More space for everyone when you fly longhaul with us
33" seat pitch as standard with Thomson Airways longhaul economy
Book your Thomson long haul holiday now, and you'll get a 33” seat pitch, stylish leather seats and more on your flights with Thomson Airways. Just think - that’s more legroom in long haul economy than BA, Virgin Atlantic, bmi & Monarch*.
They say size doesn’t matter - but trust us it does. Especially when you’re flying a long way. That’s why we’re revolutionising long haul flights by giving all our passengers more space to stretch out on our Boeing 767 aircraft. And we knock most other holiday companies into touch when it comes to Premium class seats - giving you at least 36" seat pitch, plus even better entertainment, and complimentary drinks**.
And to top this all off, we've produced a HD quality video specifically for Thomson long-haul passengers, so you can see exactly what you're getting. Have a look at our new video, and catch a glimpse of what to expect when you fly with us.
A new way to fly long haul...
Standard Class - Included as standard on ALL our longhaul flights
- 33" seat pitch as standard - that’s more legroom in long haul economy than BA, Virgin Atlantic, bmi and Monarch*
- Stylish leather seats and in-flight amenity pack
- 7” widescreen seatback TV
- Up to 10 movies - 5 each way
- Up to 7 TV channels and at least 10 audio channels
- 6 interactive games
- Dedicated kids’ TV channels, cartoons and movies
- Free headphones
- Friendly and efficient cabin crew
- Choice of four-course meal and a snack before landing, inspired by celebrity chef Aldo Zilli in summer 2009†
Premium Class - More seat space, entertainment & drinks included**
- Upgrade to our Premium Class cabin and look forward to all this - at a fraction of the price of scheduled airlines...
- At least 36” seat pitch as standard
- Wide leather seats with head support
- Luxury pampering pack
- 9” widescreen seatback TV
- Entertainment on demand with 'play', 'pause' and 'rewind' function
- Up to 16 movies - 8 each way
- Up to 7 TV channels and 10 audio channels
- Up to 10 interactive games
- Complimentary noise-reduction headsets
- Dedicated cabin crew
- Priority check-in and boarding
- Free drinks (not including Champagne) including a drink before take-off
- Choice of four-course meal and a snack before landing, inspired by celebrity chef Aldo Zilli in summer 2009†
- Free fun kids’ meals
Here's a few of Our Fantastic Upgrade Prices on Selected Routes
| Destination | Destination Airport | UK Departure Airport | Departure Date | Premium Seat Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya | Mombasa | Gatwick | 7th, 14th, 28th Nov and 5th Dec | £99 |
| Manchester | 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th Nov and 7th Dec | £99 | ||
| Dominican Republic | Puerto Plata | Gatwick | 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th Nov and 1st, 4th and 8th Dec | £99 |
| Manchester | 12th, 19th Nov and 3rd and 10th Dec | £99 | ||
| Dominican Republic | Puerto Plata | Manchester | Wednesday departures 7th May - 22nd Oct 08 |
£189 |
| Birmingham | Tuesday departures 6th May - 17th Oct |
£189 | ||
| Dominican Republic | La Romana | Gatwick Birmingham |
Sunday departures 21st Dec 08 - 12 Apr 09 |
£199 |
| Jamaica | Montego Bay | Gatwick | Saturday departures 23rd May - 10th Oct 09 |
£200 |
| Gatwick | Tuesday departures 5th May - 20th Oct 09 |
£200 |
New 787 Dreamliner
Thomson Airways are scheduled to take delivery of 11 787 Dreamliner airplanes between 2010 and 2013. The aircraft are designed to make flying more pleasurable for passengers with cleaner cabin air, larger windows and improved lighting.
Get all the latest informaton on the new 787 Dreamliners, including images and videos here.
* Source: BATA website, September 2008
** Excluding champagne
† Available on selected flights
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