ospreycruiser Posted February 1, 2017 #1 Share Posted February 1, 2017 I have read on another forum that there are plans to stop using the Thomson Dreamliner on Caribbean flights. We are on Britannia in February 2018 so would probably be affected. Does this mean more use of Virgin Atlantic in addition to the Adonia cruises? I looked on the P&O website but could not find anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urzzz1871 Posted February 1, 2017 #2 Share Posted February 1, 2017 We are flying out in March, and are still flying with Thomson, just on a 767 as opposed to a Dreamliner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianI Posted February 1, 2017 #3 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Thomson have 10 Dreamliners in service with 3 on order. They have only 3 767's remaining so, providing P&O continue with the Thomson contract, the chances are it will be a Dreamliner. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomson_Airways Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NauticalMiss Posted February 2, 2017 #4 Share Posted February 2, 2017 I don't understand all the fascination over the Dreamliner. We have flown in one on two occasions; the second occasion being one of the most uncomfortable flights we have ever experienced, despite being in premium. The Cabin Manager told us it was probably due to the seating; Thomson were at that time on their 6th or 7th different type of seat, as apparently they keep tweaking the designs. IMO it is service that is most important; well, that and a safe aircraft :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustOxford Posted February 2, 2017 #5 Share Posted February 2, 2017 I heard a whisper that P & O only use Thompson 767's because they were offered cheap as they are end of there service with Thompson and the last three are due to be sold to another airline when replaced with Dreamliners. Heard that next winters flights to the Caribbean from Gatwick and Manchester will be with Virgin Atlantic, Yes, you have guessed it using the last of there old fleet before they to are replaced over the next two years. Seems Thompson are still down to do Birmingham at the moment with the last 767 or Dreamliner but the plane choice will be down to Thompson not P& O. The chap seemed very well informed and talked a lot of sense about this and other stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ospreycruiser Posted February 2, 2017 Author #6 Share Posted February 2, 2017 My flights for February 2018 are currently listed as TOM034 and 035 from Gatwick, so I guess I'll need to wait until the seating plan appears on CP to give me a clue about the aircraft type and airline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jody75 Posted February 2, 2017 #7 Share Posted February 2, 2017 I heard a whisper that P & O only use Thompson 767's because they were offered cheap .................................. Rather strange comments that tend to be contradicted by the facts. Over 90% of Gatwick to Barbados flights have been on the Boeing787 Dreamliner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumduff68 Posted February 2, 2017 #8 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Our Gatwick - Barbados flights next January are Thomson (premium... special birthday 😊) it was "sold" to us on the basis of being a dreamliner so fingers crossed. Still as long as I get to go PE and get there on one piece I'll be happy! Sent from my SM-G935F using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bee-ess Posted February 2, 2017 #9 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Our Gatwick - Barbados flights next January are Thomson (premium... special birthday 😊) it was "sold" to us on the basis of being a dreamliner so fingers crossed. Still as long as I get to go PE and get there on one piece I'll be happy! Sent from my SM-G935F using Forums mobile app We are going on TOM034 from Gatwick to Barbados on 24th Feb and were 'promised' a Dreamliner when we booked on board Britannia in May but alas no, it is 767. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanjam cruisers Posted February 2, 2017 #10 Share Posted February 2, 2017 (edited) Thomson Airways are using their Dreamliner Aircraft on their own long haul Holiday flights that may be the reason they have not been available for all of P&Os charters. On our last two cruises with P&O the aircraft were Dreamliners, this years flight was a 767. Edited February 2, 2017 by Sanjam cruisers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielundecided Posted February 2, 2017 #11 Share Posted February 2, 2017 I don't see the fuss about the Dreamliner either. It would make flying no less stressful IMO! I believe I'm on a Dreamliner (albeit with Virgin) this summer, but I'm not 100% sure. Going to Virgin from Thomson would feel like an upgrade to me. Dan Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecttr Posted February 2, 2017 #12 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Thomson Airways are using their Dreamliner Aircraft on their own long haul Holiday flights that may be the reason they have not been available for all of P&Os charters.On our last two cruises with P&O the aircraft were Dreamliners, this years flight was a 767. The home port dates might be