Travel Options
Reach your destination with that little bit extra...
Flight and Travel Options
We have an extensive range of travel options to make sure you arrive relaxed and ready for that perfect holiday.
Select Your Seat and book your In-Flight Meals before you travel. For added luxury book a Seat with Extra Space or if you're taking a long-haul flight, upgrade to Premium Seats. If you're celebrating on-board, why not start your journey with Champagne and Chocolates. Avoid unexpected charges at the check-in desk by pre-booking Extra Baggage. And don't forget to book space for your Sports Equipment.
Select Your Seat
Sit together, next to a window, or in a seat that gives you more space - with us, you can say no to the seat lottery and pre-book your seats. We've introduced 'Select Your Seat' - allowing you to choose your own seat numbers from a plan of the aircraft. The way it works is simple. Just reserve them online when you book your holiday by clicking on 'Select Your Seat '. We'll then ask you to choose your actual seat numbers when the seating chart for your flight opens - 60 days before your departure date.
You can also use Select Your Seat to add plenty of other little extras to your flight - like in-flight meals, extra luggage allowance and sports equipment carriage. You're even able to add luxuries including chocolates and champagne to your flight - and really start your holiday in style.
You can access Select Your Seat online at www.flightextras.thomson.co.uk or otherwise, pop in to your local Thomson shop or call us on 0871 231 4793 (Calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras) up to three days before your flight.
In-flight Meals
Don’t go hungry – pre-order a meal and enjoy plane food that’s anything but plain. We’ve thought about the little ones, too. They get special Art Attack-themed meals, featuring a child-friendly hot meal and extras like a yoghurt, a chocolate bar and juice. It all comes in a fold-out box, which they can colour in. Prices start from £12 per Adult and £8 per child for return flights.
Pre-book online when you book your holiday or add your meals after your booking with our Select your Seat service, up to three days before you travel. To access this, visit www.flightextras.thomson.co.uk, pop in to your local Thomson shop, or call us on 0871 231 4793 (Calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras).
Seats With Extra Space
Next to an exit or by a bulkhead, our seats with extra space are exclusive to adults and a relaxing and affordable way to make your journey fly by.
You’ll be the envy of everyone with one of these seats. Exclusively for adults, they're next to an exit or by a bulkhead. There aren't many though, so get in there quick.
To access this service visit www.flightextras.thomson.co.uk, pop in to your local Thomson shop, or call us on 0871 231 4793 (Calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras) up to three days prior to your departure.*
As our seats with extra space are by the emergency exits, behind a bulkhead or a dividing wall, you’ll need to tick our requirements to book one. Passengers in these seats can’t be…
• Under the age of 14
• Experiencing any medical problems
• Obese and need to use an extension seatbelt
• Disabled
• Under the influence of alcohol
• Pregnant
• Responsible for an infant for the duration of the flight
• Elderly or frail
You’ll also need the strength and full mobility to open the Emergency Exit door and it’ll be up to the cabin crew to make this call. These regulations have been put in place by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and are for the safety of our passengers. We’re really sorry, but anyone who doesn’t meet these requirements can’t book these seats.
Prices start from just £5 one way on short haul flights and £25 one way long haul. You can pre-book online by selecting Seats with Extra Space when booking your holiday with us. This gives you access to our Select your Seat service - available from 60 days before your holiday. See table below for return prices:
| Winter 2009/10 | Seats with Extra Space upgrade prices from: | Summer 2010 | Seats with Extra Space upgrade prices from: | Winter 2010/11 | Seats with Extra Space upgrade prices from: |
| ALGARVE | £30 | COSTA BLANCA | £20 | COSTA RICA | £60 |
| CANCUN | £70 | COSTA DEL SOL | £20 | CUBA | £60 |
| CAPE VERDE | £50 | DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | £50 | DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | £50 |
| COSTA BLANCA | £10 | FLORIDA (SANFORD) | £50 | FLORIDA (SANFORD) | £50 |
| COSTA DEL SOL | £20 | IBIZA | £20 | GOA | £60 |
| DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | £60 | JAMAICA | £60 | KENYA | £70 |
| FLORIDA (SANFORD) | £60 | MAJORCA | £20 | JAMAICA | £60 |
| LA PALMA | £40 | MALTA | £40 | MEXICO | £70 |
| LUXOR | £50 | TUNISIA | £40 | ||
| MADEIRA | £40 | TURKEY (BODRUM) | £40 | ||
| SHARM EL SHEIKH | £50 | ZAKYNTHOS | £40 |
On system prices as @ 25th January 2010. Prices subject to change.
