)

It's a small world/heart at Cardiff for TCX, if it's leased in from someone/where else, live with it, at least it will be flying for TCX from Cardiff.

MH

mathers_wales_uk

6th Oct 2013, 15:43

Of course it's better than not having anything at all however you will be suprised how 40 seats per flight can have a huge bearing on the stats which have only this year started to improve.

Also what about the excellent flight deck that have to relocate to new bases if appropriate. With the reduction of aircraft size also means reduction in cabin crew requirement for next year.

As for OTP and dispatch reliability then this is a different story.

The TCX product at Cardiff is currently excellent let down only by the TCX customer service department at HQ. The more people that have to deal with this department will have a different opinion of TCX as a whole.

As the saying goes 'You don't know how good a company is until things go wrong'

LiamNCL

11th Oct 2013, 09:45

Whats with the TCX aircraft heading into scotland to operate all TFS flights ?

yeo valley

11th Oct 2013, 09:59

is it not school holidays in scotland. if so then extra flts put on. just a thought.

IrishFlyer2013

11th Oct 2013, 11:00

Its the start of half term in Scotland. Thomas Cook are operating 75 additional flights from GLA.

Over the weekend TCX aircraft will position up to GLA to operate additional flights to ACE, AYT, DLM, NBE, PMI, LPA & TFS.

TCX have done this for the past few years.

BFS BHD

11th Oct 2013, 11:17

Also BFS based A321 G-TCDA has been helping out at GLA for the past 2-3 days :)

LiamNCL

11th Oct 2013, 18:23

I spotted G-NIKO descending into GLA the other day on FR24 was wondering what a a321 was doing up there ! All the 757s have operated flights back to their base from TFS

alasdair1

27th Oct 2013, 02:52

are the A321's with factory new?

sharklettes or neo's?

Mr @ Spotty M

27th Oct 2013, 08:06

Neo's are a model series of aircraft, sharklets are what is installed on the NEO's or can be installed on the CEO's.
My guess would be that TCX next delivery of A321s, will have Sharklets fitted.

alasdair1

27th Oct 2013, 16:51

thanks do you knowthe msn's ofthem

MKY661

27th Oct 2013, 17:24

Try Here:
Thomas Cook Airlines Fleet List (http://www.jethros.org.uk/fleets/fleet_listings/thomas_cook_airlines_uk.htm)

:)

alasdair1

27th Oct 2013, 21:26

thanks
it didnt have the tcdd-g msns as yet

MKY661

30th Oct 2013, 21:48

G-DHJZ has been WFU today and G-DHRG will be WFU tomorrow :)

SCANDIC

1st Nov 2013, 14:18

Tommy cook new 330 came in last night about half 7. ex G-WWBM

mikkie4

1st Nov 2013, 22:55

TCX 757-GFCLF doing engine tests at SEN yesterday,nice picture on SEN facebook page

JND6198

3rd Nov 2013, 17:10

Is G-FCLF not being WFU this winter?

Nextprop

3rd Nov 2013, 17:49

G-FCLF has already been withdrawn from use, hence why it is receiving maintenance end of lease now at Southend.

JND6198

3rd Nov 2013, 17:53

Ahh right didnt realise that it had already been withdrawn :ugh:, makes sense now

Boeing737-8

3rd Nov 2013, 20:58

Could any one see luton getting a plane based in the summer would be nice but it is all about money now

LGS6753

5th Nov 2013, 10:09

From Travel Mole:

UK to fly first Thomas Cook aircraft in new livery (http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?c=setreg&region=2&m_id=s~T_mdT_Y!&w_id=9434&news_id=2008885)

OntimeexceptACARS

7th Nov 2013, 21:07

215 seats on a Ted Rogers....blimey!:eek:

Curious Pax

8th Nov 2013, 08:27

Interesting - there is a Condor 753 in the Manchester TCX hangar at the moment that was reported to be going into Air Livery next door once spannering was finished for a coat of the new paint. Either the news article is wrong, or the spannering will take a month.

rutankrd

8th Nov 2013, 09:02

Where in that article does it imply that G-TCDB will be the first group plane in Sunny Heart and stealth grey ?

