BFS From United Kingdom, joined Nov 2001, 726 posts, RR: 2 Posted (3 years 1 month 3 weeks 1 day 18 hours ago) and read 554 times:
Quick question:
I am a travel agent for Thomas Cook and was looking at a trip to Mombasa for a client. Having read the brochure he wants to upgrade to TCX Premium class, however the flight is operated by Monarch. Is their Premium cabin on the A330 the same as TCX and indeed MYT? Or would I be better advising him to book on FCA, even I am meant to recommend the Thomas Cook product?
Any input from anyone in the know would be much appreciated!
Cwldude From United Kingdom (Wales), joined May 2006, 691 posts, RR: 2 Reply 1, posted (3 years 1 month 3 weeks 1 day 16 hours ago) and read 551 times:
Well seeing as TCX don't fly to Mombasa you can't upsell the TCX product, but you still need to maximise your sales etc., so advise him of all his available options (MON or FCA), and then let him know which you think is best! Take it from there... personally I'd recommend FCA
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Vasu From United Kingdom, joined Apr 2005, 2783 posts, RR: 0 Reply 2, posted (3 years 1 month 3 weeks 1 day 16 hours ago) and read 550 times:
Show him the pages in the brochures which have the information about the different charter airlines. They'll probably have a few bullet points about the premium cabin, and a photo or two...
I don't think MON's premium cabin is as good as TCX... but FCA's looks a darn sight better than either.
Destinations From United Kingdom (England), joined May 2006, 136 posts, RR: 0 Reply 3, posted (3 years 1 month 3 weeks 1 day 9 hours ago) and read 516 times:
Monarch premium is hardly worth it, the seat pitch is only 34" but a lot better than the economy.
Thomas Cook again is 34" but its much better service, and a bit more service from next summer.
First Choice is deffinatly the best for Mombasa, 36" seat pitch and just about every other ammenity you could think of.
Thomson isnt so good at the moment, but if travelling after May then ok.
ThomasCook From United Kingdom (England), joined Aug 2004, 556 posts, RR: 13 Reply 4, posted (3 years 1 month 3 weeks 22 hours ago) and read 419 times:
Hi,
I wouldn't reccommend Monarch Premium to anyone unless there where no other choices. If I where you, I would support the operators that support you commission/incentive wise. For example, if you cannot sell TCTO, Sell Cosmos (Monarch flights) or Airtours/Manos (MyTravel flights). Go in the order of those you are supposed to sell.
Depending on the season your client is looking for and airport they want to travel from, there is only MyTravel Airways and First Choice Airways who do the route from MAN during Winter.
Both airlines offer 36" Seat Pitch, Seat Back Entertainment, Complimentary Drinks etc....
Destinations From United Kingdom (England), joined May 2006, 136 posts, RR: 0 Reply 6, posted (3 years 1 month 3 weeks 21 hours ago) and read 371 times:
Quoting Aidoair (Reply 5): Aslo Monarch premium seating is 2-4-2 compared to the 2-3-2 of TCX's and MYT's premium seats which probably also makes some difference.
Monarch seem fit to put the scheduled configuration into the premium cabin so really there isnt that much more space. If leather seats matter again Monarch are out of the question.
Dangould2000 From United Kingdom (Scotland), joined Dec 2005, 128 posts, RR: 0 Reply 7, posted (3 years 1 month 3 weeks 18 hours ago) and read 335 times:
Quoting Destinations (Reply 6): Monarch seem fit to put the scheduled configuration into the premium cabin so really there isnt that much more space. If leather seats matter again Monarch are out of the question.
ThomasCook From United Kingdom (England), joined Aug 2004, 556 posts, RR: 13 Reply 8, posted (3 years 1 month 3 weeks 18 hours ago) and read 332 times:
Dangould2000 From United Kingdom (Scotland), joined Dec 2005, 128 posts, RR: 0 Reply 9, posted (3 years 1 month 2 weeks 5 days 21 hours ago) and read 277 times:
Quoting ThomasCook (Reply 8): Monarch's Premium cabin has fabric seats.
Regards
ThomasCook
NO they don't they have Fabric Seating:
I Can't actually find any pics of Premium Economy but if the're gonna upgrade regular economy, don't you think they're gonna do the same for Premium?
Aidoair From United Kingdom (England), joined Aug 2006, 125 posts, RR: 0 Reply 10, posted (3 years 1 month 2 weeks 5 days 21 hours ago) and read 264 times:
The longhaul fleet's cabins are still all fabric seat covers throughout aswell with the moajority of the rest of the fleet. I think there's only a few A320's and 321's that have leather seats at the minute but when they increase the legroom on their A330's next summer i think they will re-fit the seats or at least seat covers then.
Destinations From United Kingdom (England), joined May 2006, 136 posts, RR: 0 Reply 11, posted (3 years 1 month 2 weeks 5 days 21 hours ago) and read 264 times:
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