Premium Seat Upgrades
For even more legroom, better entertainment and complimentary drinks, upgrade to Premium on our long haul flights. You get more space – at least 36 inches all to yourself – and comfy leather seats with head and foot supports. Plus, you get a 9-inch seatback TV that you can play, pause and rewind. It means you can control what you watch, with 16 movies - 8 each way - among your options.
On the food front, you’ll be served a tasty 4-course meal. As for drinks, they’re all included, too, with the exception of Champagne. You can pre-book online when you book your holiday with us – simply select Premium Seats during your booking. You’ll then have access to our Select your Seat service from 60 days before your departure – allowing you to choose your own seat from a plan of the aircraft.
To access this service visit www.flightextras.thomson.co.uk, pop in to your local Thomson shop or call us on 0871 231 4793 (Calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras), up to three days before you’re due to travel.
You can book Premium seats on flights to the destinations shown below. Just remember to book early – there’s only a limited number available.
| Summer 2010 | Premium seat upgrade prices from: | Winter 2010/11 | Premium seat upgrade prices from: |
| ARUBA | £259 | BARBADOS | £259 |
| CUBA | £199 | COSTA RICA | £240 |
| DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | £159 | CUBA | £199 |
| FLORIDA | £159 | DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | £159 |
| JAMAICA | £189 | FLORIDA | £159 |
| KENYA | £189 | GOA | £280 |
| MALDIVES | £269 | JAMAICA | £189 |
| MEXICO | £199 | KENYA | £189 |
| MALDIVES | £269 | ||
| MEXICO | £199 | ||
| SRI LANKA | £280 |
On system prices as @ 6th January 2010. Prices subject to change.
A Bigger Luggage Allowance
No-one likes to be lumped with unexpected charges at the check-in desk. So, if you think your belongings might tip the scales, buy some extra space in your case before you go. Pre-booked kilos are much cheaper than the charges you’ll face at the desk. Prices start at £17.50 for 5kg.
You can pre-book online when you book with us, or you can add extra luggage allowance to your booking up to three days before your departure with our Select your Seat service. Simply visit www.flightextras.thomson.co.uk, pop into your local Thomson shop, or call us on 0871 231 4793 (Calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras). Space is tight so it’s a case of first come, first served.
Champagne & Chocolates
Get your holiday off to a flying start – have a chilled bottle of bubbly or a box of chocolates brought out to you. We offer Champagne in full or half bottles. Just bear in mind you’ll need to book ahead – we don’t stock the bar with full bottles and half bottled are limited on board. You can also arrange for it to be accompanied by a personal message.
Prices
Champagne (Full bottle – 75cl) £23.00 (pre-booked only)
Champagne (Half bottle – 37.5cl) £12.50
Chocolates - £7.00
To add this to your booking, visit www.flightextras.thomson.co.uk, pop in to your nearest Thomson shop, or give us a call on 0871 231 4793 (Calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras) up to three days before you travel.
Sports Equipment
Avoid hassle at the airport by making sure your sports gear is taken care of before you go. You can book in everything from skis and golf clubs to bikes and watersports equipment. We can also take care of musical instruments for you.
To add this to your booking, visit www.flightextras.thomson.co.uk, pop in to your nearest Thomson shop, or give us a call on 0871 231 4793 (Calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras) up to three days before you travel.
Day-before Check-in
Make life easier still by checking in early – a whole day early. It’s free at Gatwick and Manchester and you can just turn up. For Birmingham you'll need to pre-book by calling 0871 231 4787 (Calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras), and there’s a small charge.
Find out more about Day Before Check-in