It just say first UK plane to be factory fresh delivered in the livery.

The current Condor B753 is expected to be out of the spray bay around the same time.

Curious Pax

8th Nov 2013, 10:05

Re-reading the article we are both wide of the mark:

"The first brand-new aircraft to sport Thomas Cook Group's redesigned livery will begin operating in the UK next month."

They are referring to the first factory-fresh aircraft in the new group livery, as opposed to first UK or first existing aircraft.

TCX69

8th Nov 2013, 10:13

215Y Seatplan:
http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh498/TCX69K/TCXA321215Y_zps4049a041.png (http://s1248.photobucket.com/user/TCX69K/media/TCXA321215Y_zps4049a041.png.html)

Where in that article does it imply that G-TCDB will be the first group plane in Sunny Heart and stealth grey ?

G-TCDB is already in the old livery. It'll be G-TCDC that is delivered in the new livery.

clipstone1

8th Nov 2013, 15:32

215 seats on a 321 is not high for a single class aircraft. First Choice used to operate them at 218.....

caaardiff

8th Nov 2013, 21:19

TCX current A321 are 220 seats. Have they finally realised the legroom is terrible? Will the new aircraft have slimline seats?

SWBKCB

9th Nov 2013, 05:55

Row 37 looks to be in the centre of the action :yuk:

TCX69

9th Nov 2013, 12:44

I see that G-CHTZ has a config of 319Y in a 2-4-2 layout and no Premium Cabin? :confused:

LAX_LHR

9th Nov 2013, 12:52

I see that G-CHTZ has a config of 319Y in a 2-4-2 layout and no Premium
Cabin?

And being primarily used on the typically higher-end Caribbean runs of BGI/ANU/UVF where the premium cabin is more likely to be used. Something seems slightly wrong with that arrangement.

TCX69

9th Nov 2013, 12:57

BGI/ANU/UVF

CUN too :oh:

Something seems slightly wrong with that arrangement

Indeed! I wonder why they didn't keep the very newly re-fitted bmi Business seats?!

LAX_LHR

9th Nov 2013, 12:59

Indeed! I wonder why they didn't keep the very newly re-fitted bmi Business
seats?!

Or even use this aircraft on the MCO/LAS flights and one of the A330's with the premium cabins on the Caribbean run. I have a hard time believing MCO see's more premium demand than ANU/UVF/CUN/BGI, unless they are trying to compete directly with the Virgin product?

Cazza_fly

9th Nov 2013, 15:39

TCX current A321 are 220 seats. Have they finally realised the legroom is terrible? Will the new aircraft have slimline seats?

Five seats less wont make much difference... It will however potentially mean they will be able to offer upto 6 rows of extra space seats (34") towards the front of the aircraft.

The new aircraft will have new seats on them yes. The Recaro Bl3520, same design that is used on most Lufthansa group shorthaul cabins.

:ok:

MKY661

9th Nov 2013, 16:02

TCX will not operate MAN-ALC and GLA-ALC next summer. Flights end at the end of April :)

rutankrd

9th Nov 2013, 16:47

No Premium :confused:

Ask a little man down Tatton way why?:mad:

There is no Premium offer ex UK specifically because of ADP rates.:=

They are trying a fiddle :rolleyes: where they do offer premium on the return leg and an invite seat selection outbound.:hmm:

janeyTA

9th Nov 2013, 17:04

There is a premium service offered on the A330s that have a premium cabin. Bookable and payable outbound and inbound.

CabinCrewe

9th Nov 2013, 20:31

None of the ALC flights (North, Scotland, London) are loaded so I wouldnt read too much into it.

janeyTA

9th Nov 2013, 20:51

All summer 2014 flights are already loaded. Thomas Cook ALC packages are all being done on other airlines.

