Ask your agent for your virgin reference number then go to the va site, go to manage my booking and follow the information to seat selection. Allocated seating charges are causing confusion among passengers, according to a. If your flights have a dl number they are the first marketing carrier and its their checked baggage rules apply even if the flight is operated by virgin. Perhaps they are traveling with a group, and not everyone is. My wife and i prebook our seats as we prefer not to be given middle seats in a row of four. Booking your flights early may also help as the flight is less likely to be full meaning there are more seats together. Hi i booked our september holiday back in jan, as mentioned through thompson, but with virgin flights. Booked two flights to vegas for september 20 and have just been informed by virgin customer service that i can not reserve my seats until june which is five months away. Then again, the plane on that route is often the size of a sardine can, so if one kid had to sit 5 rows from me, i.
Booked through thompson, but virgin flight quick question orlando. This morning we have been able to book our seats on our flight from lgw to mco in january. At no point during the booking process was this mentioned. Federal law forbids the carriage of hazardous materials aboard the aircraft, in your luggage, or on your person. View information about flying with special assistance and fare types via the links provided. You can continue to pay for your holiday in manage my booking, even if travelling in less than 12 weeks if youre struggling to pay, you can delay any additional payments by choosing a new time to travel. On some flights, passengers have the option of purchasing seats with extra legroom. Then relax into your extra legroom seat with adjustable headrest and 34in seat pitch. Thomson holiday airline seat confusion left us beside. For example, thomson airways premium cabin has a 36in seat pitch the distance between rows compared with typical economyclass pitches.
Drop in for a chat and a drink with our personal advisors. The thomson seat plan opens up 90 days before the return flight for prebooking seats. Itll be my third trip but first with my daughter, the organiser in me is itching to. Our website uses cookies to improve your experience. Enter your flight search criteria, and click find flights tip. Select an available seat on the seat map and click submit to confirm the seat. Currently selected 1 adult,0 young adult,0 child0 lap infant. One of the emails they sent you gives at the bottom a link to. If you booked your holiday in one of our tui stores and you have any questions about your booking or you d like to make any amends, then please call or visit.
If you made your booking in one of our tui stores, then please follow the link below. It doesnt look to me as though you can get to the seat selectionapi page from your my thomson page. Just head to my booking to check for availability and to book. We will do our best to honour your seat selection but if we do require you to move once you are. It says if you dont reserve your seats in advance, your seats may be split. To believe thomsons advance airline seat booking is a con. You can also choose your seats by logging in to your customer account or the flight extras website. You can book your preferred seat directly when booking your flight or you. According to their web site, economy passengers dont get seats until checkin. No more waiting to book your upgraded thomson airways seats. On any plane, the best seats for longlegged travelers are bulkhead seats, which have no seats directly in front. Aircraft seats can be smaller than car seats, and the last thing youll. Thomson airways are happy to announce theyre lifting the 90day restriction on seat selection for customers who book premium club, extra space and extra legroom seats. You can continue to pay for your holiday in manage my booking, even if travelling in less than 12 weeks if youre struggling to pay, you can delay any additional.
Hello i have booked extra legroom seats with thomson,normal seats become available to select on line 90 days before flight, but i have been told that the extra legroom seats are not pre selectable from aircraft seat plan like other seating and. Once youve checked in, you can return to this my booking page to reprint your boarding pass or confirmation of checkin at any time. If you would like to manage a booking made before 12 january 20, you will need to contact the guest contact centre flight extras such as additional bags, extra legroom seats and. Virgin atlantic comes in second with a very average 38. Hi can someone help me please i am trying to ring thomson on this number 02476283046 but all i am getting is this number doesnt exist is there any other numbers i can call to book my seat please i am very nervous flying so i dont want to. To select your seats or add extras, please enter your booking details below. Booking a reward seat book flights with virgin atlantic. Virgin atlantic glasgow to orlando v thomson dreamliner. We always reserve one seat next to the aisle and the middle. How to find out how many seats are left on any flight. Just fly ticket holders will have to pay to select their seats. Take a look at our reward flights table for the list of all the mileage you need right here. In my excitement, ive booked two seats upstairs economy as weve never sat upstairs before, and for some reason i think itll be more fun. Find the best airplanes seats, information on legroom, recline and inflight entertainment using our detailed online seating charts.
Im flying with virgin gatwick to cancun in midjune. As a red flying club member i am entitled to choose my seats for free 72 hours before departure. My wife and i booked a package holiday in egypt at our local thomson agency in february. We will always show you the best available seats to choose from. Beat the economy cabin crush by upgrading to extra legroom seats offered by. These seats can be reserved for a small extra fee per flight segment.
