Tangoqueen Posted July 25, 2015 #1 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Hi just wondering if anyone is back from flying Titan Airways from Manchester yet? If so, I wondered whether you noticed anyone getting cabin luggage weighed. It states on VP and Titan site for Cunard and P&O charter flights that max hand luggage is 5kg. With the 20kg of hold luggage and no opportunity to purchase more had hoped to carry some excess in hand luggage but I think my normal handbag probably weighs nearly 5kg. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kir royale Posted July 26, 2015 #2 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Hi, We recently flew Titan to join QV in Athens. When we checked in at Manchester, we remarked hope we're not overweight. She replied,no worries. Hand luggage was not weighed on the outbound flight or on return from Rome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangoqueen Posted July 26, 2015 Author #3 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Hi,We recently flew Titan to join QV in Athens. When we checked in at Manchester, we remarked hope we're not overweight. She replied,no worries. Hand luggage was not weighed on the outbound flight or on return from Rome. Thank you for your response Kir Royale, I'm trying to thin out what I am packing but it is v hard. Any idea of how much your checked in luggage weighed? Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winchester Ranger Posted July 27, 2015 #4 Share Posted July 27, 2015 (edited) If it helps I just booked with Flybe for the Southampton to Manchester one way flight. Their standard baggage weight is 20kg with an "upgrade" to 23kg for just a few pounds more (which I opted for just in case). They also offer a heavy upgrade to 40kg for 2 bags but that seemed quite expensive as I recall. The maximum single bag weight is 30kg. I have no experience with Titan, but I'd be inclined to book an airline that has multiple daily flights - it gives you more of a back up plan if your flight is delayed or canceled for any reason. Edited July 27, 2015 by Winchester Ranger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laktex Posted July 27, 2015 #5 Share Posted July 27, 2015 I have no experience with Titan, but I'd be inclined to book an airline that has multiple daily flights - it gives you more of a back up plan if your flight is delayed or canceled for any reason. Titan is a regular Cunard charter so I think you are safe !! My experieneces with Titan have been excellent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Hattie Posted July 27, 2015 #6 Share Posted July 27, 2015 If it helps I just booked with Flybe for the Southampton to Manchester one way flight. Their standard baggage weight is 20kg with an "upgrade" to 23kg for just a few pounds more (which I opted for just in case). They also offer a heavy upgrade to 40kg for 2 bags but that seemed quite expensive as I recall. The maximum single bag weight is 30kg. I have no experience with Titan, but I'd be inclined to book an airline that has multiple daily flights - it gives you more of a back up plan if your flight is delayed or canceled for any reason. These are flights specially chartered by Cunard for their fly cruises - there is no need for a back up plan, Cunard will get you there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kir royale Posted July 27, 2015 #7 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Thank you for your response Kir Royale, I'm trying to thin out what I am packing but it is v hard. Any idea of how much your checked in luggage weighed? Thanks again Hi, as I recall it was 19.6 kg so a little underweight. I packed much as I normally do for a cruise out of Southampton. Including 4 formal outfits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangoqueen Posted July 27, 2015 Author #8 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Thank you everyone, unfortunately Titan state that excess or additional baggage cannot be purchased, if it could we would definitely pay for an additional bag, at least then we could bring back gifts and souvenirs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queenie1603 Posted July 30, 2015 #9 Share Posted July 30, 2015 We are on the same flight out of Manchester. It does seem a bit mean of Cunard. The tour operator set the limits. I am glad we are only on a 7 day cruise. It's good to know though that hand luggage isn't weighed. I know I can get 10 kg in my hand luggage and it's well inside the size dimensions quoted on the Titan website. At this very moment I am waiting to see how much weight/space my husband doesn't take up!!! He usually travels very light. We have two days in Rome after the cruise and Cunard have organised our return with BA via Heathrow so at least on the way back we will have more leeway re weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangoqueen Posted July 30, 2015 Author #10 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Hi Queenie, I called up yesterday to Titan and they implied that a little extra won't be a problem ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queenie1603 Posted July 31, 2015 #11 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Hi Queenie, I called up yesterday to Titan and they implied that a little extra won't be a problem ;) Thanks Tangoqueen. Just watching my husband finishing off his packing now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Hattie Posted July 31, 2015 #12 Share Posted July 31, 2015 That's good to know, have a great time both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queenie1603 Posted August 13, 2015 #13 Share Posted August 13, 2015 (edited) Titan were fine once we found where to check in. We arrived 3 hrs before check in. Thank goodness we met some fellow passengers as thought we were at the wrong terminal. When the flight did show it was to 'an undisclosed destination' very mysterious. There was a delay on boarding due to the late arrival of the plane from Gatwick. The leg room was OK but the seats were very narrow. Cunard had not purchased any drinks or refreshments for a 4 hour flight. There were limited drinks and snacks on board to purchase. Personally I think this is very mean for a 'luxury cruise line' not to provide some food and drink, the holiday starts with the flight. We arrived at a very small airport 80km from Istanbul. It took us a long time to go through border control and ages for our bags to appear even though we were the only plane in. It took 2 hrs to get to the ship. Cunard can do better than this, others do. Gambia Experince use Titan and their passengers get free food and beverages. Edited August 13, 2015 by Queenie1603 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegase90 Posted August 13, 2015 #14 Share Posted August 13, 2015 All the info is here, on the Titan Airways web site: http://www.titan-airways.com/passenger-information/tour-operator-series- flights.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegase90 Posted August 13, 2015 #15 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Oops, trying again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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