MKY661

9th Nov 2013, 22:05

Yeah only MAN and GLA are operating this winter I believe :)

LiamNCL

10th Nov 2013, 10:42

TCBB operated NCL - ALC Yesterday ?

CabinCrewe

10th Nov 2013, 12:07

...hence why none of them are loaded on Flythomascook.
GLA is EZY and BE for Thomas Cook Packages to ALC next summer

waco

11th Nov 2013, 12:02

Why does the Thomas Cook Pension perform so badly ?

I dont suppose anyone from TCX ever comes on here but desperate times call for desperate measures.

waco

14th Nov 2013, 16:15

bump.........

MKY661

17th Nov 2013, 22:09

G-SUEW has been WFU which leaves only one TCX A320 in the fleet, and I have a sinking feeling that might be going as well but unsure when :) If anyone knows that would be good :)

BFS BHD

17th Nov 2013, 22:21

Possible that its staying for a while has its has the new 'Heart' logo on the tail?

TCXBoi

18th Nov 2013, 13:59

Though GTCAD does not have an exit date just yet, it is the last remaining A320 in TCX fleet based at Bristol for the winter. GTCAD is due to leave sometime in March/April when Thomas Cook accept delivery of their new A321's.
Its sad, I do like the A320, and they are great to operate on. Never mind, looking forward to the brand new A321's next year!

MKY661

18th Nov 2013, 23:22

TCXBoi

19th Nov 2013, 10:12

No worries, it is sad indeed. I enjoyed working on the 320. I got sent to Stansted and Cardiff a few times this summer where they have A321's and realised how much i prefer the 320 . . .
And thank you for the welcome :)

LGS6753

19th Nov 2013, 11:09

From Travel Mole:

Tour operators sell shares in air traffic controller (http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?c=setreg&region=2&m_id=s~T_mdT_Y!&w_id=9473&news_id=2009111)

763 jock

19th Nov 2013, 13:38

Waco. My pension showed an investment return of just over 11%. I think the scheme had a good year.

macdo

19th Nov 2013, 15:11

No shock, the plan has been for TCXUK to go all 321 for sometime. Slowly all the 75's will be rolled over too. I believe BHX is next in line.
Apparently the last 320 is going to TCX Belgium early next year and an extra 321 (not new) will either be retained from those going off lease next year or acquired from elsewhere.

Travel Agent

4th Dec 2013, 08:07

http://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2013/12/04/46233/Articles/getAsset.aspx?ItemID=20984

First A321 in new colours to be based at BFS from next week. Source: Travel Weekly

Curious Pax

4th Dec 2013, 08:52

'Twas delivered to Manchester yesterday evening. Set me thinking - TCX haven't had many new build aircraft since they adopted that name in 2003. A bit of research suggests it is only the third, after 330 G-TCXA (now with Air Transat) and 320 G-TCKE (now with Condor). A few more on the way next year though....

Locker10a

4th Dec 2013, 12:37

Will TCX be getting a new uniform to match their livery and new colours ??

LAX_LHR

4th Dec 2013, 12:59

'Twas delivered to Manchester yesterday evening. Set me thinking - TCX
haven't had many new build aircraft since they adopted that name in 2003. A bit of research suggests it is only the third, after 330 G-TCXA (now with Air
Transat) and 320 G-TCKE (now with Condor). A few more on the way next year though

And if I remember rightly these new A321's will eventually make their way to Condor too. Cant remember when though.

TCXBoi

5th Dec 2013, 09:40

"Will TCX be getting a new uniform to match their livery and new colours ??"

sadly not for another 2 years. We were supposed to get it this coming April, but it has been delayed.

MKY661

8th Dec 2013, 22:06

G-FCLE has now been Withdrawn From use :)

SCANDIC

9th Dec 2013, 16:57

Not many 757's left now.

