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Pics of TCD jumbo!

SimonV

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OK, I have finally managed to get these pics into a site (thanks to Janice!) where they can be seen! There are three pics of the new Travel City Direct jumbo (ex-BA stock); one of the standard economy cabin, one of the Sunshine First cabin (wuth the fully reclining seats!), and a third an external shot of the plane itself in EAL livery. For those of a nervous disposition, be warned I am in two of the photos!!

Follow this! link.
 
....... first question younger DS asked....... Do they have seatback TVs!!!!!!!
 
Hi Shirley - sorry to be the one to break the bad news to your DS but the answer is no.:(
 


Its nice to put a face to the name Simon :p
The Sunshine first looks great. How much is the upgrade, and do you know the seat pitch for the normal economy seats ?

:jester: 113 to go :jester:
 
Hi Alex - not sure how much the upgrade to sunshine first is but the seat pitch in the economy cabin is 31".
 
Thats not bad is it.
We're going with TCD, they are using one of JMC's new Airbus A330 planes, and the seat pitch is 29" ( poor 6.3 dh :p )

:jester: 113 to go :jester:
 


I think the seat pitch is good but it is the entertainment that will be a let down for DS after Airtours last year with seat back TV's.
I will know more next weeked though as my sister is due back and she flew EAL.
 
Don't know whether the seat pitch is the same but the seats in Sunshine First are old "Club World" seats - very comfy.

David:D
 
OK, for all TCD fans, here is the up-dated text on their operation in the next edition (2203) of the Brit's Guide, which should answer all questions about seat pitch, price, etc.

Travel City: the UK’s largest independent direct-sell Florida specialist, carrying around 130,000 customers a year, they offer a wide range of holidays at ultra-competitive prices, including fly-drives, one and two-centre holidays, private pool villas and Caribbean cruises. A sharp reservations team have excellent local knowledge and can advise you on where to stay, what to do and the latest ‘what’s new’ information. You can also pre-book flight seats (for £20 return or £59 for a family of four), airport hotel and parking. Flights in peak periods (end of June to October) are now with their own direct charter service, using Boeing 747s and with one of the most generous seat pitches (31 and 32” of knee room) of any charter operator, plus free drinks and head-sets in all classes. There is an economy cabin (the Sunshine Cabin), the Sunshine Upper Deck (for adults only, economy-size seats but with a relaxation area and enhanced in-flight service for an extra £99) and Sunshine First (22 seats with a 50”pitch that recline almost to horizontal, individual TVs, upgraded menus and free drinks, priority boarding and late check-in for £199). They have a double baggage allowance offer (£15/person, or £79 for a family of four if buying their Value Pack, which includes pre-bookable seats) where you can increase your allowance from the normal 20kg to 40kg. Travel City also have a dedicated arrivals centre at Orlando Sanford Airport and a user-friendly welcome centre at the Lake Buena Vista Factory Shops which is open 7 days a week. Travel City can be found on Teletext page 298, for direct bookings on 08709 904 877 or online at www.travelcity.co.uk.

BTW, the Sunshine First TVs fold out of the seat armrest.
 
I'm getting error messages :( . And it seemed like such a great opportunity for some major mickey-taking! ;)
 
relaxation area and enhanced service

Just got back a week ago from the tdc jumbo flights on sunshine upper deck
The only 'relaxation area' I could see were the 2 front seats that I sat on a for a minute to give my kids room to stretch until the stewardess told me those seats were for her to have a break on and sleep !!!
As for the enhanced service that was a welcome drink of either half a glass of apple juice or a glass of water !!
Big Deal!!
 

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