relevant as Thomson have 3 ships in the Caribbean next winter and hotels as well. A ship like TUI Discovery 1/2 has over 2000 passengers and a ship load would need more than 8 Dreamliners, even without hotel guests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NauticalMiss Posted February 3, 2017 #13 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Rather strange comments that tend to be contradicted by the facts. Over 90% of Gatwick to Barbados flights have been on the Boeing787 Dreamliner. This maybe true in general, but we have flown 3 times out of Gatwick, heading for Barbados; once on Thomson, twice on Thomas Cook, i.e. 33% in our case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatmans Lady Posted February 3, 2017 #14 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Our flight isn't till December, but personally, I'd rather it was on the 767 as opposed the dreamliner. We got premium as a 'perk' when we booked, but then I was alarmed to find out that Tomsons premium is only 18" seat width and the 767 is 20.5" Those two and a half inches could be the difference to being omfortable to uncomfortable ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floflegs Posted February 3, 2017 #15 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Our flight is in November with .Thomson from Glasgow. No idea what plane it normally is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted February 3, 2017 #16 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Just flown on the 787 in PE with Thomson. Plenty of room, but not as much as PE with Virgin, good service, plenty of drinks. Virgin is better, but not twice as good (if not more), which is what the Virgin premium extract is compared to Thomson. Sent from my SM-T700 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangoqueen Posted February 4, 2017 #17 Share Posted February 4, 2017 Can anyone confirm what, if any, complimentary food or drink is provided on Thomson Barbados flights from Manchester or is it all to be purchased? Thanks Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dallas16 Posted February 4, 2017 #18 Share Posted February 4, 2017 Can anyone confirm what, if any, complimentary food or drink is provided on Thomson Barbados flights from Manchester or is it all to be purchased? Thanks Sent from my iPad using Forums You get food included on the flight in the form of a full meal after takeoff and then a smaller meal shortly before landing. The only free drink is water or tea/coffee at meal times, no free soft drinks or alcohol anymore Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangoqueen Posted February 4, 2017 #19 Share Posted February 4, 2017 Thank you for your quick response Dallas16 Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gleefull Posted February 5, 2017 #20 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Are alcoholic drinks free if you have booked premium, I was lead to believe this was the case, if not why are they charging £299? , cheers David Sent from my EVA-L09 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumduff68 Posted February 5, 2017 #21 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Are alcoholic drinks free if you have booked premium, I was lead to believe this was the case, if not why are they charging £299? , cheers David Sent from my EVA-L09 using Forums mobile app Taken from the P&O Brochure... from the side of my sofa:D "Flights to and from Barbados include complimentary in-flight meals. Passengers upgrading to Premium Economy also benefit from complimentary drinks (excluding sparkling wine and champagne)" Hope this helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gleefull Posted February 5, 2017 #22 Share Posted February 5, 2017 That helps many thanks Sent from my EVA-L09 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NauticalMiss Posted February 6, 2017 #23 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Are alcoholic drinks free if you have booked premium, I was lead to believe this was the case, if not why are they charging £299? , cheers David Sent from my EVA-L09 using Forums mobile app Hi DAvid Yes they are free. And from memory, they are very generous ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanjam cruisers Posted February 9, 2017 #24 Share Posted February 9, 2017 I do not wish to sound pedantic, but the drinks are hardly free if you are paying £299.00 to upgrade to Premium. It takes a lot of "Free" drinks to cover your £299.00, I have never felt the need to upgrade however I would never criticise anyone who likes to do so but let us not pretend the drinks are "Free". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoupPlease Posted February 9, 2017 #25 Share Posted February 9, 2017 I do not wish to sound pedantic, but the drinks are hardly free if you are paying £299.00 to upgrade to Premium.It takes a lot of "Free" drinks to cover your £299.00, I have never felt the need to upgrade however I would never criticise anyone who likes to do so but let us not pretend the drinks are "Free". Not wishing to sound pedantic but the question asked was if the drinks were free if premium had been paid for. In that context, they are free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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