MKY661

9th Dec 2013, 16:58

Not many 757's left now.

Yeah I Know. Not sure if any more will go this winter. We shall see :)

SCANDIC

9th Dec 2013, 19:41

I wonder who would eventually get the 300 series obviously they won't be going for some years but I bet fed ex would love those with them being a stretch version.

BFS BHD

12th Dec 2013, 17:19

G-WJAN now gone to Westjet for the winter!

MKY661

13th Dec 2013, 22:59

The last A320, G-TCAD will be withdrawn in March or April 2014 and will go off to Thomas Cook Airlines Belgium.

Source: Thomas Cook Airlines Fleet List (http://www.jethros.org.uk/fleets/fleet_listings/thomas_cook_airlines_uk.htm)

EK77WNCL

14th Dec 2013, 22:01

FINALLY!

Thomas Cook is introducing a new cabin!

Short haul legroom increases to 31"
Long haul increases to 33"

Interior looks nice and light and welcoming, same plastic-leather stuff but cream/blue.

Will try and put some pictures on.

Got pictures:
User Photo (http://www.airliners.net/uf/view.file?id=9742&filename=phpF5XTfb.jpeg)
User Photo (http://www.airliners.net/uf/view.file?id=9742&filename=phphtJVr9.jpeg)
User Photo (http://www.airliners.net/uf/view.file?id=9742&filename=phpBRuDyd.jpeg)
User Photo (http://www.airliners.net/uf/view.file?id=9742&filename=phpmkSK34.jpeg)

Hoping against hope we might see overhead TV's or even... EVEN PTV's on the new A/C but that really would be too good to be true.

janeyTA

14th Dec 2013, 23:11

Longhaul has been 33" for a few years, apart for their latest A330, the ex BMI which is 31 (which looks very much like that is the aircraft in the photos).

EK77WNCL

15th Dec 2013, 01:04

Yeah that is the aircraft in question.

goldeneye

15th Dec 2013, 09:00

The new A321's will have IFE on drop down screens.

The new seats on the ex BMI A330 are the same Y class seats that DE are using on their 767s.

CabinCrewe

15th Dec 2013, 10:01

In the last PTV pic why oh why do they still think we want to watch George and Mildred. Thomson were no better.

mart901

15th Dec 2013, 11:04

Will the new cabin/legroom be standard accross the whole fleet or just the new aircraft?

EK77WNCL

15th Dec 2013, 13:12

I would think they might refit the ones that are sticking around. I doubt the 757's will see it though. Maybe one or two.

SCANDIC

16th Dec 2013, 20:20

The only aircraft to maybe get the refurb would probably be the 300's.

EK77WNCL

16th Dec 2013, 20:39

Yeah the 300's most likely, they'll be sticking around until an A322 NEO or 737 MAX 10 comes along!

I think it may be reasonable to assume that any aircraft painted in the full new livery will probably be refitted inside too. Hopefully with drop down TV's as well.

Another question I was wanting to ask, do you think TCX will incorporate the 'Egypt' liveries into the new livery?

LiamNCL

17th Dec 2013, 05:25

G-JMCG Has the new seat interior judging by yesterdays flight of dreams at NCL

SCANDIC

17th Dec 2013, 11:44

Very surprised that has the new interior that's one of the oldest 75's they have.

LiamNCL

17th Dec 2013, 18:18

Thats what I was thinking , But the link below from twitter shows a picture from inside G-JMCG Yesterday

https://mobile.twitter.com/c_debus/status/412568218088136704/photo/1?screen_name=c_debus

EK77WNCL

17th Dec 2013, 21:19

Now that IS interesting...

Cazza_fly

18th Dec 2013, 02:35

Those are refurbished current seats not newly refitted Recaro seats... Its a case of keeping the interiors refreshed and standardised without the huge costs of a total refit for the shorter time the aircraft will continue to be operated in the tcx fleet.