Note the flexibility of your booking depends on the fare family purchased. Your next holiday is only a click away our website has thousands of handpicked options ready to book. It offers scheduled and charter flights from the united kingdom and the republic of ireland to 96 destinations in europe, africa, asia, caribbean, north america and central america. Onboard, take advantage of the priority overhead storage to pop your hand luggage or airport shopping in. Booking seats in advance virgin atlantic air travel. In the summer we travelled to the usa with virgin and a cheeky woman on the plane was trying to sit her children in my seat so they were across the aisle from her, i explained that we had. Youll find your booking reference on your confirmation email. I have booked a trip lax to london on virgin atlantic, and i am not allowed to select my seats. At the time of booking the system froze and the travel agent said she would complete the booking later for me, which she did and everything was. Can you not get to manage my booking section im not 100% sure as i book flights direct with virgin atlantic, but you should be able to get to the seating. Hi ive just recently booked my international flights to las vegas, and went onto the virgin website to tyr and prebook our seats for our flights and it wouldnt let me.
How much to buy extra legroom seats on planes jet2 holidays pre. Travellers on virgin atlantic can choose their seats for free 24 hours. For the best seats that suit the whole family, ensure you select your seats either via manage your booking prior to your flight or during checkin. Booked on a delta flight operated by virgin atlantic air. Hi everyone, booked to go back to okw resort in sep 20. Apr, 2019 according to website, the widest seats in premium economy are on virgin atlantic, at 21 inches, with thomson at 20. Planes are configured with either two cabins premium economy class and economy class or just a single economy class cabin. Virgin australia airlines, formerly virgin blue airlines, is australias secondlargest airline as well as the largest by fleet size to use the virgin brand. However, we have just discovered that bas price for reserving a seat now varies according the the seats chosen. Thomson extra leg room seats air travel forum tripadvisor. Ive just come back from a thomson holiday with my 2 teenage sons. The virgin atlantic boeing 747400 operates in a three class configuration. How much are pre booked flight seats on charter and low cost. You can continue to pay for your holiday in manage my booking, even if travelling in less than 12 weeks.
Hazardous materials include explosives, compressed gases, flammable liquids and solids, oxidizers, poisons, corrosives, and. With ej, you cant book seats at the time you book the holiday, but im told you can do it through customer services. Airline seating allocations uk civil aviation authority. Mco has been fine and i love the old 747s as we always book seats upstairs. Airlines such as british airways, tui, virgin atlantic, air france, klm and thomas cook guarantee children under 12 will sit with an adult. Check on virgin atlantic flight status and make your reservations with expedia. Booking seats in advance virgin atlantic air travel forum. If youre flying with tui or any of our chartered airlines, you can pay extra to choose where you sit on the plane. Iad departure airport or city washington dulles, dc to destination airport or city where are you going.
If youd like to upgrade your standard seat to an exit row seat for some extra space, you can do, from only. This is great news for customers who have previously missed out on seats due to the rush at the 90day window. Log into your account before searching your flight itll make your flight search quicker. I think you can request seats when you check in but as most people will have paid to prebook, not sure what the chances of getting seats you want would be.
Needless to say, no reply has been received to date, hence this post. Twin seats 5152b, 5152c, 5152h and 5152j were the most soughtafter economy seats on a boeing 747 with more than half of our customers. I book them ahead of thomson now if there is a choice. Controls for adding and removing each type of passengers are present.
We look to have aisle and window seats simply for ease of access. You can either reserve your seats when youre booking your holiday, or you can add them later by contacting us. Cabins include seating in upper class, prem economy, and economy. According to website, the widest seats in premium economy are on virgin atlantic, at 21 inches, with thomson at 20. When you use to book your travel reservations, you may qualify for. If you dont use our select your seat service, your seats will be automatically allocated to you when you check in online. If you book premium economy, you will get a slightly wider seat, a greater. Virgin atlantics brand new panasonic fully touch screen avod system jam, is available in all classes featuring over 300 hours of on demand entertainment.
Does anyone know if this is at midnight 90 days before, or is it based on the flight time. Prices may vary in the airport and bear in mind that seats are allocated on a first come. Carry on rules are always those of the operating carrier so its virgin s rules. Virgin atlantic seat selection air travel message board. Changes can only be made to certain fares and your booking may attract fees and surcharges migrated bookings cannot be managed online. I was really looking forward to my flight, my husband is disabled so we phoned to book the disability seats and were told that these seats have good leg room and are close to toilets. It offers scheduled and charter flights from the united kingdom and the republic of ireland to 96 destinations in europe, africa, asia. Your next holiday is only a click away our website has thousands of hand picked options ready to book. Its worth bearing in mind that if youre looking to use your own seat for your child, youll need to ensure its no more than 17 inches wide. Seat map virgin atlantic boeing b787 900 seatmaestro. Dont worry if youve missed a payment or just need a little more time to pay. Can anyone tell me how far in advance i can book my seats on the plane with virgin, we are flying on 30 may 2012 but at the moment the website is saying it doesnt recognise my reference number, maybe im a bit early lol, but cant wait. When we got seated we did find the seats had a bit of extra leg room but we still felt very cramped.
