I always Thomson Holidays for my package holidays whenever I possibly can. This includes their direct booking offshoot Portland Direct.
They generally offer super holidays in good quality accommodation at reasonable prices. They are not the cheapest by quite some way but you always know with Thomson that the holiday will not be in some awful hole! I've tried other tour operators and the same is not true.
Therefore Thomson is the best in my opinion and, if you read all their advertising material, also in their opinion.
Then why don't they do something about 'cattle truck' flights? I accept entirely that Britannia (which is Thomsons Airline) are no worse than all the other charter airlines but why don't they make the Britannia service the best in the market?
The food is ok - standard airline food. The staff are pleasant and helpful. The planes seem well cared for. The flight are generally on-time.
But there's no legroom!
I love holidays but dread the flights. I'm 6'3" and have to spend the whole flight with my legs spread wide open pressed into the seat in front. I have even received complaints from the people sitting in front because my knees stick into their backs! What am I supposed to do with them?
A flight of any more than two hours is absolute torture.
You can opt to pay a supplement for more legroom but the places are very limited so it's almost impossible to get one.
Thomson / Britannia do something! I feel sure that if they increased legroom and comfort on their flights holidaymakers would flock to them.
Thomson - be the premium tour operator and upgrade your airline!
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Good op - and know what you mean about the leg room - my partner is 6'2" and struggles on most flights. With regards to Thomson being the dearest tour operator - we are a family of 2 adults/2 kids, and none of the other major tour operators come close to Thomson/Skytours on brochure prices for cost and value for money, (and believe me I trawl every one for the bargains) I believe Portland are even cheaper, although I have never used them.
Sue
xanadu 08.03.2001 18:04
That is the only reason that I hate flying, I'm only 5"2 but my husband is a large lad, not only does he have trouble with the legroom, but also with the width of the seats. Thanks Donna.
scottyk 02.03.2001 12:42
yes that old timer called leg room! its a bit of a nightmare isn't it. Keep writing:-)
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