LiamNCL

3rd Jan 2014, 15:01

G-TCDB Will have sharklets fitted at MAN after its transfered from Condor 2nd Feb

cheesebag

6th Jan 2014, 13:12

Think Ive flown on most of the remaining 752 aircraft lately including FCLI and JMCG, all had the above seats. Terrible legroom :ouch:

take-off

6th Jan 2014, 16:40

I'm surprised that the cabin seating is grey and blue, considering the new branding colours are grey and yellow???

shirls8

12th Jan 2014, 22:44

Hi, Not sure if this is the right place to post my question but here goes, I am going to book flight on TCX124 from Glasgow to Las Vegas thinking of booking premium seats and wondered if anyone could advise best seats in that class. My initial thoughts were to book the last row of 2 which is at toilet would this be a problem and also do these seats recline the same as others in that cabin.
thanks in advance
shiirley

Jamesair

12th Jan 2014, 23:09

general advice - never book seats next to the toilet, there will probably be a constant queue right alongside your seat

monarchnew

13th Jan 2014, 07:56

Best seats in the premium cabin are Row 7. There's no toilets behind them just a bulkhead and doors 2 and they have a full recline. Also means you'll be first off the aircraft. :)

shirls8

13th Jan 2014, 09:07

thanks everyone for the quick response to my question.

Monarchnew When the seat plan is shown row 7 looks like it backs on to the toilet cubicle, also I thought that economy toilets were located downstairs but the plan shows they are at the rear of the aircraft is this right.
Do you know where I could see the correct layout it this is indeed wrong
thanks again

janeyTA

13th Jan 2014, 10:29

Row 7 only have a bulkhead behind. There is a toilet at the front of the aircraft, also at the rear, and then toilets downstairs at row 28.
The correct seating plan will show during the booking process, if you're booking flight only.

alasdair1

14th Jan 2014, 03:46

Hi folks,
Will the 753s be based in glasgow this summer again as per the last two years.
The demand is their as some flights gla to turkey are 752atm in place of the normal 753
Some are at only 6seats left and when do tcx allocate thr types just before the season?

_IRL_Flyer

14th Jan 2014, 06:27

The 753's are being based in Gatwick this summer I think with 3 752's being based in GLA.

waco

14th Jan 2014, 11:41

Here's a question regarding Thomas Cook.

Is it's pension scheme the worst pension scheme in the world ?

True Blue

14th Jan 2014, 11:46

Depends on the type of scheme. What type of scheme is it? And does Thomas Cook contribute?

TB

macdo

16th Jan 2014, 07:25

WACO
thats the 3rd. time you have asked this question on different threads. Can you expand on it a bit?

aer lingus

17th Jan 2014, 10:08

Thomas Cook are closing their Irish operation with effect from April 2014. They say online bookings are the reason behind it.

goldeneye

17th Jan 2014, 12:23

aer lingus Thomas Cook are closing their Irish operation with effect from April 2014. They say online bookings are the reason behind it.

Its Thomas Cook the tour operator that's stopping Irish operations.

Nothing to do with TCX as they don't operate flights from the The Republc only NI.

_IRL_Flyer

7th Feb 2014, 12:36

Thomas Cook are operating new flights from Gatwick & Manchester to Sal, Cape Verde for W14/15. They are also operating Manchester - Agadir. :ok:

macdo

7th Feb 2014, 15:48

Anyone know if the ACMI operator has been chosen for CWL S14 yet?

fjencl

7th Feb 2014, 17:54

Maybe it will be Avionexpress.

macdo

7th Feb 2014, 21:05

Any info to back that up?

