tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3340560222446184520.post6474888114529816979..comments2024-03-09T13:08:36.312+00:00Comments on North East Family Fun : A Thomas Cook Long Haul Flight from Manchester | In-flight Meals, Entertainment & What to Expect - A ReviewSam Rickelton | Family Travel Bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10821185022874201776noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3340560222446184520.post-62080753100381541792019-07-12T12:25:37.533+01:002019-07-12T12:25:37.533+01:00Only once i have traveled once with Thomas Cook an...Only once i have traveled once with Thomas Cook and it was the poorest flight i have ever been on going to the States. The staff were rude and obnoxious and never tendered to myself and my wife. I cannot believe that they are the only carrier that i know of that charge for on board meals, the entertainment was extremely limited, you had to pay for earphones and the list keeps going on and on.<br /><br />In a nutshell, don't fly with Thomas Cook if going to the States, i have always used USA Carriers and they have been far the best in class and everything surrounding your travel.<br /><br />Thomas Cook only want to drain your wallet and give very little in return. Typical British company!!!!!!! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02510611274284347977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3340560222446184520.post-87696345532871771962018-10-27T12:21:28.418+01:002018-10-27T12:21:28.418+01:00Thanks so much for this review, going to Varadero ...Thanks so much for this review, going to Varadero late November and just took it for granted drinks would be complimentary, wrong! I wonder if it is possible to purchase the small ready mixed Gin & Tonic cans once through security, or do TC have a "no own food" policy on flights.<br />Will defiantly upgrade entertainment package and load up the iPad also take our own headsets. We too have come to expect this as a given thanks to Virgin, BA, Emirates, Air New Zealand etc<br />Thanks Again<br />Blake HAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3340560222446184520.post-84903433170733672032018-09-11T18:08:16.997+01:002018-09-11T18:08:16.997+01:00No it doesn't include the earphones but they a...No it doesn't include the earphones but they are just a 3.5mm Jack socket same as mobile phone earphones Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17438463922880051067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3340560222446184520.post-38825063357082464042018-09-08T23:02:26.879+01:002018-09-08T23:02:26.879+01:00Hi when purchasing the entertainment code does thi...Hi when purchasing the entertainment code does this include earphones or would we have to purchase these alsoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3340560222446184520.post-89711414604211109712018-03-06T18:26:38.502+00:002018-03-06T18:26:38.502+00:00Keep your movie upgrade code it works on the retur...Keep your movie upgrade code it works on the return flight Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04451867387306294961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3340560222446184520.post-44683258653399779002018-03-06T18:26:38.042+00:002018-03-06T18:26:38.042+00:00Keep your movie upgrade code it works on the retur...Keep your movie upgrade code it works on the return flight Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04451867387306294961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3340560222446184520.post-20189762631685962992018-03-06T18:26:37.201+00:002018-03-06T18:26:37.201+00:00Keep your movie upgrade code it works on the retur...Keep your movie upgrade code it works on the return flight Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04451867387306294961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3340560222446184520.post-60791540470945125412018-03-06T18:26:36.326+00:002018-03-06T18:26:36.326+00:00Keep your movie upgrade code it works on the retur...Keep your movie upgrade code it works on the return flight Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04451867387306294961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3340560222446184520.post-81592307031155579602018-01-18T22:50:51.030+00:002018-01-18T22:50:51.030+00:00We just paid £6000 for a fully inclusive holiday t...We just paid £6000 for a fully inclusive holiday to cancun with Thomas Cook! Reading these reviews I'm dreading the flight! Charge for everything??? Come on Thomas Cook just paid a fortune for a family of 4. We are staying in moon palace which is highly recommended but I feel Thomas Cook flight is gonna let us down on the start of our holiday and the end! What's a few extra drinks for customers paying this amount of money! I hate when these companies charge all extras! We paid enough I think! Stop being greedy Thomas Cook! Sure if you carry on robbing your customers you will put yourself out of business! Wish I never booked the flight with Thomas Cook now if this is the case! Greed doesn't reward you!!!! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16283958011402964155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3340560222446184520.post-11587744873028748752017-10-19T14:13:46.016+01:002017-10-19T14:13:46.016+01:00It has been many years since I flew long haul with...It has been many years since I flew long haul with TC but maybe doing so next year and this review has been brilliant! Have only ever flown with Virgin in recent years and their in-flight service and entertainment system are second to none.kayeceehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08289606591294340515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3340560222446184520.post-38396450616743302522017-08-07T21:19:59.129+01:002017-08-07T21:19:59.129+01:00Hi just returned from USA to uk on Thomas cook . T...Hi just returned from USA to uk on Thomas cook . They charge for everything and the entertainment system was terrible Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3340560222446184520.post-32254361860568286012017-07-25T17:00:01.732+01:002017-07-25T17:00:01.732+01:00Thanks for the review! I fly to LA in October with...Thanks for the review! I fly to LA in October with Thomas Cook and this is really helpful. Im vegetarian, so im hoping for a decent in flight meal but I agree with others, the entertainment looks crap! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03601625206589321071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3340560222446184520.post-62179609232722764202017-05-21T22:31:49.422+01:002017-05-21T22:31:49.422+01:00I love the closeness your photos are taken from. I...I love the closeness your photos are taken from. I can imagine photographing the table in front with a T-Rex still arm positioning! It's hard to make the food look amazing on a flight. I know it's mass catering in a confined space, but it doesn't look that bad.<br />Movies are always a little subjective. On the flight back from Florida one year we had "Shades of Grey", not that easy to watch with the kids next to you! Likewise I was forced to watch House of Fools (I stopped liking Vic and Bob when they became daft), but nearly choked laughing at the episode available.<br />As Cat says above. She wants to go and book up !Alanhttp://herecomethehoopers.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3340560222446184520.post-32835948802920015442017-05-21T17:04:41.027+01:002017-05-21T17:04:41.027+01:00I fly KLM to Dubai and it's amazing. Comes wit...I fly KLM to Dubai and it's amazing. Comes with lots of entertainment choices. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3340560222446184520.post-76099803292682093742017-05-16T13:16:47.085+01:002017-05-16T13:16:47.085+01:00I can't believe they charge extra for more mov...I can't believe they charge extra for more movies!! We have flown Thomson and Virgin to US before and Virgin was fab! That was a brilliant deal for your holiday I really want to go to Cuba now Cat Hooperhttp://herecomethehoopers.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3340560222446184520.post-52849174689112898322017-05-15T12:46:47.228+01:002017-05-15T12:46:47.228+01:00We flew to Varadero last year from Manchester with...We flew to Varadero last year from Manchester with TC. We took a gamble and paid £500 upgrade (For the 2 of us) Upgraded to premium. Or premier, I can't remember. So it was £250 each. You get unlimited drinks of the flight, express check ins, more content on your entertainment, better quality food, more legroom, pitch, and a few goodies on your seat when you arrived.<br /><br />Personally I don't think I would do the upgrade again. We felt the staff were always to busy to serve the complimentary drinks. It was a good experience but don't think I would pay the extra £500 again as we have just been quoted an extra £800 for the same holiday at the same time of the year for next year.<br /><br />We defiantly want to go back to the Blau Varadero next year, but will be looking for someone else to go with. <br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00132548646098565512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3340560222446184520.post-77383900994420062212017-05-15T11:24:22.717+01:002017-05-15T11:24:22.717+01:00I remeber flying from Manchester to Goa. It was my...I remeber flying from Manchester to Goa. It was my second time flying. I was really surprised at how comfortable it was and the seats were amazingly comfy.<br />We had a good selectiom of movies and radio. But our flight back was nightmare. Then again we did get commentary pillows and blankets. Also, it didnt help some decided to bring a very baby on 8hr flight. There was a family of 4 young kids who were amazingly well behaved. At least we 80 classic radio. Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05306376518336141023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3340560222446184520.post-75260768835171821622017-05-15T09:47:45.980+01:002017-05-15T09:47:45.980+01:00Totally agree about the entertainment package! We ...Totally agree about the entertainment package! We flew Thomas Cook to mexico last year and I was really disappointed in the entertainment especially after being so spoilt with Virgin, and even British Airways previouslyStephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12380678805990614171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3340560222446184520.post-79972220963715192532017-05-15T09:41:08.715+01:002017-05-15T09:41:08.715+01:00If I'm honest, I much preferred our flight wit...If I'm honest, I much preferred our flight with Thomson a few years ago (also to Mexico) - you'll still have a fab time though xxSam Rickelton | Family Travel Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10821185022874201776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3340560222446184520.post-6756871830118234082017-05-15T09:40:15.057+01:002017-05-15T09:40:15.057+01:00I kind of knew it was coming but I know what you m...I kind of knew it was coming but I know what you mean - the entertainment on board definitely falls short of what I've experienced with other airlines. WOW I need a £450 trip to NYC. What a bargain! Sam Rickelton | Family Travel Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10821185022874201776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3340560222446184520.post-80306508881513257622017-05-15T08:10:58.609+01:002017-05-15T08:10:58.609+01:00Thanks for the review - looking at going with Thom...Thanks for the review - looking at going with Thomas Cook next year for a family trip to Mexico. We flew with Thomson to Mexico previously and that was absolutely amazing!<br /><br />Rachael xox<br />http://gatsbyandglamour.blogspot.comGatsbyandglamourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16136512355552803676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3340560222446184520.post-19891225803804423072017-05-15T07:59:27.681+01:002017-05-15T07:59:27.681+01:00Wow, I'd be so super irate at that entertainme...Wow, I'd be so super irate at that entertainment package!! I flew Virgin to New York last year, the holiday was a super deal (£450 per person for a week in NY) and we got access to tonnes of films, TV shows and we had complimentary drinks the whole way. I think I must have had about 5 gins, haha.<br /><br />I'm flying KLM to Vegas in October so I'm hoping for the same level of service. I'll certainly be loading up my ipad though, just in case!!<br /><br />Katie xoxoKatiecakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13193983071311393468noreply@blogger.com