Thomson seat booking 90 days before flight air travel. How to choose airplane seats when traveling as a couple. I do always try to ensure we have seats together when we book our flights thought sometimes you just cant book them when on short aspen to denver flights. Out of the three, virgin, meanwhile, has the third highest percentage of separated. Simply enter the reference number in the box below. Select your cabin option when booking your holiday online or login to manage my booking.
Virgin allows you to prebook your seats for a small cost sitting in economy in the bubble costs. In fact, thomson are the only carrier who put me separate to my boyfriend ever, and even then we were in adjacent aisle seats. If youve reserved premium seats, extra legroom seats or extra space seats, youll be able to access the seat map immediately after you book your holiday. Thomson airways limited, often referred to as thomson, is the worlds largest charter airline and uks third largest passenger airline.
I chose seats 24 hours before departure when flying with virgin and there was plenty of choice. Thomson, on the other hand, artificially put my boyfriend and i in separate seats even though the plane was only about a third full. Find our best fares on your next flights to the us and beyond, with a fantastic choice of food, drinks, award winning entertainment and onboard wifi. Economy seats in upper deck virgin atlantic air travel. We reserve our best seats for our most loyal and valuable guests. If you have a holiday or flight booked with thomson airways, thomas cook airlines, virgin atlantic or british airways, it may be possible to prebook your seats on the. Find out how much it costs to pre book your flight seat.
If youd like to upgrade your seat or cabin before you fly, we make it easy. Alternatively, contact us via whatsapp, text or phone details below, or just ask at the airport when you check in. I have been misinformed and mislead, and if i could book this hotel anywhere else i would never use tui again. Booked on delta flight operated by virgin atlantic. Now based in bowen hills, brisbane, the airline was cofounded by british businessman richard branson, the founder of parent virgin group and former virgin blue ceo brett godfrey. The virgin atlantic website will display the passengers flight itinerary. Hi ive just recently booked my international flights to las vegas, and went onto the virgin website to tyr and prebook our seats for our flights and it. My question is, 72 hours before flying do you already think the majority of seats will have been chosen either by people who are silver and gold. When booking tickets online, many airlines charge extra to choose a specific seat, meaning that people have to pay more to guarantee sitting with their companion. Find great deals on tickets and receive double points virgin atlantic frequent flyer. Flight hacks to get around seating charges and when they legally. Select the 1 or 5 week view when youre doing a flight search.
Economy advanced seat assignment asa for virgin atlantic. Nearly 2 weeks and 10 phone calls later and i still cant book my seats. On the flip side last time we booked with thomas cook we checked in online as soon as we could there were 3 of us but only 2 seats as our son was under 2 we did get split on the outbound leg and. Hi everyone, i was hoping someone could help me please. Billed as 1980s business class, the seats on norwegian offer significantly more leg room than any other premium economy with 46 with a modern fleet and excellent prices if you book early enough this is the winner.
How to get around airline seating charges and sit with. The airline can also provide infant seats for your baby to use. Travelers might want to know how many seats are left on a flight for several different reasons. Alternatively, look at thomas cook or thomson last minute offers departure within six weeks. Also virgin fly all year and thomson dont, so depends when youre. Economy seats in upper deck virgin atlantic air travel forum. Jetblue offers even more legroom seats in certain rows that have a 38inch pitch. All other seats on this airline have a pitch of 34 inches, still relatively. Step 1 search for flights expand the homepage booking box to reveal the full booking panel. Economy delight means you can speed through the airport by using premium check in desks, enjoy priority boarding, and get first dibs on overhead storage before settling into your extra legroom seat with 34 seat pitch.
Selecting plane seats with virgin holidays air travel forum. Just so you know, online check in closes at 6 hours prior to departure for flights from the uk and republic of ireland and 25 hours prior to departure for flights to the uk and republic of ireland. I think you can request seats when you check in but as most people will have paid to pre book, not sure what the chances of getting seats you want would be. Theyre on hand to inspire you and help you plan your dream holiday. What documents do i need for my travel and when will i receive them. Booked through thompson, but virgin flight quick question. Some airlines cant be managed online, please refer to our faqs to check your airline is included. Nov 17, 2016 thomson airways are happy to announce theyre lifting the 90day restriction on seat selection for customers who book premium club, extra space and extra legroom seats. Enjoy extra legroom in economy delight, stretch out even more in premium, or opt for the height of inflight luxury. I have complained about this to thomson as this crew made me feel less than safe. Virgin atlantic premium economy seats offer extra legroom and other. How much are pre booked flight seats on charter and low.
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