Hostie89

8th Feb 2014, 18:50

Can someone please tell me how many and what type of aircraft are based at LGW this summer and expected for next winter? ;)

Cloud1

8th Feb 2014, 19:35

Anyone any idea what aircraft is due to operate the LGW-Zakinthos on Thursdays in the summer - we are booked in May. Hoping it won't be some wet leased airline and will actually be TCX operated

TCX69

9th Feb 2014, 23:51

Anyone any idea what aircraft is due to operate the LGW-Zakinthos on Thursdays in the summer - we are booked in May. Hoping it won't be some wet leased airline and will actually be TCX operated

It is indeed TCX operated, by B757-200.

SCANDIC

14th Feb 2014, 08:05

Are the two royal flight 757's leased from thomas cook or are they leased from the lessor and when are they actually going to russia.

MKY661

14th Feb 2014, 08:42

Are the two royal flight 757's leased from thomas cook or are they leased from the lessor and when are they actually going to russia.

They are actually leaving the fleet :)

aiuk

22nd Feb 2014, 09:29

Hi all,

Are we too early to find out whether the B753 will be flying in and out of LGW this winter? Still looking to catch a ride on her, especially in the new livery :)

Any info (TCX69 maybe lol) would be greatly appreciated.

aiuk

monarchnew

22nd Feb 2014, 10:12

Just go onto flythomascook and do a dummy booking. The 753 is certainly operating out of LGW next winter. Its definitely down to do the TFS on a Tues in Jan 2015 looking at the booking I just tried!

cuerdley1989

28th Feb 2014, 05:24

Does anyone know the reason for TCX464 (Manchester to Cayo Coco) leaving 5 hours late yesterday?

arran91

28th Feb 2014, 10:50

Is there any news on which company the a320 being based at Newcastle this summer is coming from

HH6702

28th Feb 2014, 12:00

Just a guess but I'm guessing smartlynx again for ncl.
Hope its different one or maybe a leased A321 instead of 320

TCX69

28th Feb 2014, 13:02

Are we too early to find out whether the B753 will be flying in and out of LGW this winter?
Both 757-300's (75T) will be LGW based this winter. Still a few gaps but currently the schedule is:

Monday
BJL
SSH

Tuesday
HRG
TFS

Wednesday
NBE
???

Thursday
BJL
SSH

Friday
HRG
???

Saturday
GVA/???
FUE

Sunday
GNB/???
ACE

3 A320's are expected for S14, for CWL, LGW and NCL. 2 of which were meant to be coming from SmartLynx. With the arrival of an extra A321 G-TCDZ, this may now replace one of the A320's, but at which base I don't know.

alasdair1

28th Feb 2014, 20:14

does any one know the a/c types to be based at gla this summer

also where will the mon tcx 3528 1855 bjv come from cfu or fnc due to times are the same arr into gla
and the tcx3876 where does this flight come from before it does this flight
alasdair

LiamNCL

28th Feb 2014, 20:38

Think the extra A321 might be at NCL ? Not seen any A320 seat plan on any dummy booking I did , all A321 plans I noticed but not 100% sure

TCX69

28th Feb 2014, 21:55

does any one know the a/c types to be based at gla this summer3x 757-200's and 1x A330 Fri-Sun

also where will the mon tcx 3528 1855 bjv come from cfu or fnc due to times are the same arr into gla
and the tcx3876 where does this flight come from before it does this flightTCX3528 will be operated by either of the FNC or CFU aircraft, as they both arrive at the same time it could change week on week.

The same with TCX3876, this leaves at the same time as the 3012 LCA so it could be operated by either the inbound 3002 IBZ or 3117 MAH.

Think the extra A321 might be at NCL ? Not seen any A320 seat plan on any dummy booking I did , all A321 plans I noticed but not 100% sureThe current A320 schedule for NCL is below, all things subject to change though.

Monday
ZTH, MAH, DLM

Tuesday
DLM (W-Pattern/DSA)

Wednesday
FUE, DLM

Thursday
ACE

Friday
PMI, MAH, BOJ

Saturday
IBZ, LPA

Sunday
REU, EFL